Why long nails are back in fashion for women over 40

telegraph.co.uk:

Solar Oil by CND (£13.95, above) religiously for the past three weeks and my nails haven’t been so long in years (while feeling strong, too).

The Solar Oil penetrates into the nail plate, to help keep the nail strong yet flexible. As you’d expect, a neutral palette will always work, and if you aren’t keen on doing a DIY job at home, Newman suggests using a fool-proof nail brightener that instantly lifts the look of the nails.

A product such as the Je Glow by Le Mini Macaron (£12.99) “makes your nails look so much healthier than if you don’t use it,” says Newman.“It makes the pink of your nails look pinker and the white of your nails look whiter, like an easy natural french manicure.” It’s slightly lilac in certain light, but is a great.