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 ...

"I also always have a gentle, non drying nail strengthener or treatment base coat on hand, something that supports the nail ...

Milky pastel nudes with jelly bean finishes are the fresh and flirty neutral everyone will be wearing on their fingertips in 2026. These are soft, sheer washes of color that look like pastel jelly ...

However, while long nails might look elegant, they can also pose several health risks that are important to be aware of. Taking care of your nails is not just about appearance; it’s also about ...

My mom always asks me to see what my new nail set looks like whenever I travel back home to visit my parents in my sleepy hometown. My nails this time are covered in a baby blue hue overlaid with ...

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, ...

My babysitter Noreen wore long acrylics in frosted pink that, to my five-year-old self, were the epitome of glam. I loved to watch her hands as she fried a grilled cheese, finger-combed ...