Getting the perfect manicure

Most nail varnish brushes are too large for most of us, other than the most professional manicurists who can paint on fine white tips with great accuracy.

Throw out the brush

Many top nail technicians suggest throwing out the traditional brush altogether. Instead, they suggest, taking an eyeliner-sized brush and painting on a fine line of the white in a single stroke, tracking the white of the nail as closely as possible.

When this polish is wet, clean the brush in nail polish remover prior to running it along the near edge of the white tip. This will provide you with even, precise white tips. You can then paint over the entire nail with a sheer, pale pink polish, for example, Chanel’s Flamme Rose for a perfect finish.

Use a slightly off white for greater impact, for example, Revlon's White on White.