Few people are formally taught how to file their own nails. In fact, you probably picked up your technique by watching other people do it. But, there is a method to the fingernail-filing madness. And, ...

Buffing is, far and away, the number one way to get glossy nails without nail polish. However, it should be done sparingly. Maria Jones, beauty expert at CoverClap, says to buffer no more than once ...

Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional. By Chanel Parks Giving yourself a good manicure isn’t just a question of clipping and filing your nails; ...

Be gentle: Most press-on nail kits will tell you to buff nails before applying glue — this gives the glue a clean, smooth surface to adhere to. “Avoid over-buffing,” says Kopelman. “Just smooth the ...

Justyna Pryke , Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year 2015 & 2025, serves up a step-by-step guide to removing hard gel ...

Some mistakes -- including while getting manicures -- could be weakening your nails. But there are ways to fix them. Ilja - stock.adobe.com Leave your weak nails in 2024. Dr. Mary Stevenson, a ...

Over-using polish or acetone removers could lead to dryness, weakness and discoloration. "What can happen is a condition ...