ImaxtreeShow: Cushnie et Ochs
EssieShow: Michael Costello
The colours: Essie Tuck It In My Tux and Penny Talk
The technique: Dip a fan brush in Penny Talk, remove post of the polish, then lightly swipe across the tip of the nail horizontally.
EssieShow: Alexander Wang
The colours: Essie Sand Tropez and Sugar Daddy
The technique: Layer one coat of each polish, then finish with a matte top coat to get the "concrete" look.
ImaxtreeShow: Zadig & Voltaire
EssieShow: Christian Siriano
The colours: Essie Carry On, Leggy Legend, Splash of Grenadine and A Cut Above
The technique: Apply two coats of Carry On, then use a striping brush to layer Leggy Legend and A Splash of Grenadine in alternating, wavy lines. For a pink glitter accent, finish with A Cut Above.
ImaxtreeShow: Monse
EssieShow: Jonathan Simkhai
The colours: Essie Midnight Cami, Topless & Barefoot and Licorice with a coat of Bordeaux
The technique: The three nail looks each featured two coats of solid colour, except for Licorice, which was layered with Bordeaux.
EssieShow: Jonathan Simkhai (look 2)
The colours: Essie Midnight Cami, Topless & Barefoot and Licorice with a coat of Bordeaux
The technique: The three nail looks each featured two coats of solid colour, except for Licorice, which was layered with Bordeaux.
Show: Tanya Taylor
The colours: Essie Au Natural, Go Overboard, Bahama Mama and Smokin' Hot
The technique: Apply a coat of Au Natural, then create a "U" shape using one colour at the tip of every nail. Use a striping brush to perfect the edges.
ImaxtreeShow: Tibi
The colours: JINsoon Heirloom, Pop Orange Charme, Hope and Cool Blue
The technique: Apply two coats of one of the above polishes to a single nail, and leave the rest bare.
ImaxtreeShow: Jeremy Scott
ImaxtreeShow: Prabal Gurung
The colours: JINsoon Grace or Toff
The technique: Draw a horizontal line about mid-way on the nail, then fill in the top half with polish for a "dipped" look.
ImaxtreeShow: Jenny Packham
ImaxtreeShow: Nicholas K
ImaxtreeShow: Naeem Khan
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