Treat of the week

Essie TLC Nail Care

€10.99, pharmacies nationwide

These TLC nail care polishes are one of my favourite finds in the last few years. As a polish lover, I find you need a period away from colour a couple of times a year to strengthen the nails and to remove stains. Leaving the nails bare fills me with dread, and that’s where these TLC products fit in. There are a number of shades from nearly nude through light pink and almost-reds, but essentially their job is to restore nail health. They fall into the restorative and strengthening category of nail products, but most other options are clear. The name means Treat, Love,

Color, and it’s genius that Essie decided to add colour pigment. So if you want stronger nails but can’t bear the thoughts of having naked nails while you do that, these are ideal. No one will ever know you are not wearing polish.