Create the perfect manicure with Leighton Denny

Hi ladies, Leighton Denny here,

Just dropped in to tell you about my exciting Today's Special Value and to share a few tips to help you get the best results. Whether you want bold colour or beautifully natural nails, The Ultimate Collection has all you need to achieve your favourite look, quickly and simply, in the comfort of your own home.

With an assortment of gorgeous products, including brand-new nail polishes, anyone can re-create my well-known nail looks. From the classic French Manicure to kooky colour cocktails, this selection of top-notch items will allow you to create a different look for each day of the week, and more besides!

How to create a flawless French Manicure

There's no need for perfect eyesight or a steady hand - just follow these simple, step-by-step instructions.

1. Apply a Base Coat to your nails, such as Undercover. When dry, dab your Natural White Nail Varnish across the tip of each nail.

2. Use the Precision Brush dipped into Corrector Liquid like an eraser to carefully wipe away the excess white polish and make a gentle curve. Wipe the brush on a tissue after each use.

3. Follow with another application of Base Coat over the entire nail.

4. When dry, apply the Nail Varnish of your choice over the entire nail. For a high-gloss finish, continue with a thin application of Top Coat over the top, such as Crystal Finish.

For fabulously natural, no-effort nails…

1. Buff and gloss the nail with the three surfaces of the Trio Buffer. Use a few strokes of surface one, buffing from side to side across the nail. A few strokes of surface two will help smooth ridges and imperfections on the nail surface.
 
Do not buff too much or you could thin the nail. Lastly use surface three, buffing rapidly to leave the nail with a super-smooth surface and wet-look shine.

2. Brush Slick Tips Nail & Cuticle Oil around each cuticle and over the nail and gently massage.

3. Use the pink end of the Hoof Stick to gently push back cuticles in small circular movements, creating healthy, moisturised and natural-looking nails and cuticles.

How to achieve the Naked Moon effect

If you fancy having nails that make a statement, then try the Naked Moon technique. Massively popular with the celebs, this high fashion, glamorous look will give you nails that’ll be envied by all.

1. Apply a Base Coat to the nails, such as Undercover, leaving the 'half moon' naked. When the Base Coat has changed from shiny to matte, apply two thin coats of Nail Varnish, again leaving the half moon free of polish.

2. Use the Precision Brush dipped into Corrector Liquid like an eraser to carefully wipe away the excess polish and make a gentle curve. Wipe the brush on a tissue after each use.

3. Follow with a thin coat of Top Coat, such as Crystal Finish, to wrap up your polish and leave your nails with a glass-like shine.

Create new and exciting French Manicures

Try the following combinations to create a host of unique French Manicures;

Natural White tips + Natural White over the top = Cool-Headed French
Natural White tips + Starkers over the top = Executive French
Natural White tips + Paramount Pink over the top = Babydoll French
Natural White tips + Unmatched Mocha over the top = Café Au Lait French


Plus, create your own Colour Cocktails
 
Layer one polish on top of another to create a host of different looks;

On the Rocks + Unmatched Mocha over the top = Super-subtle latte shimmer
Infatuation + Paramount Pink over the top = Multi-faceted party shimmer


Visit the Leighton Denny shop

For more of Leighton Denny's tips, tune in today (Wednesday 28th October) at 12am - 2am, 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 7pm and 10pm to see him live on QVC.

Plus, for more beauty advice, check out Alison Young's Beauty Bible

Comments

[Rita McShane]

Leighton, Many thanks for another brilliant TSV. I think I must have bought them all as your nail colours are fantastic.
I have a wee problem, I used to have gel nails and since then I have 1 nail which is split right down the middle and no matter what I do I can't fix it. I have used lots of serums etc but to no avail. Can you help?
Thanks,
Rita x

[Mrs Janet Brown]

Help.. Why does my nail polish wear from the tip after only afew hours after application ?? I follow your instructions rigidly but the tip always wears away so much faster than the rest of the polish.The polish on the main part of my nail lasts & lasts. What am I doing wrong ???

[JEAN]

LEIGHTON I LOVE WATCHING YOU ON QVC - YOU AND ALISON LAST NIGHT WERE VERY AMUSING!

I HAVE A PROBLEM WHICH I'M HOPING YOU CAN HELP ME SORT. MY NAILS ARE RELATIVELY LONG AND WELL GROOMED. THE PROBLEM IS THAT AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS WEAR THE POLISH JUST PEELS OFF. WHEREAS BEFORE IT WOULD LAST 5 DAYS PLUS I AM ONLY GETTING A COUPLE.

I USE NAIL ENVY AS MY BASE, ONE OF YOUR COLOURS AND SECHE VITE AS THE TOP DRY COAT - SO THAT'S 2 COATS OF NAIL ENVY, 2 COATS OF COLOUR AND ONE OF TOP COAT

THIS IS REALLY FRUSTRATING SO I'M HOPING YOU CAN OFFER SOME ADVICE. INCIDENTALLY I DO HAVE AN UNDER ACTIVE THYROID WHICH DOES AFFECT HAIR AND NAILS ETC SO I'M NOT SURE IF THIS IS APPROPRIATE.

[Ruth Tucker]

Leighton your products are amazing, i never used to care about my nails really until i saw you and your products on QVC now every one comments fo amazing they look.

thank you so much

Ruth x