This type of manicure uses a specific type of nail polish—gel nail polish—that is cured with a UV nail lamp to create a shiny, long-lasting manicure that doesn't require extensive time to dry. Getting gel nails usually involves three products: a gel base coat, the actual gel nail polish, and finally, a gel top coat.

Manicures and pedicures are both treatments for your hands and feet, but the difference between them is more than just a matter of size. A manicure involves trimming, shaping, and buffing fingernails; a pedicure typically involves exfoliating the skin on your feet before soaking them in warm water.

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 shape, where it hardens in place to add strength, length, and thickness to the nail.

A paraffin manicure is a manicure that utilizes paraffin wax to soften the skin and clean the nails. The wax is applied to the arms, hands, and feet before it's heated. The wax is then removed with the aid of a hot towel. The main ingredient in waxes is hydrocarbons such as hexane, heptane, and octane.