Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...

Opting for gel over regular polish is a common practice for nail enthusiasts looking to give their manicures extra staying power. Gel formulas are also commonly preferred at home and at the salon, as ...

One beauty treatment that will never go out of style? Having gorgeous nails. Whether treating yourself to an in-salon manicure or DIYing your own set of nails at home, there’s nothing like that ...

I can't live without them. A builder gel manicure uses a thick type of gel polish for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage.

Strong, natural nails is where it’s at – and using builder gel can help give you your best yet, but what exactly is BIAB and how does it work? And while there was a time when the secret to those ...

If you get your nails done regularly, you'll almost certainly have heard of 'builder gel' manicures. Often also referred to generally as 'BIAB' (incorrectly – BIAB is the name of the builder gel from ...

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. Gel extensions, quite simply, are used to lengthen the nails. What ...