We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Sure, trendy manicures are fun. But not everyone works in an office where mint green fingertips are gonna fly. For a classic manicure that still grabs attention, there's nothing quite like red. We put dozens of fiery polishes to the test, and these are the ones we'll be wearing: Read more

As gel manicures become more popular, so do knockoff products and shady application techniques. It's not unusual now to hear that someone's gone in for a gel manicure only to find out later that what's on their nails isn't Shellac, Gelish, or any reputable gel for that matter. To help consumers avoid nail damage and the risk of having weird chemicals affixed to their digits, CND Shellac has come Read more

Editor's note: see an update of how the manicure wore after seven days after the jump. Gel manicures are all the rage at salons, so it makes sense that someone would make an at-home version. That's exactly what Nutra Nail has done with the release of its UV-free Gel Perfect Gel-Color Manicure ($12). While the brand markets the manicure as a five-minute deal, in reality, I found that the whole Read more

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: Carrie Underwood shares her beauty secrets. Fun and spirited NFL-inspired beauty looks. How to get graffiti nail art. MTV EMA red-carpet looks. Trend alert: 1960s hair. Cast your vote for these celebrity hairstyle changes. Say goodbye to messy hair dye with Read more

Pixi is known for its glimmery, radiance-boosting products and fairy mascot, so it just makes sense that the brand would partner with one of the most famous, sparkly fairies of all: Tinker Bell. Coming exclusively to Target and Boots next Spring will be PixiGlow, a Tinker Bell-inspired makeup line ($14 to $34) for the cheeks, lips, face, and eyes. "They [Disney] approached us saying we were all Read more

Check out our latest BellaTV episode and some of our favorite stories from the week: November's 10 nicest new nail polishes. 10 stunning braids from fishtail to box. Easy nail ideas for Fall. Five amazing new cat-eye liner looks. The best new beauty products of November. Learn this cool one-minute wraparound ponytail. The nasty truth about gel Read more

Gel manicures have been all the rage these days, with countless brands coming out with their own versions of the long-lasting polish. But, just like any other salon service, it's always good to do your research before paying a visit to the nail salon. Cleveland's 5 On Your Side news team recently went undercover, sending 10 women with hidden cameras to get gel manicures, specifically CND's Read more

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When you go into a salon, whether it's to get your nails done or touch up your roots, there are inevitably "extras" on offer — for an additional cost, of course. But no matter how hard someone pitches them to you, some add-ons aren't absolutely necessary. To find out which five common ones don't make the cut, just keep reading. Read more