Best Acrylic Powders of 2026
We tested acrylic powders for working time, consistency, color, and value to help you choose a natural cover, a vivid pink, or a budget clear.
Nail Care & Polish
Explore nail care & polish, from everyday essentials to new finds and practical guidance.
Best Base Coat Nail Polish of 2026
We tested base coats for regular and gel manicures to find the ones that grip color, block staining, and last. Here is what to buy for your nails.
Best Nail Tips of 2026
We tested soft gel and half-cover nail tips to find the boxes that fit best, hold up, and work on flat or curved nail beds.
Best Nail Wraps of 2026
We tested nail wraps for easy at-home manicures, comparing UV-free strips, semi-cured gels, finishes, fit, and staying power.
Best Press-On Nails of 2026
We tested press-on nail kits for fit, wear and finish, from 16-size full kits to French tips, bulk boxes and no-glue manis.
Best Nail Clippers of 2026
We tested clipper sets and singles for clean cuts, thick nails, grip, and mess control to find the best pick for everyday grooming and hard-to-cut nails.
Best Nail Conditioners of 2026
We tested cuticle oils, creams, pens, and strengthening treatments to find the best nail conditioners for dry, weak, and damaged nails.
Best Nail Drills of 2026
We tested corded and cordless nail drills for speed control, battery life, and durability. These four earn a place in a home or pro kit.
Best Nail Dryers of 2026
We tested UV and LED nail lamps for full-hand coverage, low-heat curing, and reliability so you can pick the right one for gel manicures at home.
Best Nail Files of 2026
We filed with glass, steel and emery boards on natural nails, gel and acrylics. Here is the file worth buying, and the pack to keep in your bag.
Best Nail Glue of 2026
We tested nail glues for hold, set time, and control at the cuticle. Our pick for most press-ons, tips, and repairs is the Cala four-pack.
Best Nail Moisturizers of 2026
We tested cuticle oils, creams and pens to find the best nail moisturizers for dry, cracked cuticles, plus the right pick for gel and acrylic wearers.
Best Nail Stampers of 2026
We tested stampers and kits to find the ones that pick up clean images — plus picks for French tips, full-nail art, and anyone starting from scratch.
Best Nail Stickers of 2026
We tested nail sticker sets for stick, wear, and clean peel-off — picks for florals, kids, metallic finishes, and bulk buyers.
Best Cuticle Creams of 2026
We tested cuticle creams and balms to find the best for dry, cracked cuticles, from rich overnight salves to fast-absorbing creams that won't leave hands greasy.
Best Cuticle Nippers of 2026
After testing nippers for precision, spring feel, and grip, we found the pair that cuts cleanly without pulling, plus picks for travel and salon kits.
Best Cuticle Oils of 2026
We tested cuticle oils from Cuccio, CND, essie and more to find the ones that soften dry cuticles — plus the best pen, budget and bulk picks.
Best Cuticle Pushers of 2026
We tested metal, glass, wood, and rubber cuticle pushers to find gentle, precise picks for home manicures, pedicures, and gel removal.
Best Cuticle Removers of 2026
We tested cuticle removers and nippers to find the fastest, gentlest ways to tidy your nail beds at home, for beginners and weekly manicurists alike.
Best Cuticle Scissors of 2026
We tested curved, hooked, and fine-point cuticle scissors for clean trimming. Find the best pair for everyday manicures, travel, and detailed salon work.
Best Dip Powders of 2026
We tested dip powders and kits to find the clearest clears, the best sheer and color sets, and the starter kit worth buying first.
Best Nail Brushes of 2026
We tested nail brushes on garden grime and wet sinks. Here's what to buy for under-nail dirt, tender nail beds, and toenails that need reach.
Best Acrylic Nail Liquids of 2026
We tested seven acrylic monomers for working time, odor, adhesion, and powder compatibility to find the best for beginners, salons, and sensitive nails.
Best Nail Art Pens of 2026
We tested fine-tip nail art pens for clean lines, fast drying, and color payoff. Here are the sets worth buying, from budget 12-packs to 24-shade kits.