Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

I know this might sound crazy coming from a beauty writer, but I truly dread going to the nail salon. Over the past year, something in me changed. Between the extra-long wait times and constantly ...

Beauty services like manicures and pedicures don’t look like they’ll be back in action for a while yet, so if you want a manicure you’re going to have to learn to do it yourself. Luckily, gel nails ...

I never feel complete without fresh nails. That said, getting regular manicures may be great for my nail game, but it's absolutely tragic for my wallet. Doing my gel nails at home, though? A game ...

Regular nail polish will always be a mainstay for me, but I also don’t see myself breaking up with gel manicures anytime soon. Once cured, the versatility and durability of gel polishes are second to ...