Makeovers & Tips

Have a love-hate relationship with gel nail polish? The pros: The polish is super shiny and lasts for weeks—there's no annoying chips regardless of how many dishes you do. The cons: The dreaded removal process takes time and can seriously wreck your nails. We asked celebrity nail expert, Tracylee (@luxebytracylee), for her advice on taking off gel polish at home.

And more smart tips from our resident beauty expert.

This subtle way to enhance your lips is easier than you think. 

Being a micromanager isn’t all bad. Show your pores who’s boss and score smoother, more radiant skin.

Smart fashion advice that will never go out of style. 

With the help of our how-tos, ’60s-inspired beauty styles are easy to create.

See how Real Simple readers’ rooms went from drab to fab.

These decorating projects were stopped in their tracks...until Real Simple stepped in and turned a space from incomplete to incomparable.

Moved by reader stories of cluttered spaces causing family fights, Real Simple extends the olive branch—tackling an overrun basement, an overstuffed closet, and a chaotic teen’s room. And proving once and for all that in the right surroundings, everyone really can get along.

Try these gorgeous ideas for a bold, sophisticated look at your New Year's Eve celebration.