Just like your morning latte, bold nail art adds that extra little hit to your day.

Photography: David Newton, Beauty Director: Evie Leatham

Rise and Shine

During winter’s bone-chilling mornings the ‘ombre’ nail – one colour fading into another – is the easiest way to inject some much-needed cheer. “Modernise this sunrise-inspired graduation of orange to red with subtle embellishment,” says Michelle Humphrey, Maybelline New York’s nail artist who created the looks on these pages. “Whether it’s polka-dots in a contrasting colour or adding an animal print such as black leopard spots over the top, detail is key.”

The ultimate pick-me-up