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A nail technician to the stars, Andrea Fulerton’s artistic ingenuity has long been sought after on the talons of the masses. Transcending catwalk trends and celebrity favourites onto the fingernails of the everyday high street woman is now a possibility thanks to the result of a partnership between Superdrug and Andrea Fulerton; The Andrea Fulerton Boutique. A one-stop nail shop to achieve fabulous looking fingertips, The Andrea Fulerton Boutique puts the ‘Super’ into one of Britain’s largest beauty and health retailers.

Fulerton’s collection oozes a kind of nail art creativity which has previously been a luxury afforded only by the A list. Bursting with bright colours and quirky designs, The Andrea Fulerton Boutique caters to the nail’s every whim. From buffers to removers, to polish and gemstones, the range offers copious possibilities for snazzy nails for which women across the land are, no doubt, truly thankful.

With grunge tipped to be one of this season’s most popular trends, the Andrea Fulerton Nail Tattoo Crosses and Skull and Cross Bones are the perfect antidote to a rock chic look, adding an alternative but pretty edge to an otherwise toughened-up trend. Easy to apply and remove, the stickers can be placed on both bare and painted fingernails, and sealed with Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique GlossUp Overcoat to ensure a longer lasting finish.

Razzle-dazzle is synonymous to the range, thanks to its treasure trove of 24 colours all inspired by celebrities that Andrea has worked with, and the Crystal Gemstones and Stripe & Sparkle products that add an all important finishing touch. With a striper brush and glitter shaker, the six shades in the Stripe & Sparkle collection add intensity and glitzy glam to the nail, transforming an outfit to radiate star quality.

To hit the nail on the head as a fashion-forward filly, tantalise your talons with a treat from The Andrea Fulerton Boutique.

Available from Superdrug instore or online 

www.superdrug.com

Roxanne, my colleague at work, is often teased for being a pink princess due to the collection of pink products on her desk. While Rox likes it shocking, salmon, rose and fuschia, I'm all about aubergine, amethyst, lilac and plum. I am a purple girl. My love for the colour extends to my bedroom, to my wardrobe and now, to my nails, thanks to The Organic Pharmacy's Violet Organic Glam Nail Polish. 

A polish free from DBP, Toluene, Formaldehyde, the Violet Organic Glam offers an intense, vibrant and long lasting colour, which is both chip resistant and durable. Its fast-drying formula provides a high gloss, flawless and professional finish without compromise. Sunday afternoons are best spent by having a pampering session; a home mani and pedi in my favourite colour has made me one happy girlie.

On Monday morning, the battle for Princess P is on. Purple was the luxury dye of the middle ages, expensive and elegant, it was worn only by royalty and the wealthy. Thus, at 9.33am, I am in no doubt that I will be crowned Princess Purple. 

Organic Glam Nail Polish- £9.99

www.theorganicpharmacy.com 

I recently returned from a spa weekend with a pedicure disaster. My poor tootsies, once a vibrant coral shade, had become chipped and quite honestly an unsightly beauty crime in the few hours it took me to border hop from the rolling hills of Essex to my homelands of Surrey.  A home mani and pedi was in order. In times like this there was just one varnish I could turn to: Toma.

Toma's Tutti frutti collection is bursting with vibrant hues perfect for the summer and whilst I'm spending this summer in Blighty, their exotically named polishes made me feel I had been transported to tropical climes. Mango Sorbet was my polish of choice; its natural Pearl Formula ensured long-lasting colour and coverage to ensure that my talons are looking luscious. Once Mango Sorbet has tantalised my taste buds; I'll be coating my nails with one of their other offerings; whether it be Pistachio Cream, Tutti Frutti, Strawberries & Cream, Blueberry Sorbet or Grape Sorbet, I know that Toma will set off my summer wardrobe with style.  

Painting nails had often turned into a bit of a palava; until a godsend was granted by Aphrodite. Greek goddess of love and beauty, she has given to women roaming this earth Toma's Tutti Frutti Collection and with that, my nails are truly grateful.   

£7.45

www.madbeauty.com 

So the all important Sunday Times Style Best Beauty Buys came out this weekend and its always interesting to see which of our favourites have made the cut. So for the next week we’ll be looking at our favourite best beauty buys…

Voted as the best nail polish by Sunday Times Style, Essie is not only used by nail salons around the world but comes in the widest choice of colours from the palest of pinks - perfect for weddings - to rich reds, bright pinks and new season colours.

£9.95

www.cultbeauty.co.uk