There comes a slightly awkward point every August when choosing your next manicure suddenly becomes more complicated. Bright coral? Still very much summer. Deep burgundy? Potentially getting ahead of yourself. And while I’m usually the first person to argue that you should wear whatever colour you like whenever you like, there is something particularly satisfying about a manicure that manages to bridge the gap between seasons.

That’s where end-of-summer nails come in. These are the shades, finishes and designs that still feel right with sunkissed skin, last-minute holidays, and the final few weeks of sandal weather, but won’t look completely out of place once September arrives and you’re reaching for a light jacket again.