Nails
7 Nail Essentials from Celebrity Manicurist April Foreman
Celebrity manicurist April Foreman is the guru behind Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman's flawless fingertips and toes. Now she shares the 7 nail essentials everyone should have in their mani/pedi kits
The best base coat
The key to creating a perfect manicure is a good primer. While no two fingertips are the same, Foreman swears Butter London's Nail Foundation Flawless Base Coat, $18, can fix any bumps, odd tints, or flakes. Even if you don't take care of your nails, or if your diet is off so that your nails have spots or are peeling, this product makes them look even and primes them perfectly for polish. "This base coat fills in the ridges and lightly camouflages imperfections, creating the perfect foundation for a flawless manicure," she says. Unlike clear primers, this base coat has a light nude hue, which allows sheer shades to stand out better when layered on top.SEE NEXT PAGE: The best top coat
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