Talon show

Textured tips are the big news of 2013 and - luckily for us - the big brands have made it super easy to get the look at home.  From OPI's 'Liquid Sand' lacquers to the extensive range of finishes from nails inc., the 'nail art' look now pours freely from a bottle.  NO SKILL INVOLVED.

I grabbed a few from the Bella beauty cupboard and experimented with the effects...

nails inc. Concrete Effect Polish in Stonehenge.

nails inc. Feathers Effect Polish in Edinburgh layered over Bourjois So Laque Nail Enamel in Rose Imaginaire.

Models Own Wonderland Polish in Southern Lights applied to the tips of nails pre-painted with base coat.

nails inc. Feathers Effect Polish in Edinburgh layered over Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Ion.

Verdict?  I'm now obsessed with the Feathers one (as you might've guessed from the fact I tried it twice).  It's versatile, as it can be worn over any base shade, foolproof and surprisingly long-wearing.  

Buy yours online from 1st March.