StyleNest team up with Poundland to bring you the latest nail looks that will give your nails the must-have makeover, whilst pinching the pennies.
Poundland have teamed up with nail technician Sophy Robson to offer readers three striking looks that can be created effortlessly and effectively from home.
Having collaborated with brands such as Jimmy Choo as well as worked for the likes of Tom Ford, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, Robson started work in the nail industry around ten years ago. With underground art, fashion and music at the heart of her designs, Sophy Robson uses nail art to create fashion for your fingertips.
Look 1. Pop Art
You need: Black Matte & Gloss varnish (£1 for both), fuchsia pink and red mix up nails (£1 for each), all available from your local Poundland store. Total spend: £3
Shape all your nails into the same oval shape, wipe the nails clean with nail polish remover and apply a clear base coat
Take the fuchsia pink polish from Poundland’s Gel Effect set and paint all your nails.
Next take the red polish from the Poundland’s Gel Effect set and carefully paint half the nail, exactly down the middle of the nail.
Using Poundland’s Matte Black polish, now carefully paint a rectangle stripe down the centre line from the cuticle line to just over the middle of the nail.
To make the lines neater you can use a thin paint brush dipped in nail polish remover and correct any mistakes.
When the polish is dry, cover your nails with Poundland’s clear gloss top coat and your look is complete.
Look 2. Black on Black Animal print
You need: Black Matte & Gloss varnish ( £1 for both polishes) . Available from your local Poundland store. Total spend £1.
Shape all nails into the same oval shape, wipe your nails clean and apply a base coat.
Paint each nail with two coats of Poundland’s Matte Black polish.
Using Poundland’s gloss clear polish to create the animal print pattern by making shapes with Poundland’s clear gloss top coat.
Wait for the polish to dry and your ready to go.
For more information, visit www.poundland.co.uk and www.sophyrobson.com