Which matte nail polishes are best? If you love the sleek, modern look of a matte nail polish, you’re not alone. Matte makes hands look young and fresh and breathes new life into your go-to colors. If ...

For an of-the-moment nail look, a matte top coat lends instant attitude. A mediocre formula can result in noticeable track marks and an oddly milky cast, but the best matte top coats leave a velvety ...

“It prolongs intense shine and stays very shiny, like gel polishes, for days without the need for the LED lamp,” says celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen, whose clients include Margaret Qualley and ...

There’s nothing like the look of a freshly painted, shiny manicure. It always makes you feel a little fancier, and lets the world know you have your shit together. But sometimes you want something a ...

You could get away with nixing the top coat on a regular manicure — not recommended, but sure. A gel manicure, however, simply cannot exist without a top coat. “A gel top coat is an extremely ...

In the world of nails, glossy finishes have always been the standard. And it was music to our ears when gel manicures came around and we could have a shiny finish that lasted for weeks on end. But one ...

It might be a sign of lackluster times, but matte nail polish -- the antithesis of the shiny, shimmery surfaces traditionally embraced by the mani-pedi set -- is proving to be the next big trend.