The long, acrylic nail trend has been rocked by just about everyone from the everyday, middle-class girl to A-list celebs. Be clear: The trend that started long before the Kardashian klan and ...

Here’s the best thing about acrylic nails: You get so. much. nail real estate. Even if you’re working with short acrylic nails, there’s plenty of room to play around with your favorite nail designs.

ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...