Polish up your manicure know-how

For skin and hair that’s as healthy as you are

First, gather your tools. You’ll need clippers, a nail file, a cuticle remover, a cuticle pusher and a buffer to prep the nail. Use the clippers to trim your nails if they’re long, then go in with a f

The story begins with an unhappy accident using an at-home gel nail kit

This season’s hottest nail shades

This season’s take on orange is softer and more wearable than a more zingy, citrus hue. Go for muted terracotta or sun-baked clay tones such as OPI Nail Lacquer in Apricot AF, £9.95, nailpolish direct

Delve into our our pick of this month’s best beauty beauty buys.