My nail painting skills are truly offensive. In fact, when equipped with a black, burgundy, or navy hue, the outcome is so catastrophic, I'm convinced it could encourage a collective of babies to cry. For days. Given my poor budgeting skills, however, I am determined to discover my own DIY [1] beauty bubble. I've overcome at-home waxing [2], unearthed my signature eye shadow [3], and identified the must-have do-all product for my arsenal [4].
The next step? Remedy the sorry excuse that was my polish game. Yes, emphasis on the word was, because I've devised a formula that works. If you stick to pearlescent, glitter, and metallic polishes, your claws will look more trendy than tragedy. This way, if you paint outside the lines, the shade and texture is much more forgiving and will eventually ease off your skin in the shower. Read on for the varnishes that help disguise my utter lack of patience and ability.
The Reflectors Nail Polish
Nails Inc The Reflectors Nail Polish [5] (£15)
Sparkle On Top Nail Polish
Essie Sparkle On Top Nail Polish Nail Polish [6] (£8)
Roma's Ruin Glitter Effect Nail Polish
WAH London Roma's Ruin Glitter Effect Nail Polish [7] (£9)
Cinnamon Spark Nail Polish
H&M Cinnamon Spark Nail Polish [8] (£4)
Blossom Effect Cherry Garden Street Polish
Nails Inc Blossom Effect Cherry Garden Street Polish [9] (£15)
Tart With a Heart Nail Lacquer
Butter London Tart With a Heart Nail Lacquer [10] (£12)
Butterfly Wings Nail Varnish
Leighton Denny Butterfly Wings Nail Varnish [11] (£12)
Diamond Glitter Nail Paint
Barry M Diamond Glitter Nail Paint [12] (£3)
Caffeine Hit Rise & Grind Nail Polish
Nails Inc Caffeine Hit Rise & Grind Nail Polish [13] (£14)
La Vie En Rose Nail Lacquer
Deborah Lippmann La Vie En Rose Nail Lacquer [14] (£16)
Celebration Glitter Nail Polish
Essie Celebration Glitter Nail Polish [15] (£8)