Boost your mood with these knockout nail colours
WORDS: RHIANNON DERBYSHIRE
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Supermarket sweep
Boutique, the own-brand beauty range at Sainsbury’s, is arguably the best of all the supermarket offerings, featuring brilliant quality products at affordable prices. Boutique Nail Polish in Dusky Pastel Mauve, £3.50, Sainsbury’s, is the ideal everyday nude.
In the navy
We love this deep blue shade, and Nails.INC Speedy Gloss Nail Polish in Time for Trafalgar Square, £8, nailsinc.com, will dry with a high-shine finish in just 45 seconds.
Bargain buy
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a brilliant polish, as PS… Mini Quick Dry Nail Polish in Wine, 60p, Primark, proves. It’s quick-drying and available in five shades, including this rich burgundy.
Bright spark
Dopamine dressing is all about picking joy-sparking shades to lift your mood. Revolution Neon Nail Polish in Sizzle, £4, revolutionbeauty.com, channels it perfectly – it’s the ultimate antidote to gloomy January days.
Lust for lustre
Tap into the glazed nails trend with Leighton Denny Super Wings Polish, £12.50, leightondenny.com. The look is all about embracing a shimmering pearlescent finish for a new take on neutrals.
Red hot
It’s hard to beat classic pillar box red, and Ciaté Plant Pots in Snatch, £10, ciatelondon.com, has the bonus benefit of healing ingredients, to strengthen nails while adding colour.
Lavender haze
Lilac is having a real revival that shows no sign of slowing down.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Sickeningly Sweet, £14.90, opi.com, is impressively long-wearing.
Teal deal
New brand Palette has a great sel
