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While many nail addicts love an indulgent trip to the spa for a flawless professional manicure, a rising trend in nail art promises both convenience and comfort. Known as spray nail polish, the newest innovation in nails brings nail lacquer into a handy-sized aerosol can. Staying true to its name, it claims to be as simple as spritzing the polish on your fingertips. The technology is said to adhere to your base coat, for an efficient and instant at-home mani.

The spray manicure process involves applying a clear base coat, then spraying on the colour of your choice. One the spray is dry, you can then apply a clear top coat. After you wash your hands, the polish all over your fingers immediately disappears, leaving a finished manicure.

For poorly coordinated mani maniacs who are prone to smudges and smears, this convenient concept may help to simplify your manicure. However, if you prefer the precision and eye-catching detail of intricate nail art, this may be a beauty trend to skip. After all, spray on nails may not allow you the variety to create enviable and artistic talons.

Will the spray manicure quickly take over as the latest must-have nail technique? Although it may be too early to make predictions, we will be keeping a finger (pun intended, of course!) on the pulse of this rising fad.