How to choose the right nail color for you

Hi, Choosing the right nail polish color is very important , since it reflects your personality and  attitude, complements your style, your skin tone and even the perfection of your hands. Considering the wide range of  shades available in nail colors, it can be a big struggle to choose the right one that enhance your style. Here I am providing some easy steps to narrow your search for a perfect match nail polish.

1. Choose based on Skin Color:

Fair skin:

The shades with blue undertone looks good for fair skin.

For a softer and younger look of hands, select a soft pink with blue undertone Or nudes with pink undertone Or lavender.

Try a normal pink shade with blue undertone that will help your fingers look bigger. And for a smaller look pick a deep vibrant blue or navy blue Or bright classic red.

 

A sheer pink helps to look your fingers slimmer.

Some sample colors for fair skin are:

• Zoya  Rue
• Essie  Sugar daddy
• Chanel  Ballerina
• Sally hansen Complete salon manicure Shell we dance
• Essie Russian Roulette
• Orly  Royal Navy

For those with fair skin, it will be good to avoid dark shades of grey and green.

Medium skin:

Select a rich orange or a coral shade Or a peachy shades of pink to feel your fingers are younger and softer.

Look for an off-white or beige shade to present your fingers bigger and select a dark shade of blue, grey or brown to make it feel smaller.

Pick a sheer shade with pink undertone to make your fingers look slimmer.

Some sample colors for medium skin are:

• Essie Fed Up
• Chanel Le Vernis- Coralium
• Zoya Louise
• OPI Nail Envy Colors Samoan Sand
• OPI Nail Lacquer  coney Island cotton candy

Even if most of the colors are suitable for this skin type, try to avoid dark purple shades, bronze shades that will make you look dull.

Dark skin:

If you want a softer and younger look of your fingers, go for a mint color with blue undertone Or bright pink. 

Select a sheer pink shade to make your fingers feel bigger and go for a rich green shade or cobalt blue or bright purple or deep wine red to feel it smaller.

Select a light brown shade (mocha) for a slimmer looking fingers.

Some sample colors for dark skin are:

• Essie Where's my chauffeur
• Zoya Tobey
• OPI Half Past Nude
• Butter London Purple Reign
• Orly Faux Pearl

Avoid Silver and Neon colors because they makes your hands looking dull.

2. Choose based on Occasion / Outfit:

Select a neutral shade for formal occasions. We can select peachy shades, grays, off whites, beige that complementing your outfit and makeup.

You can also select the shades according to the occasion or event . Select bright shades to get a festive look. Its also favorable to add glittery polishes for certain party occasions or celebrations.  Bright and bold colors looks good for wedding functions. Also consider the latest trends while selecting the nail colors.

3. Choose based on the Attitude you want to show off:

Select neon colors or bright colors for energetic look. It shows you are fun-loving and enjoy parties. It reveals your enthusiasm and sense of humor.

Go for a bright red to look bold and adventurous. It shows you are action oriented and passionate.Yet it  gives you a classic look. Darker shades of red like maroon indicates the elegance and depth of your character.

Select a neutral color for a softer and feminine look. Shades like light pink and lavender gives a soft and gentle look. It makes others feel you are sweet and dependable. Nude shades shows your inner confidence. It also gives you a classic look.

Black, for strong and determined personality. It indicates you are a creative person. It shows you have a sense of power and sense of style for your own. It showcase your confidence and depth.

Go for very dark shades if you want present yourself as sophisticated. It reveals your intense personality and dynamic nature.