The modern manicure
If you’re a bit overawed by the vast choice of nail colours to choose from, I’m here to help. your basic instinct may tell you to go for a punchy bright, but there’s something a lot cooler about an unexpectedly dark manicure. a flash of raven on short, perfectly groomed nails is the wild card in your look — dressy but also on trend without being brash. Newbies to the
BWC attitude nail Colour in Reckless Ruby, £8; Marks & Spencer autograph all in one nail Colour in Midnight,
£6; next Rodeo drive gel 10ml nail Polish, £5; Revlon Colorstay gel Envy diamond top Coat, £7.99 dark side should consider staying within a favourite colour family, for example if you usually wear red, downshift to deep burgundy. or if a dark nail doesn’t seem “party” enough for you, choose a polish with sparkly flecks. Whatever shade you pick, bear in mind that you should prep with a base coat first to avoid staining your nails, and you want a glossy
(not gothy) mani, so finish with a gel topcoat for longevity, as well as a bit of class. or if you'd prefer, let a pro take your talons in their hands. oPI has a great selection of dark shades. Find your nearest salon that offers oPI at opiuk.com/salon-finder w&h