BEAUTY MASTERCLASS
PARTY NAILS
IDEAS AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS
BEAUTY MASTERCLASS
PARTY NAILS
IDEAS AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS
Polish up your special occasion looks with easy nail ideas and step-by-step designs that don’t require a trip to the salon
Keep-it-classic red
What could be chicer than perfectly polished red nails? A glossy red mani always makes a timeless beauty statement. Supercharged reds ooze posh-night-out style credentials and pack an extra punch paired against an all-black outfit. And we’ll let you into a secret: classic red is actually an easy nail idea that you can recreate at home. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to eye-catching red nails.
1. File nails into a ‘squoval’ shape (rounded edges into a slightly square oval). Bold colours look best on natural-shaped tips – plus it elongates the appearance of fingers.
2. Bright shades like red show more nail imperfections, so buff your nails before lacquering with a base coat.
3. Pick your perfect red, whether you prefer a fiery crimson or deep burgundy. We love our Autograph All in One Nail Colour in bright Tomato for a vibrant burst of colour.
EASY NAIL IDEAS: CLASSIC RED
Do-it-yourself nail art ideas
Constantly saving nail art ideas on Instagram? You don’t need to be a skilled nail artist to master this easy nail design, which is a graphic take on the classic French manicure – just practise painting triangles on bare nails first before doing it for real.
1. Prep and push back cuticles, then apply a base coat followed by two layers of your favourite nude nail polish.
2. Wait until completely dry then dip a small make up brush (make sure it’s clean) into white nail polish and paint mini triangles on to the bottom centre of each nail. Work from the little finger to the thumb to avoid smudging.
3. For a glitzier take on the trend, try colour combinations such as black and gold.
STEP-BY-STEP EASY NAIL DESIGN
Get an easy party nails with glitter
If you’re struggling for party nails ideas, why not up the ante with a touch of sparkle. The secret to nailing this look with sophistication is actually to go more – not less – with the glitter. Multi-layering glitter gives a jewel-like quality to nails that’s tasteful, not tacky (promise).
1. Prep nails then add two thin coats of colour – the darker the better to contrast against the glitter.
2. Once completely dry, add your glitter top coat – we loaded up on three layers for maximum dazzle factor.
3. To remove glitter more easily, soak a cotton pad in remover then hold on the nail for a few moments.
NAIL GROWN-UP GLITTER
Words: Emily Sutherland
