Nails
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The 2023 SELF Healthy Beauty Awards: The Best Products for Your Nails, Hands, and Feet
From Aesop dupes to quick-drying polishes.
By Malia Griggs
What to Know About the Link Between Gel Manicures and Skin Cancer
You might want to apply sunscreen before your next nail appointment.
By Audrey Noble
Dermatologists Swear By This $16 Product for Stronger, Healthier Nails
You might already have it in your medicine cabinet.
By Sarah Madaus
How to Remove Gel Nail Polish Without Destroying Your Nails
Whatever you do, don’t just rip it off.
By Mara Santilli and Alexis Bennett
Beauty
This Manicure Box Makes Doing My Nails Easy and Fun
Which is all I could ask of an at-home mani, really.
By Malia Griggs
Can ‘COVID Nails’ Be a Sign of Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need to Know
These nail issues can be a sign of other health issues too.
By Sarah Jacoby
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Beauty
The 17 Best Press-On Nails for Your DIY Manicure
No need to worry about chipped polish.
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By Tiffany Dodson
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6 Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Can Affect Your Nails
And tips to care for your nails.
By Perri O. Blumberg
Health
I Tried 5 Hacks to Stop Biting My Nails and Only 1 Made a Difference
Spoiler alert: Putting food on your fingers is not the best deterrent.
By Emily Rekstis and Patia Braithwaite
Artificial Nails: Can They Harm Natural Nails?
A Mayo Clinic specialist explains how artificial nails can affect your natural nails.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Beauty
4 Mistakes You’re Making When Wearing Gel Nail Polish
Don't let your nails get ruined.
By Tiffany Dodson
Health
Why You Might Want to Blow-Dry Your Toes After You Shower
Trust me on this one.
By Tiffany Dodson
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Best Manicure and Pedicure Products for Nail, Hand, and Foot Care
Give yourself a hand.
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By Jessica Cruel
Expert Tips to Find the Right Nude Nail Polish for Every Skin Tone
Nude doesn't have to mean boring.
By Jessica Cruel
4th of July Nail Polish Pairings That Show Off Your Patriotism
Show your spirit with a stylish mani.
By Christa Joanna Lee
Orly's New Nail Polish Collab With 'Muslim Girl' Is Halal-Friendly
More representation in the beauty world? Yes, please.
By Rachel Nussbaum
The Most-Pinned Nude Nail Polish Isn’t Essie Ballet Slippers
There's a new nude in town.
By Jessica Cruel
A Memphis Nail Salon Reportedly Charges “Overweight” Customers Extra For Pedicures
Need proof weight discrimination is real?
By Avery Matera
17 Nail Tips And Tricks We Learned On Instagram
Get ready to nail your next DIY manicure.
By Alexis Bennett
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How To Rehab Your Nails After A Gel Disaster
Plus, products that will disguise the damage.
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By Jessica Cruel