Nail It: DIY Manicure Tips and Tricks

Top Coats

Go for the bold. These of-the-moment colors flatter all skin tones.

Bright Strawberry

Splurge: Dior Vernis in Plaza ($23, dior.com; shown)
Steal: OPI Nail Lacquer in Kiss Me on My Tulips ($9, Ulta stores)

Taffy Purple

Splurge: Nails Inc. London Nail Polish in St. John's Wood ($10, sephora.com)
Steal: Wet n Wild MegaLast Salon Nail Color in On a Trip ($2, drugstores; shown)

Peach Sherbet

Splurge: Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Purity ($14, sephora.com; shown)
Steal: Essie Nail Polish in A Crewed Interest ($8, essie.com)

Vibrant Teal

Splurge: Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Teal Topaz ($19, esteelauder.com)
Steal: L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail in Now You Sea Me ($6, drugstores; shown)