Guides & reads

Honest, local guides to picking salons, services, and nail care in Los Angeles.

Gel-X Aftercare in LA: Keeping Extensions Sharp in the Sun

A Los Angeles editor's guide to Gel-X aftercare — handling sun, beach days, hot yoga and salon visits across Santa Monica, WeHo, DTLA and Silver Lake.

Gel-X Nails in Los Angeles: What Cost and Timing Really Look Like

A local editor's take on Gel-X nails in LA — how cost, appointment length, and wear play out from Santa Monica to Silver Lake and Downtown.

Gel-X Nails in Los Angeles: A Local Guide to Soft Gel Extensions

How Gel-X extensions hold up in LA's climate and lifestyle, where Angelenos get them done, and what to know before booking from Santa Monica to Silver Lake.