beauty tips : Fashionable right down to your fingertips

Take care of your nails—they're fashion accessories! For a great look, treat them well and stay up to date on the latest trends!

For healthy nails

Moisturize and nourish

If you have soft, brittle or split nails, it may be a sign of a deficiency or lack of care. To fix this, apply Diamond Strength by Sally Hansen or Durcisseur vitaminé by Écrinal two to three times a week on your nails to help them grown and increase their strength.

For smoother nail contours, use a daily cuticle oil. This will help replenish, nourish and soften dry or damaged cuticles, as well as strengthen your nails.

File

Filing your nails at least once a week will help to strengthen them. A good technique is to file from the outside in, always in the same direction and along the natural curve of the nail. Avoid filing after a bath or shower, as this increases your risk of splitting a nail. And although we don't recommend it, you can use nail clippers or small scissors if you prefer—however, the results will be less polished than if you use a nail file.

Paint your nails in trendy colours

The last step in caring for your nails is applying nail polish or nail polish strips. Here, the possibilities are endless! This season, go for new gel polishes in bright colours or strips featuring original patterns. You'll add a touch of glamour to any outfit. And for those who prefer a more subtle look, new matte-finish collections in neutral tones are perfect.

This season's hottest products!

Gel nail polishes with no light needed:

• Miracle Gel by Sally Hansen
• Colorstay Gel Envy by Revlon

Nail polish strips with patterns and embossed designs:

• Salon Effects by Sally Hansen
• Nail Dress by Kiss

Matte-finish nail polish:

• Cashmere Matte by Essie
• Personnelle's Silk Nail Polish