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When it comes to nail polish, we believe you should lead with your heart.
Paint those fingertips in every shade of the color spectrum that makes your soul sing.
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There are no rules!
These colors are classics, which means they never go out of season or style.
She likes the shadeDonnieby Zoya, which is “a bright, purple-toned sangria.”
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How fun is thisbright-yellow shadefrom Cote?
It’s literally the color of bottled sunshine.
Also try Cote’s Nail Lacquer inNo.
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50, which is a striking orange-red.
Essie celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec also recommends bright hues for deep skin tones.
She likes Essie’sForever Yummy, a vibrant, classic red that looks absolutely stunning.
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However, if super-bright shades aren’t your thing, have no fear.
“I used this on Viola Davis when she won her Oscar forFences,” Kandalec says.
Kandalec recommends sticking to “juicy” and “pastel” shades for medium skin tones.
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First, she likes Essie’sSunday Funday, which is a bright coral polish.
Then, she suggestsBaguette Me Not, which is a “mod pastel” lilac.
She mixes it up, though, by recommending a sheer, slightly sparkly shade, calledImported Bubbly.
Use this polish and your nails will sparkle and glint, without being ostentatious.
“Medium-to-olive can wear a wide range of colors,” Isa says.
Yari recommends a bright teal blue shade for a statement color.
She also loves Cote Nail Lacquer inNo.
38, which is wine red, andNo.
7, which is a creamy pink.
These hues, along with light pastels, will prove particularly flattering.
Sandy is a blue-toned, flamingo-pink cream."
Yari also suggests light shades, like Cote’sNo.
10 Nail Lacquer, which is a soft and sheer pink.
Similarly, Cote Nail Lacquer inNo.
99, which is acreamy charcoal gray, serves as the perfect statement shade.
She also loves using a fire-engine red, like the brand’sReally Red, for a truly striking finish.
Bright, creamy colors that convey the tropical heat like citrusy oranges, like Cote’sNo.
114, or syrupy yellows, like Zoya’sHoney, which is a warm honeycomb hue.
Metallics will also amplify a bronzed complexion.
And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with sporting the latest color trends at any age or stage of life.
But sharp, sophisticated hues are the ones that will give the skin a youthful vibrance.
Orly’sAdventure Awaits, a creamy peach, and Cote’sNo.
1 Nail Lacquer, a pinky coral, can accentuate medium to olive skin-toned hands beautifully.
As for light and fair skin tones, delicate blush can magnify the fingertip real estate.
Chanel’sBallerina, a true blush pink, is an iconic classic.
We love rich oxblood reds and burgundy shades, like Orly’sPersistent Memory, against light or fair skin tones.
Subtle hues that not only complement but also seamlessly blend with your skin tone will do just that.
(Similar to what nude heels do for legs.)
122 Nail Lacquer, a caramel clay hue, or the brand’sNo.
Dark hues like a noir, little black dress shade is a runway staple.
Essie’sLicoriceis the iconic jet black that won’t disappoint.
For a bright pop on your nails, reach for punchy pinks or clean whites.
Bright, tropical oranges and yellows always exude the energy of a beach holiday.
The easiest and most efficient way to remove nail polish is to use a dedicated nail polish remover.
Of course, you could always use a quick-dry top coat like the cult classic SecheDry Fast Top Coat.
