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 ...

A manicure is the perfect blank canvas to reflect your personality, mood, and current trends. Whether you’re into minimalism (hello, micro-French) or maximalism (gem nails, anyone?), there’s a nail ...

Anyone can add a coat of polish to their nails and call it a day. Stand out from the crowd with a bold nail design. They may seem tricky, but no worries. We’re here to show you how it’s done. Color ...

Long nails are a divisive beauty topic, but lately, you can’t deny the allure of the sleek, coffin-shaped tips on your Instagram feed (and worn by celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and Cardi B). But if ...

Here's the best thing about acrylic nails: You get so. much. nail real estate. Even if you're working with short acrylic nails, there's plenty of room to play around with your favorite nail designs.