shape up

Anything goes! Short and natural,

oval, stilletto or square. Almond

shaped nails are big right now –

for a ‘point’ of difference!

Pretty

in Pink

Always a fave

Top tips for

strong nails

Never seesaw with a file on the

natural nail. This will encourage

splitting and chipping of the nail

plate, upsetting the nail-plate layers.

It’s also important to file 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.

Get

creative

Gems & metallic

pattern to glam up, or

matt and wax look for

a touch of elegance.

We love

the new

french

manicure.

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

deficiencies. Hair, skin and nail

vitamins are good for strengthening

brittle nails and reducing breaking

or splitting.

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