A builder gel manicure uses builder gel, a type of nail enhancement that provides strength, length, and shape to the natural ...

To encourage healthy growth and strength while combating negative stigma around gel polish, builder gel has re-emerged as one ...

Gel manicures are popular in Singapore, but one of the ingredients used in many polishes has just been banned in the European Union. Duke-NUS’ Elyssa Liu weighs in.

The glossy, long-lasting finish of gel polish has made it a staple in many beauty routines. However, beneath that perfect exterior lies a concerning reality: repeated gel manicures can take a serious ...

FOR the past two years, I’ve had a fresh set of gel nails every two to three weeks. I don’t have the patience for regular ...

As someone who has been getting gel manicures every two weeks for the past 10 years, it's been an interesting month. In case you missed it: the European Union issued a ban on trimethylbenzoyl ...

Over lunch recently, a friend casually mentioned that her nails hurt when they’re bare: “They just don’t feel right without gel polish on them,” she told me. “It’s like they ache.” At first, I brushed ...

One season, One spree. No regrets. NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is all about color, creativity, ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. We’ve all been there: Your gel manicure has been on for weeks and you ...

Many people love gel manicures. Gel polish's glossy finish is practically indestructible and that just-left-the-salon look can last for two weeks or more. But eventually, you will notice a tiny chip, ...

HOKAY, don’t hate me, but the answer to your very frantic, “How do I remove my gel nail polish at home?!” question is…you don’t. At least, not super safely (even with the best gel polish removers). I ...