CHICAGO -- Many women who have tried dip powder nails call it the ultimate manicure, but one Chicago salon said they will not offer this service because of the risks it poses to their customers. With ...

Dip powder nails are created using a technique where you – or your nail technician – apply a coloured powder to the nails, building up a rich, opaque finish. The method gets its name from the at-home ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Salon-worthy nails without the salon price tag? Sign us up! Thankfully, an easy way to achieve this is to use dip powder, which is ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

There's something particularly frustrating about discovering a chipped nail just days after getting a fresh manicure. And as much as we love gel manicures, the term "no-chip" is occasionally a ...

I know manicures are supposed to feel restorative and fall into the self-care category, but I can't lie—it can be one of the more stressful champagne problems of my week. Between committing to a ...

CHICAGO -- Many women who have tried dip powder nails call it the ultimate manicure, but one Chicago salon said they will not offer this service because of the risks it poses to their customers. With ...