I love painting my nails; it always completes a look. And there’s something about admiring the end result: an Instagram-worthy moment.
I try to paint my nails as much as possible, but it’s hard between dancing and modelling, as I’m not meant to wear colour. So, when I have time off, I experiment with different shades and looks. Recently, I’ve discovered a new love of darker, bolder nail varnishes, but I usually find myself back with my favourites: pink, purple, blue and, of course, metallic, which is a big trend right now.
Nars Nail Polish in Delos (£15) has a bold finish, but it’s quite a statement. I found the packaging tricky (it was hard to open) and holding the brush didn’t feel that comfortable.
Barry M’s Molten Metal Varnish in Gold Rush (£3.99) was lighter than I expected, and I loved the shimmer and shine. Gold isn’t usually my favourite metallic, but this was so light, it looked less like gold and more sparkly. I’d use it as a top coat over another colour.
I liked Seventeen’s Gel Colour Polish in Hot Toddy (£3.99), with its silvery-pink shade. It does need a couple of coats for a strong colour, though. Apply only one, and after a day the pink faded into a plain silver.
And I loved Rimmel’s 60 Seconds Super Shine Polish in Your Majesty (£2.99). This silver polish was easy to apply, dried very quickly and was easy to remove; I adored the finished look. Definitely my favourite – and one for the party season.
• Next week: All Ages model David Yang on charcoal products for oily skin
