The Beauty Edition

Nails

Nails, treated like the editorial of the hand. Manicure, gel versus polish, strengthening, nail art, cuticle care, and the honest maths of at-home versus salon.

Nails is a top-level section of the HowTo Beauty menu. It has 6 sections: Manicure, Gel vs Polish, Strengthening, Nail Art, Cuticle Care and At-Home vs Salon.

Sections in Nails

Manicure

5 sections

Filing and Shape · Plate Prep · Base, Color, Top · Clean Edges · Dry Time

Gel vs Polish

5 sections

Regular Polish · Gel Polish · Builder Gel · Dip and Hybrids · Safe Removal

Strengthening

5 sections

Filing Damage · Nail Hydration · Base Coat Protection · Post-Gel Reset · Oil Routine

Nail Art

5 sections

French and Micro French · Chrome and Glaze · Negative Space · Freehand Detail · Color Stories

Cuticle Care

5 sections

Oil Routine · Push, Do Not Cut · Hangnails · Salon Cleanup · Growth Line

At-Home vs Salon

5 sections

Cost and Cadence · Skill and Handedness · Gel Removal · Events and Photos · Salon Risk