The mani maven

Jessica

Vartoughian may not be a household name, but her namesake nail polishes are an absolute staple. Jessica opened her nail salon in LA in 1969, soon becoming a favourite with celebs like Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross. Her focus, then and now, has been on the health of the nail, and she believes they should be cared for in the same way as our skin, with a bespoke regime. Genius buy: The Phénom range is a two-step system that rivals a gel manicure in terms of gloss and drying time, without the need to cure under a lamp or soak off in acetone. Start with two coats of Vivid Colour, then top with a layer of the Finale shine, £13.50 each, Gerrardinternational.com,

to seal in your shade.