We asked a manicurist to weigh in on the question so many people are asking: can you use cornstarch as a replacement for acrylic nails?

For a sleek at-home manicure, these are the best acrylic nail kits for beginners to pro-level artists. Shop customer-loved sets with all the tools you'll need.

What Are Acrylic Nails? Quick science lesson: Acrylics are a combination of a liquid monomer and a powder polymer that form a paste which is bonded to the natural nail. It's then given the desired ...

In particular, gel nail polish and dip powder—two of the most popular manicure methods—belong in the acrylic-based family, but they differ in a few important ways.

How does this new long-lasting manicure trend compare to gel nails? These dip powder nails use SNS dipping powder and require no UV exposure.