If you're like us, you love how acrylic nails make your nails look longer and feel stronger, but you don't love how high maintenance they can be. And whether you've gotten the nail enhancers for a ...

Getting fresh acrylic nails feels like a treat. But the not-so-fun part? The removal process. Seeing a pro can take time and money, but picking them off yourself can lead to serious damage to your ...

If you're like me, you know the true power of a good manicure. Even when things get a bit chaotic in life, having my nails done brings me a different level of calm and confidence. These days, I'm more ...

If you're going to remove acrylic nails at home, here's what experts recommend so you don't ruin your nails. I go through an acrylic nail phase once every few years. Usually, it’s immediately ...

Getting your nails done is one of the most satisfying treats around. When you're mid-mani, you can feel the boost to your mood as you watch your nail tech do their thing. Whether you get acrylics or ...

Nails looking a little, er, over-ripe? In an ideal world, you'd head to the salon to get your acrylics removed but when life gets a little hectic, it's good to have options to hand – especially if the ...

I've committed quite a few beauty sins in my life: sleeping with makeup on, cutting my own bangs, popping my pimples—all the big ones. But the one that still haunts me to this day? Biting off my ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In a perfect world, our fresh set of acrylic nails would neat, chic, and chip-free ...

Traditional acrylics are one of the most popular types of nail extensions. We’ve seen them on Flo-Jo, Lil’ Kim and, at an extreme, the beauty community of Newark’s Long Nail Goddesses. From their ...