Nails

Amp up your striking white nail varnish look with gold studs at the base for a simple but impactful touch. Opaque white nails packs quite the punch, but it also tends to show mistakes a lot more than other hues. So to make sure it looks its best, first file your nails for a perfect shape and trim your cuticles to ensure clean lines around the edges.

To create the look, I started off with Butter London Nail Fertilizer (£18.50) as a nutrient-rich base coat. Then, I painted on two coats of Chanel Le Vernis in Eastern Light (£18) for pure white coverage. While the varish was still wet, I added a gold stud from Topshop Nail Rockits Stud (£10) a three way nail art pen, nail polish and 3D studs. To finish, I topped this look with Essie Good to Go (£8.99) to seal in the stud and give my nails a glossy finish. If you have any messy edges, go back with a brush dipped in polish remover to clean up any stray marks or lines.

There is nothing like a flawless manicure to excite any woman, but OPI wants to do you one better. The polish giant is launching a series of six smartphone cases featuring signature OPI shades: I'm Not Really a Waitress, Big Apple Red, You Don't Know Jacques, Dating a Royal, Pink Flamenco, and Need Sunglasses? Each polish hue is energetically splayed across the crisp white covers for an eye-catching design. The best part about the release? Each case comes with a matching mini bottle of OPI Nail Lacquer.

"We wanted to create the ultimate accessory for our tech-savvy fans," Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI executive VP and artistic director, said. The cases, which retail for $40 each (roughly £26), are available for iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 in America and are coming to the UK soon here. There is also a set of screen protectors, which come with a bottle of OPI RapiDry Top Coat.

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Although it is still technically Spring, it sure feels like Summer, which means we're already looking forward to our favorite trends of the season. But if you're still scratching your head on what's hot and what's not in terms of hair, nails, and makeup, never fear. We've rounded up all the trends you need to know about in handy list form, broken down by category. Ready to get schooled? Your guide is right after the jump.

Japanese gel nails have fueled both the nail art and gel manicure trends that have hit salons across the globe, and in case you're looking to get your own gel nail art treatment, we have helpful tips to make the most of your next appointment. I hit up SpaNail in New York City to experience Japanese gel nail art first hand. The intricate designs and hand-painted details are just the tip of the iceberg. The gel formulation lasts for as long as you want to wear your nail art with a shiny finish that keeps your manicure looking fresh. Not all gel manicures are created equal, so to learn how get the most out of a Japanese gel nail art session, when you keep reading.

When you're in a jam and desperate for hair or nail help, the perfect fix can come from some highly unexpected places. Whether you tore a nail and can't get to the salon, need a manicure to dry fast, or forgot your curling iron before a big event, there's slightly bizarre but excellent assistance for you when you keep reading.