Groomed nails are so hot right now and those painted in this season's nail colour makes them even hotter! We know it's often hard to find the time to look after your nails but an at-home manicure isn't as hard as you think. Keep your cuticles in check, your nail length well looked after and always remember to use a base and top coat. If you want to know more about how to look after your nails at home then check our nail guru Leighton Denny's four easy steps to gorgeous nails here.

Otherwise reach for that nail file, apply that cuticle oil and be as daring as you can with your nail colour. Whether it's pretty pastels by Barry M, bold bright colours by OPI or natural nudes from Yves Saint Laurent, read on and take your pick from our favourite summer nails colours.

Check out our manicure and pedicure masterclass along with the must-have products for keep nails in-check at home.

We test bright nail polishes to bring you our top five, discover which ones made the list here.

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