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For some of us, binge-watching period dramas has become a creature comfort to get through the past rollercoaster of a year. But for others, crystal work has become a calming and grounding practice for finding solace.

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The result was just as good as you'd expect — like when that husband rapped his wife's Fenty Beauty makeup tutorial, or that dad narrated his daughter's makeup video. Not a single step was forgotten or skipped over, from the nail prep to the application of the polygel and nail gems at the end. He even cited where each of the products she used were from and called out the links in the description box below the video.

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Try an accent: "Glitter accent designs are always more sophisticated because they are more wearable past the holidays or events," explains editorial nail artist Queenie Nguyen. The designs she recommends that call for a subtle use of glitter are half-moon, half dip (straight across instead of a scoop like the half-moon), abstract lines, ombré french tips, and a glitter gold trim or cuff around the nails.

While wax-based brow pencils might help you achieve a sharp brow look, they're not doing any favors for the hairs that fall out after each fill-in. "As much as [brow pencils and gels] are appealing because they create a look of a big sharp structured brow or are user-friendly with regards to application, they can create major damage," explains Sacks. "The more you use these types of products, the more you become dependent on them and have reason to use them—your brows will increasingly become sparse from the damage caused by these products, so you'll end up needing to use the product more and more."

"Polygel nails can last a few weeks but it's recommended to have a maintenance or an infill appointment approximately every three weeks, depending on how quickly your nails grow," says Metta. This is similar to acrylic nails, which often require infills after three weeks and replacement after around six to eight weeks, while gel nails typically last for two weeks.

So if you haven't boarded the rose gold wagon just yet, we're here to inspire you. It might just be that you haven't found the right shade for you, rose gold doesn't always have to be paired with a baby pink after all. If you want something a bit richer, a bit tougher, go for a copper, rusted penny tone.