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SHAPE UP
Anything goes! Short and natural,
oval, stilletto or square. Almond
shaped nails are big right now –
for a ‘point’ of difference!
GET
CREATIVE
Gems & metallic
pattern to glam up, or
matt and wax look for
a touch of elegance.
TOP TIPS FOR
STRONG NAILS
Never seesaw with a Ƃle on the
natural nail. This will encourage
splitting and chipping of the nail
plate, upsetting the nail-plate layers.
It’s also important to Ƃle your nails
when they are dry, not after you have
just had a shower or washed your
hands.
Try not to use nail polish remover
too often.
Dark polishes can discolour nails,
so you should always wear a base
coat under them and never leave the
colour on for more than a week.
Avoid household cleaners and
put gloves on when dealing with
harsh chemicals.
Hand lotion is your friend! Keep
hands and cuticles moisturised to
restore damaged nails and increase
blood circulation.
In rare cases, brittle nails can
be caused by protein or vitamin
deƂciencies. Hair, skin and nail
vitamins are good for strengthening
brittle nails and reducing breaking
or splitting.
WE LOVE
THE NEW
FRENCH
MANICURE.
PRETTY
IN PINK
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