The nail colours you’ll be wearing in spring

Instead of picking up a plain pastel polish in the coming season, experiment with bright hues, shimmering shades and wearable art. These are the go-to nail trends as spotted backstage at the Spring/Summer 2017 international fashion shows.

Crayola colours

The trend: If neutrals aren’t your thing, perk up your wardrobe with one of these hot-right-now shades.

Top tip: Nail prep is essential with these punchy hues; that means smoothing your nail edges, applying a base coat (to prevent discolouration) and a top coat with UV filters (to prevent fading). Commit to regular touch-ups or remove the colour completely when cracks appear.

Products to try: L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Le Vernis à l’huile in Cobalt Indecent; Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in African Violet; OPI Infinite Shine 2 in Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet

The new red

The trend: A delicious red number isn’t just the perfect accompaniment to any meal – this season it extends to your nails, too. On the Spring/Summer 2017 runways, nail artists at Kate Spade and Monique Lhuillier traded classic candy-apple reds for deeper, ox blood-esque shades.

Top tip: There’s something edgy about this wintry red, and according to Jin Soon Choi, founder of JINsoon Nail Lacquer and Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss’s manicurist, it’s a “timeless colour that transcends trends”. Be sure to keep nails glossy and chip-free.

Products to try: Essie Nail Lacquer 
in With the Band; Napoleon Perdis Nail Polish in Berry Contrary; Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy Nail Enamel in Queen of Hearts

Glitter paint

The trend: Luminosity dominated the fashion coming down the season’s runways, so it was no surprise that it also showed up on the model’s nails. However, glitter manis got a grown-up makeover with subtle hints of shine on tips and ends and just a slight glimmer over solid shades.

Top tip: “Keep your glitter sophisticated by going minimalistic,” recommends Choi. “Try a classic nude mani with a simple stripe of gold down the centre of a few nails, or wear gold over the top of an opaque colour.”

Products to try: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Games of Chromes; RMS Nail Polish in Myth; CND Creative Play Nail Lacquer in Bling Toss

Neutrals that pop

The trend: Nail colours don’t come more wearable than this: solid, opaque colours in easy shades from sheer nude and pink to greige and crisp white. On the runway, pared-down nudes kept nails fresh and refined at Vera Wang while pink hues worked with feminine cuts and vibrant prints at Temperley London.

Top tip: How do you find the perfect neutral? Consider your skin tone and try before you buy. “Your perfect match will make your skin look lively and fresh,” Choi advises. A high-shine finish keeps this colour modern.

Products to try: JINsoon Nail Polish in Auspicious; Mecca Cosmetica Artistry Nail Polish in Rosaline; Dior Vernis in Lilas 180

If you want to get your nails in tip top shape before taking on these nail trends, try Khloe Kardashian's bizarre stronger nails hack.

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