The Best Long-Lasting Manicure

Insider’s Caroline Aghajanian visited Nails Paradise in Los Angeles to learn about some of the different nail techniques they offer and picked four of the most popular to try. She wore sculptured acrylic nail forms with gel extensions for three weeks, and then a gel manicure with dipping powder for three weeks. She determined which nail technique is the best, factoring in the time it takes to paint the nails, cost, overall look, and longevity.