The Striped Nail manicure features a metallic racing stripe down the center of the nail, which gives the traditional mani an artsy, work-appropriate touch without too much eccentricity, according to Self Magazine's March 2013 issue.

Paint your client's entire nail silver with a color like Essie's Loophole. Wait until it's fully dry, then layer an orange polish (try OPI's My Paprika Is Hotter Than Yours) down both sides of the nail, leaving a silver strip. This step-by-step was provided by CND's Roxanne Valinoti.

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