Trend to try: Metallic French mani
While it’s usually the hair and makeup looks seen on the Cannes red carpet that catch our attention, the glossy manicures actually deserve some time in the spotlight.
Case in point: this glam take on a French manicure, as worn by Indian actress Sonam Kapoor.
The neutral base is perfectly enhance by the metallic tips, making it a great go-to style when you want something that’s understated with a little twist.
We spoke to Alison Bowhill-Hayes, Sally Hansen Nail Expert, to ask her how to get the look at home with the shades from the new Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Red Carpet Collection.
1
Prep your nails
The start of any good, long-lasting manicure is to prep your nails properly, so file and buff your nails, following with a base coat. Alison suggests Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 for its ridge-filling benefits.
2
Pick your base colour
You’ll want to pick a soft, neutral colour for your base, so if you prefer a shade that’s a bit more skin-toned, use Complete Salon Manicure in Beige Glass, and if you prefer a cream-colour base, use Complete Salon Manicure in Winter Sky.
Apply two coats and let the polish fully dry.
3
Create your tip
When your polish is completely dry and fully set, Alison suggests using a piece of scotch tape or a French manicure nail guard and applying it about 1mm from the tip of your fingernail.
To achieve the metallic edge, use Complete Salon Manicure in Lady T and paint the shade along the nail tip. Allow the polish to dry, then apply a second coat.
4
Enhance the shine
When the colour is completely dry and set hard (Alison recommends waiting 20 to 30 minutes), gently peel off your tape, and apply a thick coat of a shiny topcoat, such as Sally Hansen 3D Gel Shine Top Coat.
Main image credit: Getty
Carli was BEAUTYcrew’s Editor from launch in 2016 until May 2020. You can find her words right here on BEAUTYcrew, and previously on beautyheaven.
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