Intensely reflective silver and gold nails are all the rage right now, as evidenced by the  two gorgeous manicures on actresses AnnaLynne McCord and Kate Beckinsale in Cosmopolitan this month. Achieving a smooth surface is key, says manicurist Gina Viviano, because shiny polishes will magnify divots. Try OPI’s Ridge Filler for a perfect base and top with a metallic shade like Essie’s Nail Polish in Shifting Power

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