Texture nail art trend

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Animal style

<p>Wanna unleash your inner animal? Now you can create textured animal print effects on your nails with these fabulous Mock Croc colours from Andrea Fulerton. The double ended bottle of nail varnish contains two contrasting colours - simply apply the metallic base coat and follow by applying the Mock Croc overcoat for a gorgeous textured animal effect.</p>
<p>Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique Mock Croc, £7.99, <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/nails/andrea-fulerton-nail-boutique-mock-croc-mi-mi-88ml/invt/278050/" target="_blank">Superdrug</a></p>
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Wanna unleash your inner animal? Now you can create textured animal print effects on your nails with these fabulous Mock Croc colours from Andrea Fulerton. The double ended bottle of nail varnish contains two contrasting colours – simply apply the metallic base coat and follow by applying the Mock Croc overcoat for a gorgeous textured animal effect.

Andrea Fulerton Nail Boutique Mock Croc, £7.99, Superdrug

Grit and grime

Grainy textured nails are totally the hot new trend for 2013. Go for a grunge-chic look with this gritty nail varnish in punchy spring colours.

Textured Nail Paints, £3.99, Barry M

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Perfectly imperfect

<p>Your beauty is one-of-a-kind, similar to that of a speckled egg. Illamasqua's new speckled nail varnishes launched just in time for Easter with these gorgeous, speckled glitters. Our favourite is the speckled lilac!</p>
<p>Nail Varnish in Speckle, £14.50, <a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/nails/nail-varnishes/nail-varnish-in-speckle" target="_blank">Illamasqua</a></p>

Your beauty is one-of-a-kind, similar to that of a speckled egg. Illamasqua’s new speckled nail varnishes launched just in time for Easter with these gorgeous, speckled glitters. Our favourite is the speckled lilac!

Nail Varnish in Speckle, £14.50, Illamasqua

Party time

<p>Hey, where's the confetti! Party out in style with the new L'oreal Paris Colour Nail top coats - they just add an extra bit of glamour to spice up you rmanicure. With four amazing textures to choose from, you'll never get bored typing at your computer.</p>
<p>L'oreal Paris Colour Nail Top Coat, £4.99, <a href="http://www.superdrug.com/nails/loreal-color-riche-nail-top-coat-confetti/invt/618754/" target="_blank">Superdrug</a></p>

Hey, where’s the confetti! Party out in style with the new L’oreal Paris Colour Nail top coats – they just add an extra bit of glamour to spice up you rmanicure. With four amazing textures to choose from, you’ll never get bored typing at your computer.

L’oreal Paris Colour Nail Top Coat, £4.99, Superdrug

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Liquid said

<p>Glamourista Mariah Carey is the new addition to the OPI nail collection. She just launched a series of pink glittery nail varnishes - and a whole new texture called Liquid Sand that mixes in glitter with a matte texture. It's got everything you want in one little bottle!</p>
<p>OPI Mariah Carey Liquid Sand Nail Laquer, £11.50, <a href="http://www.opiuk.com/store/mariah-carey-collection-1/mariah-carey-liquid-sand-mini-nail-lacquers" target="_blank">Lena White</a></p>

Glamourista Mariah Carey is the new addition to the OPI nail collection. She just launched a series of pink glittery nail varnishes – and a whole new texture called Liquid Sand that mixes in glitter with a matte texture. It’s got everything you want in one little bottle!

OPI Mariah Carey Liquid Sand Nail Laquer, £11.50, Lena White

Biker chic

<p>Ever since <a href="http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/beauty-hair/news/beauty-news/alexa-chung-flaunts-leather-nail-art-at-british-fashion-awards" target="_self">Alexa Chung</a> flaunted leather textured nails at the 2012 British Fashion Awards, we've been obsessed with Nails Inc's nail polish kit. This varnish gives your nails a leathery texture - and you can even accessorise with studded skulls!</p>
<p>Nails Inc Bling It On Leather & Skulls Nail Polish, £19, <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Categories/Shop-Nails/Bling-It-On-Leather-Skulls-nail-polish-black_464-2001226-4380/?previewAttribute=Black" target="_blank">Selfridges</a></p>

Ever since Alexa Chung flaunted leather textured nails at the 2012 British Fashion Awards, we’ve been obsessed with Nails Inc’s nail polish kit. This varnish gives your nails a leathery texture – and you can even accessorise with studded skulls!

Nails Inc Bling It On Leather & Skulls Nail Polish, £19, Selfridges

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fuzz balls

<p>Ever since the craze for caviar and sequin textured nails last season, MUA Makeup Academy brought out fur effect nails. They're absolutely amazing! Just dip in your nails into the pot and you'll instantly get a furry coat over. Who needs stuffed animals? </p>
<p>Fur Effect Nails, £2, <a href="http://www.muastore.co.uk/catalog/category/view/id/119" target="_blank">MUA Makeup Academy</a></p>

Ever since the craze for caviar and sequin textured nails last season, MUA Makeup Academy brought out fur effect nails. They’re absolutely amazing! Just dip in your nails into the pot and you’ll instantly get a furry coat over. Who needs stuffed animals?

Fur Effect Nails, £2, MUA Makeup Academy

Hug a bear

<p>Thinking about flaunting Zooey Deschanel-inspired nail art? Top off your manicure with Nail Rock's new teddy bear decals - they're the PURRFECT finishing touch. We're absolutely obsessed.</p>
<p>Nail Rock Teddy Bear Nail Decals, £6, <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=9333122&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208569&parent_categoryId=208495&pageSize=200" target="_blank">Topshop</a></p>

Thinking about flaunting Zooey Deschanel-inspired nail art? Top off your manicure with Nail Rock’s new teddy bear decals – they’re the PURRFECT finishing touch. We’re absolutely obsessed.

Nail Rock Teddy Bear Nail Decals, $6, Topshop

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Diamond dust

<p>A diamond's a girl's best friend - why not dazzle up your manicure with a bit of Azature pink diamond nail varnish. You won't believe how much your fingers will sparkle from a coat of this magic!</p>
<p>Azature Pink Diamond Nail Polish, £17, <a href="http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Categories/Shop-Nails/Pink-Diamond-nail-polish_464-3002900-PINK/?previewAttribute=Pink" target="_blank">Selfridges</a></p>

A diamond’s a girl’s best friend – why not dazzle up your manicure with a bit of Azature pink diamond nail varnish. You won’t believe how much your fingers will sparkle from a coat of this magic!

Azature Pink Diamond Nail Polish, £17, Selfridges

Velvet couture

<p>Thank Ciate's velvet manicure collection for setting off the textured nail trend. We're completely in love with the new mink cashmere set - dip your fingers in a bit of this and give your nails a sophisticated matte finish.</p>
<p>Mink Cashmere Velvet Manicure Set, £14, <a href="http://www.ciate.co.uk/velvet-manicure-set-mink-cashmere.html" target="_blank">Ciate</a></p>

Thank Ciate’s velvet manicure collection for setting off the textured nail trend. We’re completely in love with the new mink cashmere set – dip your fingers in a bit of this and give your nails a sophisticated matte finish.

Mink Cashmere Velvet Manicure Set, £14, Ciate