Pantone Peach

How to: Place tape randomly over nail, then fill in with various shades of peach polish, using an eyeliner brush to get into corners. Leave to dry then lift the tape carefully and finish with top coat.

The tool: Elegant Touch Monochrome Nail Art Tape, £3

Glitter Flash

How to: “The underside of the nail gets overlooked but glitter catches the light as you move,” says Newman. Add glitter polish, a crystal, then tidy with a pointed cotton bud dipped in remover.

The tool: Barry M Nail Paint in Diamond Glitter, £2.99

UV Floral

How to: Paint stems on a base colour, add a clear coat, then three dots of adhesive. Place a UV crystal on each, then use a cocktail stick to seal the edges with adhesive.

The tool: Swarovski Electric Flatback Crystals, £19.99

Images: Pixeleyes

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