Another favourite beauty trend of ours, and one that’s so often underestimated. Say hello to nail art. Once exams are out the way, and you’ve little to fill your days besides watching Friends, use your freedom effectively and put your time and effort in to perfecting your mani. From gem-stones to foils, to fabulously intricate patterns, there are infinite options in how to jazz up your digits.

Get online and take inspiration from Pinterest, Wah Nails and Grazia’s #ManicureMonday, before hitting the shops to stock up on supplies. Personal favourites with us LS Fashion eds are the NPW gems and nail pens, and the Chix foil wraps. (Npw nail pens come in all the colours of the rainbow, and are available at New Look. For Chix Nail wraps, we stock up online).

Whether you chose to match your mani or clash your colours in your Summer Ball ensemble, don’t let your nails be just a last minute chore.

NPW nail art supplies, from £2.95, available at www.npw.co.uk or at New Look.

Chix nail foils, £4.95, available at www.chixnails.co.uk

Words: Alice Tate