So, we tapped nail experts Mo Quin and Julie Kandalec to give us the lowdown on two popular manicure styles: hard gel and builder gel. Ahead, they break down the ins and outs of each, including ...

A structured gel manicure employs builder gel for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard ...

I get manicures once a month, so I've tried different techniques like press-ons, structured gel, and Japanese gel to try to find the best one.

It’s basically a nail strengthening gel that can be built up to create a hard-wearing, shiny finish. Unlike gel or shellac polishes, BIAB is made of ingredients that work to strengthen and ...

With gel polish, hard gel and builder gel, bonding happens when your nails are under the UV/LED lamp. A slight warm sensation is normal when curing gel polish under UV light, but intense heat ...

I love the look of long-wear polish but I hate how it leaves my nails. Is there any way of avoiding the damage and why does it happen?

But the shine that shellac and gel sets offer can be quick to fade when ... in the best condition until your next appointment. Using a nail file, gently buff away the shiny layer of hard-to-dislodge ...

Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to create gel extensions. I love the look of a long nail. And while my nails grow ...