DAYTIME LOOK Daytime colors should be easy to wear, such as soft reds and pinks, gentle beiges and dusky blues. First, file nails into a short, square style to create a practical, sporty effect. Apply a base coal, let dry and then give nails two coats of colored polish. Finish off with a lop coat.

The Final Look

A practical, natural Style based on short, square nails and a soft, easy-to-wear polish. 

PARTY TIME This is your chance to try out those shades that you might feel afraid of wearing during the day. First, apply a base coat, then two coats of a vibrant fluorescent polish, such as this green. Add extra shine by using a sparkling silver polish on top of the main color when it is dry. Finish off with a lop coal.

The Final Look

Fluorescent colors are great for parties as they look so vibrant; a coat of sparkling silver polish adds the finishing touch.

GLOSSY GLAMOUR For a grown-up. glamorous effect, choose deep, dark colors that strike a dramatic note, such as this vampish purple. First, file nails into a long, oval shape and apply a base coal. Give nails at least two coats of main polish, allowing them to dry thoroughly in between. Finish with a lop coat.

The Final Look

A dark, dramatic polish gives long nails a touch of glamorous sophistication.

french manicure

This is the best choice for special occasions when you want nails to look perfectly cared for. but not too loud. Apply a base coat and, when dry, cover the lips of the nails with white polish. Let dry and apply a very pale pink or peach polish over the whole nail. When dry. apply a lop coat.

The Final Look

A clean, fresh effect that enhances the natural shine and color of the nails.