A moody mani

Muted varnish always looks cool. try these shades on short-ish nails with chic square edges. RMK’s limited-edition Sheer Mauve, £14.50, is a bruised purple with a translucent finish. Love red? try Nails Inc Fashion Fix in Just Dropped, £11, an unusual burnt terracotta. Chanel Le Vernis Prune Dramatique, £20, is both hip and sophisticated. annoyingly, dark polish tends to show every little chip. Protect yourself with Slixir Hand & Nail Polish Cream, £21.95, a hydrating lotion that also keeps nails, cuticles and the varnish itself supple so it’s less likely to nick. I was sceptical, but definitely got a bonus day out of my manicure.