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 ...

For many years, Black culture has celebrated intricate nail artistry, with salons serving as a place for community and self-expression. In particular, long nails have always been a symbol of luxury, ...

Even after handwashing, bacteria often remain under the nails. They’re bold and glamorous, but beneath them lie bacteria and fungi that could harm your health. According to Jeffrey Kaplan, a biology ...

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 ...

On initial observation, one may catch sight of a man sporting a conspicuous longer-than-the-rest pinky fingernail and be momentarily intrigued, or even perplexed. In a culture where the default tends ...

The sight of a man with a single, conspicuously long pinky fingernail instantly sparks curiosity in most people. In a world where short, neat nails are the norm, this deliberate choice stands out and ...

While nail trends are constantly changing, nail length and shape are absolutely a matter of taste. But, with that said, long nails are really having a moment right now. If you’re keen to follow the ...