When I walk out of the salon with a fresh set of acrylic nails and one of this year's hottest manicure trends (or a fun summer nail color), I instantly feel put together for the next three weeks. That ...

When you want to add length, rock impressive art, or score a long-lasting mani, acrylics are unparalleled. Their major drawback? Figuring out how to remove acrylic nails at home can be a real pain in ...

Taking care of acrylic nails or removing them at home doesn’t have to be tough. Read this post for some easy tips and tricks. Wash nails with antibacterial soap. Each night, before going to bed, use a ...

If you’ve ever gotten acrylic nails, you’re familiar with the guilt that comes when you impulsively rip them off. Whether you didn’t want to pay a professional to remove them or if they unexpectedly ...

In March, salons across the country closed with little notice, due to the spread of coronavirus. At the time, many people had gel or acrylic nails, and even though the salons have opened in some ...

After soaking, use your cuticle pusher to see if the acrylic has softened. "When it’s ready for removal, it will look like flakes of acrylic powder that you can push away from the cuticle towards the ...

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 ...

Yes, removing your acrylic nails is tedious. But you’ve probably got some time on your hands. By Crystal Martin For many of us, at-home gel removal is unexplored territory. To help you navigate the ...

These expert tips will help you properly dissolve your polish yourself Kaitlyn is a former Assistant Style & Beauty Editor at PEOPLE. Now that social distancing and self-isolation are becoming the new ...

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 ...

Much of the focus in preventing the spread of coronavirus revolves around our hands: washing them, not using them to touch our faces and generally making sure they are clean and free from germs. For ...

Nail salons may be closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and while we understand the struggle of not being able to from getting a fill-in, that doesn’t mean you just have to let your acrylic nails ...