/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/all-wrapped-up/14781980-2-eng-GB/all-wrapped-up_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/all-wrapped-up/14781980-2-eng-GB/all-wrapped-up_GZOOM.jpgAll wrapped up We all love the look of freshly painted nails but sometimes the hassle, and the potential mess, is enough to put us off our usual manicure regime. Cue nail wraps, the lazy girls answer to perfect nails in an instant.
Now available in countless styles and designs, they are a great alternative to usual nail art techniques and once you get the hang of application (pulling them tight over the nail before filing away the excess is key) they really are a doddle to use.
Here’s 6 of the best nail wraps to see you through the party season...
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-chic-simplicity/14782038-2-eng-GB/best-for-chic-simplicity_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-chic-simplicity/14782038-2-eng-GB/best-for-chic-simplicity_GZOOM.jpgBest for: Chic simplicity As seen on the SS13 Chanel catwalk, a French manicure is super chic and suits both office sophistication and evening drinks. However, painting on precise white tips is much easier said than done.
These French Manicure Nail Wraps by Nailease, £6.99 will keep your fingertips looking neat and tidy and there’s no need to worry about clashing colours with your wardrobe.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-the-wow-factor/14782062-2-eng-GB/best-for-the-wow-factor_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-the-wow-factor/14782062-2-eng-GB/best-for-the-wow-factor_GZOOM.jpgBest for: The Wow Factor These metallic nail wraps are sure to get your fingertips noticed. With nails as bold as these, you can go more subtle with your makeup, but still make a statement.
Maybelline Colorshow Nail Wraps in 06 Heavy Metal, £6.99.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-matching-toes/14782069-2-eng-GB/best-for-matching-toes_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-matching-toes/14782069-2-eng-GB/best-for-matching-toes_GZOOM.jpgBest for: Matching Toes Bought a perfect pair of peeptoes for the Christmas party? It’s time to tidy up those toes. Nail Inc Nail Wraps come with transfers for both the fingers and toes, for complete nail co-ordination. ELLE loves Nail Wraps in Solid Gold, £7.95.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-texture/14782093-2-eng-GB/best-for-texture_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-texture/14782093-2-eng-GB/best-for-texture_GZOOM.jpgBest for: Texture L’Oreal has taken nail wraps to the next dimension with these 3D designs. We love L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Nail Stickers in 006 Chic Python, £8.99.
/var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-creativity-design/14782100-3-eng-GB/best-for-creativity-design_GA.jpg /var/elleuk/storage/images/beauty/make-up-skin/make-up-features/six-of-the-best-nail-wraps/best-for-creativity-design/14782100-3-eng-GB/best-for-creativity-design_GZOOM.jpgBest for: Creativity & Design Cheat your way to amazing nail art with Nail Rock Nail Wraps. They come in a huge range of different designs, from the simple to the spectacular, with designs you could never even hope to achieve with your trusty nail art pens. ELLE loves Nails Rock Designed by Topshop Galaxy Nail Wraps, £6.65.
