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Aubrey Plaza, Actress

"I like my nails to be healthy, shiny, and sturdy, especially for survival scenarios, you know? You gotta have nails that can do some damage. I know we want our nails to look good, ladies, but you never know when you’re going to need to claw someone’s eyes out." Read more

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Katherine Power, CEO, Clique Media Group

The Who What Wear founder on how to wash your hair every day even if you don't want to and surviving the bitter end of a Brazilian blowout Read more

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Deborah Lippmann

"Nails are really personal. You’re sitting really closely with somebody, which is actually a part of the business that I would like to see reinvigorated. I understand that we like express service, but to me it’s really important..." Read more

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Tomorrow: The Glossier Showroom Hosts Paintbox
NewsTomorrow: The Glossier Showroom Hosts Paintbox

Would you like a side of free manicure with your Glossier purchase? Read more

Arielle Pardes
Nail Masks Are The New Sheet Masks

Get one step closer to full-body mummification in the quest for no more dry skin anywhere Read more

Kaitlin Phillips
My Manicure, Myself
The ExtrasMy Manicure, Myself

Writer Kaitlin Phillips' thoughts on manicures: mainly addictive but also a small-but-impactful way to finish a look Read more

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Arielle Pardes
Your Biotin Might Not Be Working, Unfortunately

The popular supplement said to help grow your hair and nails could also be giving you acne (in addition to not actually growing your hair or nails) Read more

Claudia Marina
A Beautiful Life's Soy Polish Remover
The ReviewA Beautiful Life's Soy Polish Remover

Tales from the post-acrylic-removal-trauma recovery unit, where acetone is the main weapon of choice Read more

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The Minimalist’s Guide To Good Nail Art

Moving on from the neutral-only trend, Madeline Poole instructs on the best designs even the most reticent of polish users can get behind Read more

Claudia Marina
How Do You Pedicure?

Painting your toenails is like shaving your legs—made quickly relevant again by the presence of warm weather Read more

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Nail Polishes Go Non-Toxic

3-, 5-, and 7-free formulations and what it all means for your manicure Read more

Trace Barnhill
How To Remove A Gel Manicure

What to do now that your perfect 2+ week manicure needs to come off and you don't have the patience to wait for an appointment Read more

Alexis Cheung
Sally Hansen Hard As Nails
ITG ♥sSally Hansen Hard As Nails

The second cheapest way to stop biting your nails (the first being to quit cold turkey) Read more

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The New Pink Polishes

Sheer, classic, bubblegum, and neon—we're trying them all Read more

Annie Kreighbaum
A 7-Day Manicure, Thanks To Rejuvacote
The One ThingA 7-Day Manicure, Thanks To Rejuvacote

The old-school "nail growth system" is the unsung hero of long-lasting DIY manicures Read more

Trace Barnhill
No-Polish Nail Polish

To go with your no-makeup makeup look, Deborah Lippmann's nail polish routine that's natural, not bare Read more

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Paloma Elsesser, Writer & Waitress

The Instagram star on nail salon loyalty, skincare as makeup, and her favorite Glossier product Read more

Annie Kreighbaum
The Long Nail Life
The ExtrasThe Long Nail Life

Advantages, drawbacks, and tips to growing and maintaining extra-long fingernails Read more

Lacey Gattis
How To Dry Your Manicure In Two Minutes

Waiting on nail polish to dry? Not anymore Read more

Mackenzie Wagoner
The Memphis Design Group's Swift Comeback

...thanks to Proenza Schouler, Céline, and Revlon Read more