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Get Glowing
Nude nails are great in theory, but they can end up looking dull.
Just remember to load on cuticle oil every couple days, since hangnails will be easy to spot.
Think of it like the perfect shade of blush.
Pencil case pros, check it out: pasty nails are super-hot for spring.
Just ensure to usethree coats of whitewith a high-gloss topper, so the polish looks perfectly opaque and shiny.
Glitter Girl
A half coat of silver and gold sparkle adds just enough bling to plain nails.
File tips into a squoval and coat them with clear polish.
Glitter keeps chips to a minimum.
Then, French it up.
Flash of Brilliance
The trick with this genius look?
Do the silver first, then paint coral on either side.
Keep a pointymakeup applicatoron hand and dip it in polish remover to touch up edges.
Dusty Pastels
Yeah, you’ve seen pastels before.
But this season it’s all about pretty pops with a gray undertone.
Neon Texture
Bright is great, but a dose of texture makes your color a spring statement.
It’s pro, to go!
Instead, paint nails white and let them dry completely.
Then, press half of a reinforcement sticker over the base of your nails.
BOLD
Pyramid Polish
This look?
Not so hard to get.
Mirror the stroke in the other direction and repeat with a double coat of pale pink.
Disco Sparkle
Funky, chunky, super-sized sparkles are taking the place of fine-glitter formulas.
Chalkboard Mani
Black matte gets an update with funky chalkboard designs on top.
Top everything off with a matte top coat and school any#nailarthaters.
