We love our painted nails looking fresh and sexy, ready to go out for a night on the town. What we don’t realize is that there is a certain way to paint them, and there are mistakes we should be avoiding if we want the perfect DIY manicure. Even your professional manicurist might be making these mistakes. So, here are some manicure mistakes to watch out for.

We can’t help ourselves but be obsessed with all things tropical during this time of the year. Palm trees, pineapples, flamingos, cocktails, beaches, all those things remind us of beautiful exotic destinations. Bring your love for exotic destinations to your nails this season by flaunting a tropical-themed manicure. Here are our favorite nail designs for you to get inspired.

Nail maintenance can be such pain. It’s one of those little things, that makes such a difference in our appearance, but also far too time consuming for those of us with a hectic schedule. Here are a few tips for keeping your nails pretty, but also healthy. Click to shop the products and make sure you have them with you when you go for your next mani/pedi. Remember, it’s wise to always take your own polishes with you to the nail salon to prevent spread of germs and potential nail fungus.