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Beauty
7 Manicure Tips I Learned From NYC’s Most Knowledgeable Nail Expert
Jacqueline Kilikita
19 Jul 2023
Beauty
Why Everyone Is Getting A “Structured” Gel Manicure Right Now
Megan Decker
10 Jul 2023
Beauty
Why Are We So Repulsed By Unpainted Toenails?
Jacqueline Kilikita
27 Jun 2023
Beauty
People Tell Me To “Let My Nails Breathe.” Are They Ri...
Whether you get a gel manicure every three weeks like clockwork or seem to always find yourself painting your nails in your bathroom 15 minutes before you&
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Megan Decker
Beauty
I Got “Milk Bath” Nails, The Understated Manicure Tre...
Welcome to the summer of nude nail trends. While the warmer weather has typically called for creamy pastels and bold neon shades, this year has seen a sign
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Nails
19 Short Nail Designs To Inspire Your Next Manicure
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Megan Decker
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Beauty
11 Nude Manicure Ideas That Are Perfect For Wedding Season
Whether you’re the bride-to-be or a proud guest, wedding season is the perfect opportunity to experiment with various nail shade trends and intricate nai
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Tori Crowther
Beauty
Everyone’s Asking For The “Modern French” Manic...
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah (@heluviee) There’s seemingly no limit to the number of nail trends to choose from at any given mo
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Beauty
I Got The “Milky French” Manicure — & It’s Now My Go-To
When describing my ideal nail polish colour, there are certain adjectives I use on repeat. “Sheer,” “pearlescent,” and “chrome” are the typical
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Megan Decker
Beauty
11 Fresh Nail Colours Everyone Will Be Asking For This Summer
Dare we say it but, at long last, summer finally seems to be on the horizon — in fact, it’s so close that we can practically taste the Aperol. But befo
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Mica Ricketts
Beauty
The “French Fade” Manicure Is A Chic Upgrade From The...
When it comes to nails, it doesn’t get any more classic than a French manicure. The pairing of a crisp white tip and a slick of nude polish is so tim
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Mica Ricketts
Beauty
I Tried A “Mermaid Manicure” & It’s Giving
B...
I’ll be the first to admit that when I heard about this summer’s trend prediction of mermaidcore, I was sceptical. Like most of the crazes that
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Megan Decker
Beauty
Meet Silk Wrap Nails, Summer’s Hottest Manicure Trend
What do you do when you break a nail? For me, because my nails are natural, the shortest nail dictates the length of the rest — regardless of whether I?
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Megan Decker
Beauty
Here’s The Difficult Truth About Our Love For Manicures
At Refinery29, we round up the most Instagram-worthy nail art ahead of each season, give you our honest verdict on manicure trends before they hit your loc
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Beauty
I Got ‘Vanilla Chrome’ Nails, Summer’s Big Mani...
I love white clothes. My wardrobe is so packed with white button downs, dresses, and linen skirts that I’m starting to worry I won’t have enoug
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Megan Decker
Beauty
You Could Be Allergic To Gel Manicures & You Might Not Even Know It
Update (19/04/2023): The government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed an investigation is underway due to an increasing number
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Alcohol & Culture
I Ditched Alcohol For A Month & Here’s What It Did To My Sk...
Introducing Fancy Another? – a weeklong exploration of what young women’s drinking culture in the UK looks like in 2022, with zero percen
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Jenny Brownlees
Beauty
What’s A Good Nail Polish Colour? 6 Editors Weigh In On Spr...
Welcome to 2023, where there are no beauty rules. We think of trends as ebbs and flows in the collective energy and they’re totally subjective. But w
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Megan Decker
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Beauty
I Tried A Mismatched Manicure — & This Is The Perfect Colour Formula
There’s something fun about the low-stakes spontaneity of walking into the nail salon with the intention of getting a quick polish refresh and walkin
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Megan Decker
Beauty
7 Nail Art Trends Budding This Spring
Refinery29’s selection is purely editorial and independently chosen – we only feature items we love! As part of our business model we do work with
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Megan Decker
Beauty
The Hyperreal Manicure Promises Natural Nails, But There’s ...
If social media is anything to go by, nail extensions — from acrylics to gels — are a canvas for cool nail art. We’ve spotted oyster tips (strate
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Tori Crowther
Nails
These Exact Nude Nail Polishes Ruled Manicures At The Oscars
From Rihanna’s bump-revealing leather dress to Angela Bassett’s purple Moschino gown, chances are you’ve already seen every incredible outfit to grac
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Beauty
6 Tips I Learned About Strong, Healthy Nails At A ‘Nail Fac...
For someone who writes about beauty for a living, my nails are pretty worse for wear. While my bedtime ritual consists of binge-watching Charmed for the fi
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Beauty
TikTok Is Obsessed With The Dry Manicure — But Is It Better?
The Russian manicure, named after the country in which it’s said to have originated, is one of the most satisfying nail trends on TikTok — and also the
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Megan Decker
Beauty
7 Cool LA Nail Trends Set To Take Over London Salons Imminently
Chances are you’ve spotted Kim Truong‘s handiwork many times before. Known on Instagram as Kim Kim nails, the LA-based creative just so happens
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Jacqueline Kilikita
Beauty
I Got The American Manicure & It’s Chicer Than The French
When it comes to manicures, we take nail inspiration from all over the world. There’s the Japanese manicure, which enhances the look of natural nails
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Sidra Imtiaz
Beauty
The Reason Why Your Manicure Doesn’t Last As Long In Winter
There’s something about the cold, winter air that is public enemy no.1 for a lot of things, especially when it comes to beauty. We’re talking d
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Amanda Mitchell
Beauty
7 Expert-Approved Ways To Save Money On Your Manicure
I come from a family of coupon cutters and Groupon subscribers. I consider myself thrifty bordering on cheap. Still, like many people (probably you if you&
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Megan Decker
Beauty
Are Gel Manicures Dangerous? Experts Unpack The Radiation Risks
In case you missed it: A study published on the 17th of January found that radiation from UV nail lamps can damage DNA and cause irreversible mutations (a
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Taylor Jean Stephan
Beauty
This Pesky Nail Issue Is Affecting More Of Us Than You Think
When it comes to your daily beauty routine, chances are you don’t think about your fingernails as much as your skin or hair. You might book in for a
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Charley Williams-...
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