It includes 500 coffin nail tips in 10 different sizes (that are numbered), a portable UV/LED nail lamp for curing, and a 7.5-millimeter bottle of glue gel that can also be used as a base gel.

“You want the nail glue to be a bit thicker than regular gel polish so that it doesn’t easily spill or leak when you apply the nail tip,” Chicago-based nail technician Sarah Haidar says.

Nail glue burns are also widely reported. In some cases, nail glue spilled on clothing has caused injury by burning through the fabric and damaging the skin beneath, which can then become infected.

Glamnetic’s Nail Strengthener gel revives brittle, thin nails after one application. Shop the nail strengthener that one writer relies on for strong, natural nails while it’s on sale for $12.

Trips to the nail salon every three weeks can get pricey, especially with each fill costing $40+. I decided to skip the expense and learn to do my own nail extensions from home. With some full ...