Here's how to master the nude nail trend, as loved by Hailey Bieber and JLo – even if you have weak nails *affiliate
I’ll hold my hands up to it – my nails are more shabby than chic. They’re weak, flakey, rough, unkempt and a whole lot of other adjectives that would make for an unsavoury dating profile.
Yup, the whole “clean girl” aesthetic has made its way down to our fingertips, from the neutral palette to the perfectly smooth and glowy finish. “It’s all about a fresh, minimalist, dewy manicure that looks effortlessly pulled together – think the ‘no makeup makeup look’ for your nails,” says celebrity nail guru Leighton Denny MBE.
While you don’t need talons to pull off this look, you want whatever length you have to be in the best possible condition – so hold fire on varnish while you bootcamp weak nails with a strengthening treatment. Leighton says: “You can turn even neglected, damaged, dry nails around in 14 days by using my Nail Rebirth Capsules, £25 here. Apply daily on polish-free nails, massaging into the nail bed.
Maximise your canvas A great neutral mani starts with shapely nails. Michelle and Leighton swear by glass or crystal files as these are gentler on the nails and help seal the free edge, reducing the chance of fraying, chipping and breakage. Paint nudes like a pro Neutral polishes show up flaws more than darker shades so always use a base coat to smooth over ridges before you paint. “Avoid applying polish too thickly,” says Leighton. “You’ll end up with dragging, streaking, indentations, bubbling and/or smudges. Also, thick coats are more likely to chip at the tips.”
Hot nudes : Bear Hug Needed by Nails Inc £15 here , Supermodel by Leighton Denny £12.50 here, Ballet Slippers by Essie £7.99 here, Honesty by Nailberry £15 here and Metallic Composition by OPI, £9.30 here.
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