Pretty Polish for Fool-Proof Nails

I’ll be the first to admit my DIY mani-pedi skills aren’t exactly stellar. They could perhaps pass for poor at best—on a good day. I’ve been aware of it ever since I started trying it out at the tender age of 10, but it wasn’t until my college-aged brother commented the last time he saw me that “something doesn't look right with your nail polish” (this coming from an individual who views daily showers as a luxury, not a necessity) that I knew I needed help.


Last week I found my miracle-worker: Paul & Joe’s Nail Enamels. Just in time for the slew of Spring colors that are hitting the shelves, the new shades—think a pastel palette of vibrant greens, muted yellows and shimmery pinks—are fresh, fun and, best of all, somehow manage to make it look like someone else applied them. One shade gives you a sheer, clean look, while stacking on a few coats creates a rich hue, regardless of your skill level.
Maybe there’s hope for me yet