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Three micro dopamine hits that consistently deliver for me: catching sight of a shirtless Rupert Campbell-Black on screen, the first sip of an extra-hot skinny latte and glancing downwards to see perfectly polished nails.

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A glossy manicure has the power to make you feel pulled together,aware(especially if you’ve opted for something boundary pushing) and feminine. It’s the most democratic beauty buy: you can pick up a polish for as little as £2.50 in Boots and nobody knows if those merlot tips are courtesy of Rimmel or Dior.

With party season galloping into view, here’s our guide to the shapes to sport, the styles to experiment with and the industry-disrupting product you need to try.

Are you feeling feline?

Cat’s-eye nails are set to be this party season’s coolest look. Luminous and mesmerising, they catch the light beautifully. Most commonly done in salon, it’s also possible to create the effect at home. It’s achieved by using a polish infused with magnetic particles, then hovering a magnet over it, pulling those particles into a stripe that mimics the slit of a cat’s eye. TryNails Inc Get Magnetized Magnetic Nail Polish Duo(£18, nailsinc.com),Mylee Cat Eye Gel Polish in Spell(£10, boots.com; uses a UV lamp to cure) or ask in salon forThe Gel Bottle’s Cabaret Magnetica deep, velvety red (from £30; find a salon at thegelbottle.com).

Go over to the dark side

Jet-black nails are the beauty editors’ go-to and manicurist Becky Wood’s favourite. ‘If I had to choose one shade to wear for the rest of my life it would be black. It’s so chic, goes with everything and suits every skin tone. Plus it works on all lengths of nails. TryBoots Polished Nail Polish in 018(£2.99, boots.com) orOpi Nail Lacquer in Lady In Black(£12.80, johnlewis.com).

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If noir nails feel too goth, try ‘very dark shades of burgundy, brown and navy instead’, says Wood.BioSculpture Gemini Nourishing Nail Polishin deep redGarnet Black(£15.50, biosculpture.co.uk) has been the brand’s fastest-selling shade to date – it has sold out twice since its launch in August.Kure Bazaar Nail Polish in Ganache(£16, johnandginger.co.uk) is a covetable deep brown andEssie Gel Couture in Caviar Bar(£10.99, boots.com) is a magnificently inky blue-black.

Do unbreakable nails

BIAB(Builder In A Bottle) is a Gel Bottle in-salon product that gives me a manicure that regularly lasts a month. Now comesHard BEERa supercharged version that makes your polish even durable. Perfect for people whose lifestyle or job means they’re hard on their nails or who want to grow them long (from £45; find a salon at thegelbottle.com).

How to make your fingers look longer

‘Try switching your square-oval nail shape for a rounded almond style,’ says manicurist Becky Wood. ‘Once my clients try it, they’re hooked.’

The pro-tip top coat

Wood lovesEssie Gel Couture Gel Top Coat (£10.99, boots.com). ‘I really rate Essie,’ she says. ‘The brushes are rounded, so you can get into the cuticle area, making application easier.’

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Tried & tested: stick-on gel nails

Personal trainer Jodie Brinson road-testedGlaize Stick-On Gel Nails(from £9.10, glaize.co) for us and reports: ‘I managed to put these on in ten minutes. I’m hard on my nails but they lasted a good two weeks. In fact, I only changed them because I wanted to try a different colour. They are thick, so they protected my nails and gave them strength. Five stars from me.’

53%

hydrogen peroxide has been found in some illegal teeth-bleaching kits

The stat, from a report by the BBC, is frightening – the legal limit for dentists’ use in the UK is 6%. So be very aware.

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Fuller-hair hack

Color Wow Root Cover Up(£29.50, spacenk.com) is designed to disguise greys, but stylist Zoë Irwin uses it on her A-list clients to give the illusion of density to patchy hairlines.

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MCoBeauty Cheek & Lip Tint(£6.50, superdrug.com) is giving us Glossier vibes. It delivers a subtle pop of colour and flattering dewy shine.