While states are moving through phases of reopening, some beauty businesses still remain unopened, including nail salons. Nail lovers continue to be tasked with their own gel reups, polish changes, ...

Photographed by Naima Green for W Magazine V4 Originals, 2020 An Instagram-worthy manicure may end with a swift coat of polish, but it starts with having a solid nail shape. And just like knowing your ...

Just as things aren’t always black and white, nails aren’t just round or square. There are some subtle and some not-so-subtle variations on those two popular shapes that can really change the way your ...

If you get regular manicures or you typically use nail clippers instead of a file, you may never have learned how to safely file your nails. Filing keeps nails strong and healthy while also giving ...

At one point in time, getting your nails done meant choosing between two shapes: square and round. These days however, it’s almost overwhelming how many options there are, but experimenting is the ...

Almond nails sound pretty self-explanatory, right? As the name so obviously suggests, these nails are inspired by the slightly pointed shape of an almond. They're similar to oval nails, except they're ...

If you haven’t tried squoval nails yet…why? We know tastes don’t differ just when it comes to nail length. Opinions also differ when it comes to nail shape. Some know exactly what they want when they ...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and nothing says love like cute, trendy nails in shades of red and pink. Whether ...

The nail bed is the pinkish-colored soft tissue underneath your nail plate (the hard part of your nail). Nail beds aren’t one-size-fit-all. They’re different shapes and sizes. Some people have shorter ...

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At its core, the cuticle is the nail’s natural protective seal. “It’s like the grout in your shower between your tiles; it ...