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Love a good mani? Us too. That's why we've written hundreds (literally hundreds) of stories covering all things nails. Catch up on the latest trends, read reviews of the best polishes and press-ons, and discover hacks for DIYing a salon-worthy mani at home.

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This Will Be the Biggest Nail Color This Summer

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Summer 2026’s Newest Mani Trend: Rose Water Nails

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The First Beauty Expense I Cut When $$ Got Tight

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Floral Nails are So Back for Summer

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Award-Winning Nail Finds

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The 19 Best Nail Products That Will Instantly Upgrade Your DIY Manis and Pedis

From cuticle clippers to at-home gel kits, these award winners will give you salon-level results at home.

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Nail Polishes, Press-Ons, and Treatments We Love

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These Summer-Ready Nail Colors Were Made for June

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The 10 Most Iconic Essie Polish Shades, Ranked

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Ranked and Reviewed: The Top 10 OPI Nail Colors

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I’m A Beauty Editor—I Only Wear These Press-Ons

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Denim Blue Nails Are the Cool-Girl Spring Mani

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The Pedicure Colors Defining Summer 2026

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April Mani Moodboard: 8 Nail Colors to Shop

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How to Get Zendaya’s Milky Pink Nails From PFW

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8 Spring Nail Colors We’re Obsessed With for March

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A Red Touch Is All It Takes to Elevate Your Look

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These Strengthening Polishes Will Save Your Nails

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10 Gel Nail Kits Legit Anyone Can Use at Home

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What's Trending Right Now

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8 Coral Nail Ideas to Try This Summer

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Pearl Nails Are the Newest Chrome Mani Taking Over

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The Best June Nail Inspiration, Ahead

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8 Chic Summer Nail Ideas, Ahead

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Dip vs Gel Manicures: Which One Should You Get?

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6 Elegant, Glossy Pink Nails to Try This Summer

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Why the Japanese Pedi Is Trending for Summer

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The $7 Kiss Nails I Swear By for a Mess-Free Mani

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The Best Nail Trends From the 2026 Met Gala

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These Translucent Nails Are Summer’s Biggest Trend

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10 Chic Chrome Manicure Ideas, Ahead

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‘Pool Day Nails’ Are Trending

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The Chicest Spring Nail Ideas to Try in May

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Butter Yellow Is Everywhere, Especially Your Nails

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These Matcha Nail Ideas Are Everywhere Right Now

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The Surprising Reason Your Gel Manicure Hurts Mid

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Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 - Day 4

The Russian Pedicure, Explained

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Bubble Bath Nails Look Expensive (But Aren’t)

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A Guide to the Best Bubble Bath-Inspired Polishes

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How to DIY The Perfect Pedicure: A Guide

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A Nail Artist’s Guide to Every Manicure Type

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Coachella Nail Ideas to Kick off Festival Season

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The Invisible Manicure Is My Fave Spring Nail Look

Two sets of decorative nail art designs.

Chic April Nail Ideas to Ring in the Spring Months