“To do this, simply use your nail file to remove the top layer of gel from your nail plate and free edge,” says Hanna. “The more you file off during this step, the less time you will need to soak your ...

One beauty treatment that will never go out of style? Having gorgeous nails. Whether treating yourself to an in-salon ...

Use a cuticle pusher to push the remainder of the gel polish off the free end of the nail. If some paint remains, don't force it off. Instead, soak your nails for an additional ten minutes ...

Hanna recommends Orly Genius Remover “because it doesn’t smell offensive, removes gel quickly, and is gentle.” Before soaking your nails, generously apply cuticle oil to the entire tip of ...

But before you try your own DIY gel nails, it's important to get informed. According to Eunice Park, brand director at Aprés Nail, it takes a certain skill level to apply gel and without proper ...