There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

For all its redeeming qualities — namely daylight saving, linen co-ords and woven sandals, and an endless string of social events — there's no denying that the summer months can wreak havoc on a ...