Nearly half of American women get their nails done at a salon once a month or more. They say the number one concern when picking a salon is whether it’s clean and sanitary. After all, nail infections from fungus or bacteria can be introduced at a salon, when sharp tools or aggressive filing can open … Read more
Your nails might be trying to tell you something — and checking them could be the easiest way (hands down) to spot hidden health problems. Meaning “little moon” in Latin, lunulae are the half-moon shapes at the base of your nails. It’s where new nail cells are made and pushed forward. They’re most prominent on … Read more
Ozempic and Mounjaro can cost an arm and a leg — and maybe a fingernail. A new study found that people on GLP-1 drugs were nearly 25% more likely to experience a nail disorder than those not on the drugs. And one particularly squirm-inducing problem was over four times more likely to appear in GLP-1 … Read more
He couldn’t wait to show them off to his dad. A video of a young boy showing his dad his painted nails is going viral — but for all the right reasons. Mom of two, Siera Bearchell, explained in the caption of a TikTok video with over 1 million views how she was at the … Read more
The Knicks are really nailing the finals. A superfan who works as a nail technician paid homage to New York’s basketball team by painting its players on her nails — and the results are All-Star adorable. The talented tech, who goes by Tamami, painstakingly drew the faces of Jalen Brunson, Jordan Clarkson and Karl-Anthony Towns … Read more
In July 1975, director Martin Scorsese went to the Greenwich Village club The Bottom Line to watch Bruce Springsteen play what would become a legendary five-night, 10-show stint. At one point, Springsteen, who was still evolving from a halfway decent frontman to rock ’n’ roll’s live dynamo, cued growing applause from the crowd with his … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Nine Inch Nails just hammered their 2026 plans out. After a triumphant 2025 run for their ‘Peel It Back’ — which Jack White … Read more
Beauty buffs are as split as this look. Tabi nails — decorative fingernail art that mimics the split-toe style of the popular, albeit polarizing Tabi shoe — is cutting to the front of the line as the cool season’s hottest glam craze. But its fractured features have social media divided. Social media is split over the buzzy … Read more
Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more
Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more
File this under “symptoms not to ignore.” Our fingernails provide valuable insight into our health — changes in their color, shape or texture can indicate underlying problems. Dr. Davood Johari warns that one particular change may be a sign of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Roughly 5% to 15% of lung … Read more
This vibrant, quirky nail trend has reeled in Zoomers — hook, line and sinker. Fishy fads have driven a shocking amount of conversations around style and health this year — and it’s not just Gen-Z buying into them. In an annual report released earlier in 2025, Pinterest speculated that the fisherman aesthetic would take off … Read more
It’s a fork-and-knife fight. A viral TikTok video showing an American woman attempting the “European way” of eating has sparked an international food fight — and critics say her table manners are downright barbaric. TikTok user Amy Gordy @amygordy1 posted a now-viral video of herself trying out the so-called “continental” dining style — the one … Read more
With fears of a pending economic upheaval looming, many people are figuring out hacks to cut back on everyday spending. And they may have nailed these. And while going to the salon to get your nails done is not a necessity, there’s also no need to completely cut out the “treat yourself” indulgence if you’re watching what … Read more
UV got to be kidding! If you’re a regular at nail salons, you may be dismayed to learn that your pedicure may be more of a pedi-curse. “Getting pedicures, especially at a nail salon, can increase potential risks of bacterial, fungal and viral infections — nail salons are hot spots for toenail fungus,” podiatrist Dr. … Read more
Like many out there, I have developed a bit of an insecurity about heading out to a nail salon to get a pedicure. I think it’s ever since my discoloured-big-toe-nail-but-not-fungus phase… but let’s not talk any more about that, OK? For others, however, this insecurity appears to have a lot to do with the fact that they think the technicians … Read more
Going green never looked so glam. The “green nail theory” is a new-age spin on manifestation that has social media users painting their way to peace, abundance and a whole lot of serotonin. According to Google’s March Beauty Report, searches for “green nail theory” have surged, making it the latest hue-fueled hype to follow in … Read more
Anything to save a dollar these days. These days women are torn between wanting to prioritize self-care and figuring out where they can cut back on self-indulgent spending to save money in today’s fickle economy — especially with President Trump’s tariffs causing financial panic across the country. Nowadays it’s easier than ever to buy things … Read more
Leave your weak nails in 2024. Dr. Mary Stevenson, a dermatologic surgeon at NYU Langone, says a lot of factors can lead to brittle, easy-to-chip nails — but if yours are constantly breaking and refuse to grow, there’s hope. Despite what people believe, biting your nails won’t damage them in the long run. Rido – … Read more
Nailed it? Nail fungus is a frustratingly common ailment — about 10% of people are expected to get it at some point in their lives — and it can be tough to address because medications have to penetrate the nail deep enough to reach the infection within the nail bed. And because nails — especially … Read more