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"This Season&amp;#39;s #NailArt Musts\\nWhether you like your mani bare, bright or bold, we&amp;#39;ve got the best tricks for your tips.\\n__Get Glowing__\\n\\nNude nails are great in theory, but they can end up looking dull. Instead, try [Dior 'Nail Glow' Nail Enhancer](http://www.dior.com/beauty/usa/en/makeup/nails/manicure/y0027070/py0027070-cmanicure.html), $24, which makes the pinks of your nails pinker and the whites of your nails whiter\u2014exactly what a French mani *wishes* it was. Just remember to load on cuticle oil every couple days, since hangnails will be easy to spot.\\nGet girly, without going full Ballet Slipper by choosing a bottle of pink [HIPP x RGB Nail Sheer](http://www.rgbcosmetics.com/collections/hippxrgb/products/s1) that matches your skin tone. File tips into your favorite shape, then paint a coat on clean nails (two if you want a more noticeable shade). Think of it like the perfect shade of blush.\\nIf you lived through the 90s, you probably coated your nails with Wite-Out once or twice (no judgments!). Pencil case pros, check it out: pasty nails are super-hot for spring. Just make sure to use [three coats of white](http://www.sephora.com/nail-lacquer-P377412?skuId=1492131) with a high-gloss topper, so the polish looks perfectly opaque and shiny.\\nNeutral nudes have become a salon standby for many, but this season blue-gray is the new go-to. Try a triple coat of [Butter London 3 Free Nail Lacquer](http://bit.ly/Xref0z) in Muggins, $15; a super-glossy top coat is your best bet for the warmer weather.\\nA half coat of silver and gold sparkle adds just enough bling to plain nails. File tips into a squoval and coat them with clear polish. Then paint a silvery sparkle ([Sephora X The Sparklers](http://www.sephora.com/the-sparklers-P377284?skuId=1483742) in Whimsical, $11.50, is perfect) diagonally across the top half of nails. The best part? Glitter keeps chips to a minimum.\\n__A Fabber French__\\n\\nThe French is making a major comeback this season, but for bold babes who can't stomach the thought of pink and white, try a polish duo like [Revlon Nail Art Expressionist](http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=464464&amp;catid=183598&amp;cmbProdBrandFilter=110331&amp;aid=338666&amp;aparam=goobase_filler&amp;device=c&amp;network=g&amp;matchtype=) in Pinkasso, $9. Then, French it up.\\nThe trick with this genius look? Do the silver first, then paint coral on either side. Keep a pointy [makeup applicator](http://bit.ly/150u9DB) on hand and dip it in polish remover to touch up edges.\\nA coat or two of this spotted pastel polish makes it look like Martha Stewart got at your tips ... in a good way. Hardy Candy [Candy Sprinkle Nails](http://www.hardcandy.com/beauty-nails/hc-nails-jelly-bean-blue/), $4, come in nine black spotted pastels, but Jelly Bean Blue redefines Robin's Egg.\\nYeah, you've seen pastels before. But this season it's all about pretty pops with a gray undertone. Pick up a polish that makes you think of chalk, not Easter eggs (like the four shades in the NCLA [Life's A Beach collection](http://www.shopncla.com/collections/lifes-a-beach), $16 each), or paint a layer of greige under the pastel polish you already have.\\nStreet style gurus seem to be living by the motto \\\"If it isn't neon, it shouldn't be on,\\\" so why would your polish be an exception? Reach for a juicy pop of color\u2014American Apparel has eight [perfect neons](http://bit.ly/10QQpul) for $6 each\u2014and paint an opaque coat on one nail as a flash of color or paint all ten brilliantly bright.\\nBright is great, but a dose of texture makes your color a spring statement. Try [Julep Neon Nail Dips](http://bit.ly/11QNlR2), $12, which come with a pot of Ultra Pink and Hot Magenta neon glitter that you brush over your wet mani, then follow with a top coat. It's pro, to go!\\nTry to freehand sunset manis, and you'll end up with a mess. Instead, paint nails white and let them dry completely. Then, press half of a reinforcement sticker over the base of your nails. Paint a coat of a corally pink polish ([Ulta Salon Formula Nail Lacquer](http://bit.ly/Zg7vzS) in Showgirl, $6, is perfect) from the sticker to the tips of your nails, then peel off the reinforcement when the polish is dry. Pretty, right?\\n__Pyramid Polish__\\n\\nThis look? Not so hard to get. If your nails are long enough, file them to an almond shape, then give yourself a regular mani with black polish. Once that's dry, paint a stroke of opaque white polish diagonally across your nail, and brush toward the opposite tip. Mirror the stroke in the other direction and repeat with a double coat of pale pink.\\nBeach babes: this must-have shade is made for you. [NARS Nail Polish](http://bit.ly/YbIkyr) in Disco Inferno, $19, looks more like a mermaid's fins than a regular old mani. Coat your toes with a double layer for a color that's part green, part purple, and completely seaside chic.\\nFunky, chunky, super-sized sparkles are taking the place of fine-glitter formulas. Try [Orly Flash Glam FX](http://www.orlybeauty.com/flash-glam-fx.php) in It's A Meteor, $10, on clean nails for a gold-and-silver take on the trend, or [Claire's Chunky Glitter Nail Polish](http://www.claires.com/store/goods/beauty/cat1260080/nails/p75615/chunky-glitter-nail-polish/), $5, for a multicolored twist.\\nBlack matte gets an update with funky chalkboard designs on top. Paint your paws black, then doodle with a pastel paint pen ([TopShop](http://bit.ly/XrhTrf) has awesome options) until you dig the designs. Top everything off with a matte top coat and school any [\\\\#nailart](https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23nailart) haters."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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