nails

• 1 Royals, kittens and flowers: The inspiration for Katy Perry's unique nail art
  From the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge motifs to cute kitten wraps, Katy Perry is known for experimenting with wacky nail art. Now, the pop princess has now shown off her latest manicure – and...

• 2 Let your nails shine
  It's really important to care for our hands and make the most of them - they are key elements in how we communicate and the impression we create, and are all so easily forgotten. Put those fingertips...

• 3 Hologram chic: The new three-dimensional talon trend
  From glitter and neon to mini tuxedos – à la Zooey Deschanel – we have seen plenty of weird and wonderful nail crazes on the red carpet so far this awards season. And we now have...

• 4 Nailed it!
  With new polish and varnish ranges designed for each season, nails play an important fashion role all year round, but many of us feel that in summer our finger tips really come into their own. The warmer...

• 5 Beauty question: How do I deal with brittle nails?
  Causes   One of the most common reasons for nails becoming brittle is buffing with a fine-grained buffer. Although this is not a problem as an occasional practice, it is an abrasive process...

• 6 Tread softly
  Not only are calluses and patches of hard skin on the feet unsightly, they can also be incredibly painful. What makes this worse for sufferers is the tendency to think it's their own fault. In fact, there...

• 7 Burlesque beauty: Nails
  The stars of Burlesque were out in force in London this week, as Cher and Christina Aguilera took to the red carpet to premiere their hotly-anticipated movie. And, aside from bucketloads of talent and...

• 8 Get celebrity style
  The Ballet Bun The bun has been a runway regular for the past two seasons, and celebs are now rocking it with pride, all-be-it in varying forms. At “The Hills” wrap party, Whitney Port opted...

• 9 Your nails' worst enemies
  If you want beautiful hands, you need to take care of your nails. And that means being aware of factors and habits that can be damaging to them. A diet deficient in vitamin B, zinc, calcium or fatty...

• 10 Hand and finger tips and tricks
  Whether it's because of the wide range of attractive colours available, or simply that we want to look our best in the longer evenings, there are certainly plenty of women who flaunt their glossy fingertips...

• 11 All the colours of the rainbow!
  For a lot of people, hands are right up there with eyes and mouths when it comes to being attracted to someone, and, along with the voice and facial expression, body language and the way we use our hands...

• 12 Put a natural shine on your nails
  We've all heard about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, but did you know that two of the basic ingredients can be good for your nails if applied externally? Redolent of summer sunshine, lemon and...

• 13 Footwise: six steps to trim toes
  Are your feet fit for public display? Or are they rough and ragged from being neglected all through the long winter months? It's easy to remember to take care of our hands as they're constantly on view,...

• 14 Vamp it up for 'Twilight: Eclipse' with fabulous fingers
  It's almost time for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, as the movie premieres in LA. But the majority of us are extremely unlikely to have made it for the first night – especially with the hordes...

• 15 Are your nails up to scratch?
  Your hands and nails have probably weathered the winter with very little protection, so why not take time now to focus on your fingers? Simple health is the basis of beautiful nails. After that, it's up...

• 16 You’re a fake! Top beauty myths busted
  There are enough tips, tricks and techniques we need to learn to make the most of our natural beauty without wasting time on the old wives’ tales that can get in the way of a good, basic routine… Chocolate...

• 17 Jodie Prenger talks hair, makeup, signature scents and surgery
  Jodie Prenger, 30, won last year's BBC reality show I'd Do Anything to take the role of Nancy in Oliver!, now playing in the West End. As Rowan Atkinson leaves the role of Fagin, which is to be taken over...

• 18 Quick tip for top tootsies
  Now that British summer-time has finally arrived, we'll be pulling out those strappy sandals – a la Courtney Cox Arquette and Victoria Beckham - from the back of the wardrobe once more. But...

• 19 Bold nails are back
  It’s going to be a riot of colour for nails this spring/summer, according to one of our best-known nail experts, Marian Newman, who’s been working with Emma Watson and Kylie lately –...

• 20 Jodie says 'I'd Do Anything' for a bit of glam
  Jodie Prenger became an instant star last year when she won the BBC's I'd Do Anything series to become Nancy in the latest West End production of Oliver!, starring Rowan Atkinson. As she celebrates the...