The Experts: Nails

Donna Perillo owner Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa, NYC

4 Handy Tips and favorite picks from A-list manicurists and industry experts

1. Keep Them Soft: The season's bright polishes look best on short nails in a "squoval" - square with rounded edges - shapes, says Hipp
2. Change It Up: For a new look in no time, brush a sheer pearly shade on top of your existing polish, says Lippmann.
3. Go The Distance: to make a mani last, apply polish to clean dry nails and reapply top coat every few days, say Choi.
4. Stay Smooth: Says Perillo, file nails in one direction to avoid splitting.