10 Nail Trends That Were Made For The Indian Summer

Already homesick for the nice weather? Don’t let the (post)summer slip through your fingers, thanks to these 10 colourful and graphic nail art looks. Elegant, playful and a touch arty!

But first … the basics

Provide a good foundation to start with before you get started with your artful creations.

1. Wash your hands!
2. Use nail polish remover such as the Gentle Nail Polish Remover from Only You to remove old nail polish (leftovers). Even if you didn’t wear nail polish for it, it’s smart to use remover: this way, you also remove natural oils that otherwise cause your nail polish not to adhere properly.
3. With a cuticle oil such as Instant Cuticle Remover by Sally Hansen, you can loosen your cuticles and remove dead and hard skin particles.
4. The first layer of your manicure is always a transparent base coat that protects your nails and ensures that your colour polish does not penetrate your nails themselves. La Laque Couture Base Coat by Yves Saint Laurent not only does that but also strengthens damaged nails.
5. After your manicure, hydrate your hands – which can certainly feel extra dry in the autumn – with fine hand cream. Recommended: Hand & Nail Treatment Cream from Clarins that forms an invisible ‘glove’ to protect your hands and nails.

The art of nail art: this is how you get it in your fingers

Minimalistic or rather over the top? Whichever of these 10 fun nail art looks you choose; you can get it done in no time with these tips.

• Clean lines? Tape off part of your nail with a piece of adhesive tape.
• Use a toothpick to apply dots.
• Oops, tampered with? Always keep a cotton swab with nail polish remover at hand.
• If you can’t find a specific nail polish colour, you can get started yourself! Mix some (old) eyeshadow with transparent nail polish for a custom colour.
• Smart: with the Express Nail Polish Drying Spray from Only You, your manicure is dry extra quickly.