I've committed quite a few beauty sins in my life. Sleeping with makeup on, cutting my own bangs, popping my pimples—all the big ones. But the one that still haunts me to this day? Biting off my ...

When you want to add length, rock impressive art, or score a long-lasting mani, acrylics are unparalleled. Their major drawback? Figuring out how to remove acrylic nails at home can be a real pain in ...

Improper removal can strip layers from your natural nail, leading to pain, weakness, breakage, or even infection. Getting your nails done is plain old fun, whether it’s a regular part of your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you've had acrylic nails, you're likely aware of the number-one cardinal rule: If you're going to ...

If you've ever tried doing your own nails, you know it's no easy feat. Sure, it can save you money in the long run, but it can also take twice as long as a trip to the nail salon. Ugh. Plus, removing ...

I've always wanted to be that woman, who, to paraphrase Swizz Beatz, has her hair done, nails done, everything did. But I've also always been aware of the grim stories that can come with getting ...

If a visit to the nail salon isn’t in the cards and you need your acrylics off, like, yesterday, follow these steps. Getting your nails done is plain old fun, whether it’s a regular part of your ...

File Off Most of the Acrylic Layer Ready your nail file—it’s about to do some work. According to Kandalec, you’ll want to use a coarse file to remove around 80 percent of the acrylic layer. “You can ...