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Nail polish and make-up wise, Nude is a safe bet ! Elegant and neutral at the same time, the nude manicure is ideal for those who want their nails to be distinguished... while being discrete like Nina Dobrev or Kate Middleton's ones!

It is easy to cheat with a coloured manicure, but with a Nude one it can't be done. The priority is taking care of your hands and nails.

Here is some step by step advice.

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Nails care

Start by filing your nails. Like Kate, you can have short and round nails, these shapes will highlights your Nude nail polish.

Moisturise your hands

This type of manicure is elegant, so if you have dry hands it won't look that good. Moisturise your hand and your nails outline. [/one_third] [two_third]

Choose the right colour and apply a nail polish

It exists different types of Nude, and it is important to choose the Nude shade that will go best with your skin.

Light skins will use a beige rosé shade, while darker skin will use a darker shade, like chocolate.

Once you have chosen your shade, apply a transparent nail polish.

Wait till it dries and then apply the nail polish. Two layers are necessary. Wait till it dry again.

The last step is putting a top coat to make it shine and make it last longer.

Christine Margossian for liveCoiffure.com [/two_third] [/row]