Yet, over the past few months a number of new nail polish brands have emerged, offering only shades once reserved for the deepest depths of winter.
Both brands are, in fact, the product of another trend – men’s nail polish – which, until recently, has been a relatively underdeveloped arena.
All of Gucci Beauty’s products are unisex and its tight edit of five polish colours includes a straightforward black shade and a vibrant slime-y green.
To fans of nail art, we recommend getting your hands on Eda Levenson’s nail stickers for ManiMe.