From the Italian manicure to blooming gel, we've been spoilt for choice when it comes to manicure trends this year. But forget gels and acrylics, because there's a new technique to get on board with ...

Gel manicures are a pretty simple technique that gives us a gorgeous set of nails at a fraction of the normal time. The system consists of shaping your cuticles and nails for the polish to lay evenly.

So, I set out to try it for myself. While the process took nearly an hour and half (after the dipping, there is a good amount of filing and buffing involved), I was immediately impressed. The colour ...