Nail polish is often the star of the hand show, stealing the spotlight with bold colors, glitter and glaze. But painting your nails is only one step of hand and nail care. Keeping hands moisturized, ...

Recently, I dedicated an entire evening to my fingernails. I drove to Target to buy supplies, then headed home for a three-hour ordeal. I filed then soaked my grown-out dip-powder manicure in acetone.

I paid $90 for press-on nails and a set removal from the Chicago-based salon Tokyo Nails. The press-on nails took less than 30 minutes to apply and looked very impressive. The set was more expensive ...

The good news is you don't have to worry about cultivating Barbra Streisand-length talons in time for Christmas anyway, as shorter nails are fashionable this season. Susan Gerard, managing director of ...