The minimalist manicure

Is there anything more annoying than a chip in your freshly painted manicure? We think not. Especially when it happens time and time again. If this is a situation you find yourself in on a regular basis then chances are you're missing out on some major mani-maintenance tips. We sat down with Tima Reshad, nail guru and founder of Notting Hill nail bar Coco Nails, to find out what causes the dreaded chip. 'The right aftercare can go a long way to making your manicure last much longer,' explains Tima. Combine that with some savvy damage-limitation tricks and you could be…

It's set to be the nail trend of next season but we say why wait until then to start wearing it. Black, glossy and polished to within an inch of its life, we think this moody manicure could be the answer to the inevitable onset of summer nail fatigue (#nomorecoralplease!) True, at this time of year we should we be embracing the slim chance we have to do full on summer-dressing, but there's something quite exciting about fast-tracking to the season to come. Biker jackets, slouchy cashmere jumpers - sounds good doesn't it? The same applies to looking down and seeing your post-holiday hands…

No need to do away with your beloved nude nails this summer. The trends are firmly on your side and offer up some truly inventive ways to update classic shades of neutral nail polish. If you like to keep it simple we'd suggest merging your favourite nude with a flash of metallic nail art. A fine line of gold or silver adds a little something, something to taupes, tans, beiges and mid-browns. The payoff remains elegant and works brilliantly with a scattering of delicate stacking rings as you can see here. Alternatively, ask your manicurist to apply a glitter top…