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

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Scrub your nails with a nail brush, oil-free soap, and water. Saturate a lint-free cotton pad with the Nail Prep solution and ...

You could get away with nixing the top coat on a regular manicure — not recommended, but sure. A gel manicure, however, simply cannot exist without a top coat. “A gel top coat is an extremely ...

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Orly Nail Polishes have been many manicurist and nail artist's go-to brand for years but what many beauty buffs don't realise is that they're also very user-friendly and have a wide range of shades ...

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Let’s be honest—whether you’re a fan of gel nails or someone on the quest for an alternative, options abound to step up your manicure game. Gel nails, although obviously popular, aren’t the only ...

While you may have mastered the order in which to apply your skincare (serum before moisturiser; retinol pre face oil) and solved your haircare conundrums long ago, chances are you still haven’t ...