As much fun as neutral milky nails and understated manis are, some occasions—most notably, birthdays—call for something extra. Of course, there's no one-size-fits-all. Birthday manicures come in a ...

Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your look, and your nails are no exception. From spooky spider webs to festive pumpkin patterns, Halloween nail art lets you show off your ...

A structured gel manicure employs builder gel for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to create gel ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Gel extensions, quite simply, are used to lengthen the nails. What ...

When it comes to the world of manicures, pedicures, nails and polishes, there's one term that keeps cropping up in my beauty editor chats: builder gel. This super-strength polish is thicker than your ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you've ended up on this page looking for answers to what exactly BIAB nails/builder gel is, ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Birthdays are a time for ...