Pick Your Poison

Nail polish is a fun way to play with fashion and change your look instantly. When it comes to choosing a shade of nail enamel, the vast rainbow of available shades can be intimidating but don't worry! There are several ways to find the right shade that is meant for you! Before you put the polish brush to your nail, keep in mind the perfect polish rules.

Stay in season

Just as fashion trends change with the seasons, so should your nail color! For spring think soft colors such as periwinkle and peach.

Skin Tone

Your skin is as large a consideration as the outfit you're matching! If you have a fair complexion, blue-based colors will look best on you. If you have darker skin, stick to yellow-based shades. Here is a simple guide to help you out when choosing the right color for your skin tone:

Fair Skin: Choose berry reds, as they nearly always have a bit of pink in them.
Medium Skin: Choose deep burgundy or wine colors
Olive or Bronze Skin: Choose orange-reds, browns, or golds.
Dark Skin: Choose strong reds, deep plums, or silvers

Situation

Sometimes your nails speak louder than words so it’s always good to keep in mind your nails for the occasion. When attending a business meeting, try and stick to light colors so it doesn’t distract from your conversation. For a fun date, paint your nails a flirty magenta!

The next time you go in for a manicure, think about what impression you want to make on people. Your personality has a lot to do with the color you choose. Do you have a go-to color? See what that shade has to say about you!