I F YOU ADORE FRENCH Manicures… NAIL ART DIFFICULTY LEVEL: BEGINNER

It doesn’t get any more feminine than this milky roster of pastel polishes perched at the tips of a manicure—except, of course, when they’re “melted” together to create an ombré effect. At first glance, it may look like a French manicure, but unlike the traditional mani, a negative-space design doesn’t require a base colour, giving the illusion of lacquer floating against a naked nail plate.

1. Joe Fresh Gel Look Nail Polish in Key Lime Pie, $5, loblaws.ca. 2. Essie Nail Polish in Chillato, $10, essie.ca. 3. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Pinky Rings, $12, sallyhansen.ca. 4. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Coquillage, $32, chanel.ca.