Ready to start planning your 2025 nail calendar—a meticulously crafted vision board mapped out for the entire year—the ELLE ...

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With gel manicures, for example, it may seem like the easiest way to remove the polish is by peeling if off—but that can be a lot more damaging to your nails than you think. I'm personally ...