Always use a basecoat before applying polish as it prevents staining of the nail and using a topcoat helps the polish last longer.

If you make a mistake when applying your polish, using a cotton bud with a little nail polish remover to remove the unwanted polish on your skin.

When filing your nails, always go from the side to the middle.  NEVER saw backwards and forwards as this makes the nail weak.

Apply cuticle oil every night before you go to sleep.  This will nourish your nails and encourage them to grow.

Moisturise your hands before you go to sleep, paying attention to cuticles and 1∕3 of the way down the finger as this is where the "matrix" is. (The matrix is where the nail begins its growth).

For problem nails such as weak, brittle nails, we recommend Sally Hansen products.  They are great, reasonably priced and can be found in normal High Street shops and Supermarkets.

If you are a nail biter, we recommend Sally Hansen 'Maximum Growth' apply daily and visible results in just 10 days!

If you do have short nails, avoid dark polish as this emphasises shortness.  Use light natural colours or clear polish to make your nails shine.

Step 1: Shape nails using a nail file

Step 2: Apply conditioning cuticle remover and soak nails in warm water for approx 3 mins

Step 3: Using an orange stick, gently push back cuticles and remove dead cuticle from the nail plate

Step 4: Rinse nails and dry

Step 5: Apply base coat

Step 6: Apply 2 coats of your favourite polish or a clear polish for a natural look (allow to dry between coats)

Step 7: Apply top coat when polish is completely dry

If your eye lashes are really straight then it may be an idea to curl them.  There are many different types of eye lash curlers available from plastic, metal and heated for extra definition.  Eye lash curlers open up your eyes and make them look bigger.

Apply mascara to bottom lashes first but not too thick

Apply mascara to the top of your lashes before you apply to the underneath.  Hold the brush above the lashes and comb the wand downwards, then hold the wand under your lashes and apply upwards.  Always apply from the centre outwards

When your mascara is dry, use a mascara comb to comb through lashes and remove any clumps or lashes that have stuck together.

To soften your lips, apply moisturiser or lip balm

To even out the colour of your lips, apply foundation before applying your lip colour

Apply lip liner to define the shape of your lips and to prevent your lip colour from 'bleeding'

When applying lipstick, use a lip brush, this gives you more control on application