Last month’s news that gel nails could trigger a life-changing allergy had women looking with concern at the ends of their brightly painted fingers. Zahra Hankir reveals how nail polish became political

Your new mani’s looking great, then you snap one nail off. Bloggers recommend a quick repair with some teabag fabric

Nail art dates back millennia, taking in complex social codes, cultural appropriation, modern slavery and the sexism of lockdown rules for beauty salons

Get salon perfect with polish that goes the distance

We can lend a shaky hand to the struggling salon sector as we file and paint during lockdown

Salons such as Tropical Popical, Nail Transphobia and WAH Nails are using their largely women-only spaces to raise awareness of issues such as domestic violence and to help young businesswomen in the trade

Whatever your inspiration, it’s at your fingertips this season, says Eva Wiseman

Turn the tips of your fingers into mini artworks with bright colours and bold designs, says Eva Wiseman

Fed up with boring old nail varnish? How about adding some sparkliness to your finger tips, says Eva Wiseman

What’s hot and what’s not in fashion this week

A spray polish for those incapable of painting their own nails neatly sounds ideal – so we gave it a go

Can’t be bothered to invest in sequins and a blow-dry this Christmas? Just do your nails. The founder of Wah Nails tells Lauren Cochrane how

Two LA-based design students are fusing electronics and gels to give their clients new power at their fingertips, says Leah Harper