Beauty

Bamboozled by all the beauty products available?

Yup, us too. Which is why we've roped in professional make up artist and beauty guru Mailin Haddow to give us the lowdown on what's hot, what beauty products really work, and how to use your products to get the very best out of them.

So, whether you're looking for make up for a certain occasion, a recommendation for a new lippie, or some expert make-over advice, here's our guide to all things beautiful...

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Nails

From day-to-day care to manicure sets and emergency items, beauty guru and make-up artist Mailin Haddow gives us her pick of the essential products every girl needs to keep nails looking perfectly polished. We’re taking notes!

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Leighton Denny Crystal Nail File

Once you’ve tried this nail file, you won’t want to use anything else! This multi award-winning crystal nail file is a must-have in your manicure kit - it makes nail filing really fast and easy. If you see it, get it - it flies off the shelves, with devotees buying 2 or 3 at a time!

Leighton Denny Crystal Nail File £12

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Nails Inc Treatment Pack

Dry and damaged nails? This fabulous treatment kit will have your nails restored to their former glory in no time! The pack contains express nail polish remover wipe, vitamin E cuticle oil pen, 4 way buffer, A&E Treatment base coat, and Albert Bridge Treatment top coat. Or if you’ve troubled with weak, bendy nails Nails Inc also do a fantastic treatment pack to target that, too.

Nails Inc Treatment Pack for Dry and Damaged Nails £25

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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YSL French Manicure Kit

Nothing beats beautifully French manicured nails – a classic look, but one that can prove a bit challenging when you try it at home! That is, until you try the YSL French Manicure kit. I swear it couldn’t be simpler - the kit consists of 2 pens, a white one to draw the white onto the tip of the nail, and a pink one to brush on a veil of glossy pastel colour to the nail.

YSL French Manicure Kit £33

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Mavala Correcteur Pen for Nails

Don’t have the steadiest of hands when it comes to applying nail varnish? Don’t worry if you go over the lines a little - this handy nail polish remover pen will wipe away any minor mistakes in an instant. It removes any mishaps carefully without disturbing the rest of your polish.

Mavala Correcteur Pen for Nails £9.15

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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OPI Drip Dry Drops

Waiting for your nail polish to dry can often seem to take ages, especially when you're in a rush! OPI Drip Dry drops are ideal for when you can’t wait. Just apply 1 - 2 drops onto your nails after polish and you'll be touch dry in 1 minute, with nails completely dry in 5 minutes. You're ready to go!

OPI Drip Dry Laquer Drying Drops £13.45

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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Invisible Nail Bandages

These see-through nail bandages are a saviour when you get a split or cracked nail. provide a fabulous and easy quick fix repair to any snags. A must for every handbag!

John Lewis Invisible Nail Bandages £2

Get it from:
John Lewis at Buchanan Galleries

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17 Crackle Top Coat

The shattered art look is this season’s big trend for nails. This super cool top coat gives a fabulous crackled nail effect. In a gorgeous pale champagne gold colour, it looks gorgeous over a variety of different shades of nail polish.

17 Nail Extras Crackle Top Coat £3.99

Get it from:
Boots at Buchanan Galleries

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