Want easy DIY nails? Or are you looking for a manicure that is appropriate for work? Then these colorblock chevron nails are perfect for you. They’re easy to do and look modern yet professional. You only need to follow these simple steps to achieve this look.

For this manicure, I used Flyin High and Sunset Sail by China Glaze. China Glaze is one of my favourite brands of nail polish to use cos I have small nails and the smaller brush is the perfect size. I’m also using Orly’s Sec ‘N Dry quick dry top coat, but you can use any other quick dry top coat. Another thing you’ll need is scotch tape or any ordinary stationery tape.

Step 1: Paint your base nail colour. Here I’m using Sunset Sailas the base colour. I used two coats to ensure that the colour is opaque. Paint on a layer of your quick-dry top coat and leave to dry for about 10 minutes to ensure that it’s completely dry.

Step 2: When you’re sure that it’s completely dry (I cannot overemphasise this!), stick on a square of scotch tape, creating a V outline on your nail with it. Paint the uncovered area in your second colour Flyin High in my case.

Step 3: As the polish is drying, slowly peel the tape off. Touch up any smudge areas with a small nail brush.

Step 4: Go over your mani with a top coat, and repeat for your other fingers.

Hope you enjoyed my little tutorial. Comment and let me know how it went for you if you tried this!

Glitter Nail Polish and Nail Art Designs

My current star product is glitter nail polish. It’s basically clear or coloured nail polish with specks of glitter in it.

Clear glitter nail polish, in particular, is the best cheat for a quick glam nail design. It’s versatile enough to used as a base, or as a top coat to add that sparkle to your nail colour.

The best thing about this new trend is that nail polish brands are coming up with lots of different types of glitter polishes. You can choose from a whole bunch of colours (silver, gold, multi, etc), shapes (hearts, stars, confetti…) and sizes (microscopic to ostentatious). The possibilities are endless!

If you want to customise the colours and shapes, you can even buy your own glitter in a craft store and mix it in with your nail polishes.

Here are some of my favourite glitter nail polish designs from the web:

• Glitter and metallic nail polish go great together.
• Try glitter nail polish layered over matte nails.
• To achieve this full-on, chunky glittery look, wet your tips with clear nail polish and dip them into loose glitter.
• Glam up your gradient nails with a coat of glitter.