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with simple line designs
with contrasting colours,”
says Jin Soon. Try the
manicurist’s famed
V-shape nail art, which
involves a base colour
with two curtain-like
strokes of another
shade draping the tips.THE PITFALLS
THE NEW NUDES
Sufering from chips, peeling and flaking? Here’s why:
Nude is always in style. Here’s how to keep yours chic and current
NOT ENOUGH PREP
“Always lightly buf the nails, followed
with a swipe of polish remover to
remove all traces of oil so that the
polish can ‘anchor’ to the plate rather
than peel away,” says Petroni. “This
makes the polish more chip-resistant
for longer-lasting results.”OVERZEALOUS
CUTICLE CUTTING
“Women often over-cut their cuticles,”
says Jin Soon. “If your cuticles are cutall the way, your fingers [immediately]
look clean, but it results in peeling
cuticles, which can be painful and
cause infections. Trim only the
loose portion of the cuticle.”A LACK OF TOP COAT
Don’t rely on the top coat your
manicurist gives you; invest in your
own and reapply often. “I keep a top
coat handy to prevent chipping,” says
Bronfman. Try O.P.I Infinite Shine Gel
Efects Gloss Top Coat, $22.95.A CLASSIC REVISITED
Nude manis, like those at Tom Ford
A/W18, are an enduring favourite
among manicurists. “A colour that
makes you feel good is better than
following a trend,” says Bronfman.
Update your look with a teeny bit of
nail length and a rounded edge.FRENCH MANI UPDATE
“The first nail art ever created was
a French manicure,” says Jin Soon.
“Master this and you’ll be able to do
lots of nail art. Vary the shape of the
French line – or try a reverse French
manicure.” Take inspo from the nails
at the Bibju Mohapatra A/W18 show,
where models’ nails sported jaunty
white swooshes.ARTFUL NUDE
“I’m having a real moment with nude
nails that have a pop of colour in the
nail art,” says Bronfman. Try a slick of
vibrant blue along the tip, like the
models at Palmer Harding A/W18.KEEP IT PERFECT
Pristine presentation is key to enviable
nude. “My idea of the perfect manicure
are nails that look like they’ve just come
from a photoshoot,” says Petroni, who
recommends “meticulous treament” to
improve nail health long-term.GET
ARTY
Sally Hansen
Complete Salon
Manicure in Rose
Colored Glasses,
$14.95; JINsoon Nail
Polish in Doux, $26TOM FORD A/W18Tr y : Chanel Le Vernis
Longwear Nail Colour Rose
Néon, $41 each.BEAUTY