Magic Nails

Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

What Your Nail Technician Doesn't Want You to Know About Gel Manicures

Gel manicures are arguably one of the most exciting beauty innovations of the last few years--a mani that lasts for two solid weeks without chipping and doesn’t require any dry time seems downright miraculous. But they have some pretty big downsides. We asked the experts to weigh in.

You Could Be Risking an Infection With Dip-Powder Manicures

Nail dipping, or dip powder nails, is a long-lasting manicure trend that's grown in popularity over the last couple years. It's not a new technique; it's been around since the 90s.

6 Signs You Should Walk Out of a Nail Salon ASAP

Your Nail Polish Color Could Be Making You Eat More

Your nail polish color could be impacting the amount of food you eat.

20 Beauty Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making

We all do it! We're not born knowing how to make the best out of our makeup and beauty products. Here is a list of beauty mistakes women make that nobody will tell you about-- things that age you, turn men off, and sometimes just make it look like you're trying too hard. I also think we spend too much time trying to follow beauty trends, when all along we look and feel our best just being ourselves.

Clipping Your Rabbit's Nails

Since pet rabbits can't wear down their claws inside your home, their nails will grow too long. Here are some tips on clipping your rabbit's nails yourself!

Proof It Is Actually Impossible To Stop Biting Your Nails

How to Make Your Nails Dry Faster

A woman is helpless only while her nails are drying.

Don't Remove Your Acrylic Nails at Home Until You Read This

Natural Nails: Back to Basics

 Natural nail services are seeing a sizeable upswing in popularity in salons right now, and clever techs can capitalize on this new wave of “back-to-basics” clients with great manicuring fundamentals and some little extra touches.

Dermatologists Share Tips to Stop Nail Biting

Breaking a nail-biting habit is important, say member dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology. Nail biting typically begins in childhood and can continue through adulthood“Chronic nail biting can cause serious problems,” said board-certified dermatologist Margaret E. Parsons, MD, FAAD, associate clinical professor of dermatology, University of California, Davis. “In addition to making the skin around your nails feel sore, repeated nail biting can damage…

SuperSonic3 Electric Nail File Totally Nails It

Winner of Nails Magazine Readers’ Choice Award, the SuperSonic3 is a professional electric nail file that has high speed and makes filing, shaping and shortening nails, a breeze. Using an electric nail file will totally eliminate the constant and repetitive motions that nail techs have to do if they are using traditional filing techniques.

Jelly Nails Are Like Glass Nails, But Squishier

The nostalgic manicure look is trending on Instagram.

Seek Treatment for Fungal Nails

A fungal toenail may start out as just white marks on the nail or a discoloration. Often there is no pain and so consequently the person with a fungal nail doesn’t see any need to get treatment. Fungal nails (or onychomycosis as they are officially known) are actually infections, however, if l

11 Slightly Horrifying Facts That Will Stop You Biting Your Nails

Unless you love sucking up 10 million germs a day, ofc.