The long, acrylic nail trend has been rocked by just about everyone from the everyday, middle-class girl to A-list celebs. Be clear: The trend that started long before the Kardashian klan and ...

ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...

Like acrylics, but without the damage!

Acrylic nails are a great option for those seeking length and durability. While some other nail extensions may offer a softer look and feel, acrylic nails allow you to achieve length while creating a ...

It's not an exaggeration to say acrylic manicures can be customized in infinite ways. One of the easiest ways to tailor your set is to play around with length. Long acrylic nails, in particular, have ...

As someone who has either bitten or relentlessly picked at their nails for more than a decade, the first few times I experienced nail extensions — both gel extensions and acrylic tips; more on their ...

Cardi B. would definitely approve. I don’t remember life before my acrylic nails. Okay, so perhaps I’m being just a little dramatic, but short nails have always been boring to me (no offense if that’s ...

She’s tough as nails — and she shows it. A woman on TikTok has revealed how she navigates life with her extraordinarily long and bejeweled acrylic nails. ”A lot of people ask me if my nails are heavy ...