Firstly, the basics. Make sure that your nail beds are oil free by cleaning them with an acetone-free nail varnish remover. Always use a base coat, use two layers of polish and finish with a glossy top-coat to seal the polish.
Jin Soon Choi – one of the most famous names in the beauty industry – has manicured the nails of Vogue cover stars and Marc Jacobs models, but still runs spas in New York city, where she chats to real people about their nail needs. It’s these conversations that inform the formula of her polishes. We picked her brain and got her top tips for at-home manicures. And if you can't be bothered with all that, then check out our list of London's best nail bars and best at-home beauty services.
