Summer Nail Polish Colors
Summer is the time to be bolder with your look and don bright colors in your makeup. If you are a girl who likes to stick to a neutral color palette as far as makeup is concerned, then the perfect way to try the bright makeup trend is to try vibrant nail colors. Nail colors are the safest way to try out the vivid makeup trend and there are hundreds of nail polish colors that you can choose from. This summer, nail colors are all about bold hues like corals, fuchsia pink, turquoise and sky blues, emerald greens and deep purples. Glittering shades and ombre nails are also charting the trends. These bold and vibrant nail colors look fabulous when paired with summer dresses and delicate sandals. Although bright and sunny colors are all the rage, not all shades are suitable for everyone. Just like any other makeup product, you need to take your skin color and tone into account before you choose a nail polish shade.
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- Hottest Nail Polish Colors for Summer
- Nail Colors that Flatter Various Skin Tones
- Best Nail Colors for Short and Long Nails
- Summer Nail Polish Combos for Your Fingers and Toes
Fuchsia Pink
One of the most exciting colors that is doing the rounds of various Fashion Weeks is fuchsia pink. Unlike last year, which was all about paler and softer shades of pink, this summer bolder fuchsia is very much in trend. Pink looks good on almost all skin tones and it is a fun way to make a fashion statement.
Splurge (Price range: $14 - $20)
- Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Collide
- Dolce & Gabbana The Nail Lacquer in Passione
- Thakoon for NARS Nail Polish in Anardana
- MAC Nail Lacquer in Girl About Town
- Este Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Fuchsia Flame
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel in Posh Pink
- Zoya Matte Velvet Lacquer Lolly
- Verity Nail Polish Fuchsia Pink
- Maybelline Color Show Nail Color in Pink Shock
- Forever 21 Rose Blossom[ Index ]
Coral
Last year it was red, but this season the hottest nail color is coral. An orangey-red with warm yellowish undertone looks great on almost all skin tones. On darker skin tones, coral literally pops and adds instant oomph. This color also looks great on olive and medium skin tones as these skin colors have yellow undertones. This citrus color works well for both formal and casual occasions.
Splurge (Price range: $14 - $23)
- Dior Vernis Psychedelic Orange
- Thakoon for NARS Nail Polish in Lal Mirchi
- Lancme Mini Le Vernis in Tangerine Tint
- Laura Mercier Nail Lacquer in Sizzle
- Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Lara's Theme
- Zoya Professional Lacquer in Arizona
- Wet n Wild MegaLast Salon Nail Color in Heatwave
- OPI Nail Lacquer in Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It
- Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in Sonic Bloom
- Wet n Wild MegaLast Nail Color in Heatwave[ Index ]
Green
Most women are a bit apprehensive about wearing green nail polish, thinking that it will look too garish. But the truth is, the right shade of green can look absolutely gorgeous. From lighter hues of green like mint green and sea green, to intense shades like forest and olive green, there is a green that will definitely suit you.
Splurge (Price range: $14 - $32)
- Este Lauder Pure Color in Wicked Green
- Lancome Le Vernis in Green Almond
- Yves Saint Laurent La Laque in 7
- Butter London Bossy Boots Nail Lacquer
- Chanel Le Vernis in Jade
- NYC In A New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish in High Line Green
- Deborah Milano Sense TECH 100% Mat in 04
- Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color, Green with Envy
- Nubar Going Green Nail Enamel in Forest
- American Apparel Nail Lacquer in Hunter[ Index ]
Blue
Teal, sky blue, azure, aqua, electric blue, turquoise; if it is blue that you fancy, then you will be literally spoiled for choice. Blue is one of the hottest colors this season. Blue nail paint is eye-catching and the right shade of blue looks gorgeous on almost all skin tones.
Splurge (Price range: $14 - $32)
- Thakoon for NARS Nail Polish in Kutki
- Estee Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Wild Blue
- Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture Rouge Nail Polish in Bleu Cobalt
- Le Metier de Beaute Bon Voyage Nail Lacquer
- Bobbi Brown Nail Polish in Turquoise
- NYC In A New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish in Water Street Blue
- Wet n Wild Fastdry Nail Color Teal of Fortune
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Lacquer in Marine Blue
- New York Color Expert Last Nail Polish Teal Til the End
- Petites Baby Blue Nail Polish[ Index ]
Purple
Women who wear purple nail paint spell sophistication and understated glamor. You can choose from different shades of purple, from light lilacs to deeper eggplant. Intense shades of purple nail polish are ideal for evenings and muted shades as well as bright purples work well for daytime.
Splurge (Price range: $14 - $23)
- M.A.C Nail Lacquer in So Rich So Pretty
- Dior Vernis in Forget Me Not
- Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Obsess
- Thakoon for NARS Nail Polish in Ratin Jot
- Butter London Nail Lacquer Vernis in HRH
- NYC Long Wearing Nail Enamel in Purple Pizzazz Frost
- Rimmel London Lasting Finish Pro Nail Lacquer in Wild Orchid
- Color Club Nail Enamel in Wild At Heart
- LA Colors Nail Lacquer in Purple Passion
- NYC In A New York Color Minute Quick Dry Nail Polish in Battery Park Purple[ Index ]
Glitter
What could be better than glitter nail polish, for a touch of glamor on your fingers and toes? Glitter nail lacquers were considered to be best suited for teenagers. But the new collection of sophisticated glitter polishes are just right for women who are going for a party. Such nail polishes are best paired with neutral or pastel colors for a balanced look.
Splurge (Price range: $10 - $16)
- Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Boom Pow
- Deborah Lippmann 3D Holographic Nail Lacquer in Sweet Dreams
- OPI Nail Lacquer Vintage Minnie Mouse Collection in Nothin' Mousie 'bout It
- Butter London Nail Lacquer in Tart With a Heart
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Look Rich, Be Cheap
- LA Splash Nail Lacquer in Golden Seahorse
- Color Club Beyond the Mistletoe Collection Candy Cane
- Nicole by OPI Rainbow in the S-Kylie
- LA Splash Nail Lacquer in Sparkling Apricot
- NYC Sparkle Top Coat in Big City Shot[ Index ]
Nail Colors that Flatter Various Skin Tones
For Dark Skin ToneIf you have a dark skin tone, then you are very fortunate because you can wear many beautiful nail colors, from the deepest berry to the richest red. However, you need to ensure that you do not opt for over-bright or neon shades as they tend to look artificial and garish. Dark pink, hunter green and burgundy shades look excellent on women with dark skin. Opt for nail paints that have intense pigments so that they pop against your skin.
Best Fuchsia
- Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Ooh La La
- Dior Vernis Electric Tropics Nail Duo Paradise Pink
- Orly Va Va Voom Nail Lacquer
- Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Ginger Fire
- China Glaze Nail Lacquer With Hardener in Orange You Hot
- Essie nail polish in Vermillionaire
- China Glaze Nail Lacquer With Hardeners in Tree Hugger
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Recycle
- MAC Mischievous Mint Nail Lacquer
- OPI Nail Lacquer in No Room for Blues
- Butter London Nail Lacquer in Slapper
- NARS Nail Polish in Koliary
- Pixi Nail Colour in Very Violet
- Lancome Le Vernis in Violet Groove
- NARS Nail Color in Purple Rain
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Frugalista
- OPI Nail Lacquer It's Bouquet with Me
- NYX Hot Pink Glitter Nail Polish
Best Fuchsia
- Essie Nail Polish in Mod Squad
- OPI Nail Lacquer in That's Berry Daring
- Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer in Shocking
- Dolce & Gabbana The Nail Lacquer in Fire
- O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in Y'all Come Back, Ya' Hear?
- Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Gamma
- Topshop Nails in Green Room
- Butter London British Racing Green
- Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer in Mint
- Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Making Waves
- China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Splish Splash
- Color Club Nail Polish in Blue Ming
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Purple Haze
- Chanel Le Vernis in Paradoxal
- Ginger + Liz nail polish in Chase Me
- Deborah Lippmann Glitter Nail Colors in Flashdance
- Butter London Nail Lacquer in No More Waity
- Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Happy Birthday
Best Fuchsia
- Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Fuchsia Power
- Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Stance
- China Glaze's Hang Ten Toes
- Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Holiday
- L'Oral Paris Nail Color in Caught Red-Handed
- Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Ginger Fire
- Illamasqua's Nail Varnish in Nomad
- Borghese Rapido Nail Lacquer in Menta
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Bikini Bottom
- Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen Model Behavior
- Dior Vernis St. Tropez
- Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Aqua Lily
- OPI Nail Lacquer in Give Me Moor
- Dior Vernis in Liquorice
- OPI in Lincoln Park After Dark
- OPI Nail Lacquer in Too Good for Him
- Love & Beauty by Forever 21 nail polish in Multi Glitter
- Deborah Lippmann 3D Holographic Nail Lacquer in Ray of Light
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Best Nail Colors for Short and Long Nails
For Short Nails
Skin tone is not the only criterion for choosing nail polish colors. The shape and size of your nails also play a role on how a particular shade would look on your hands. Women with short nails with a wider nail bed should be careful not to apply very dark nail colors as it makes the nails look smaller. As dark colors tends to recede, they are not suitable for short nails. Colors that flatter short nails are mint green, sorbet shades like watermelon and raspberry and glitter nail polish.
For Long Nails
If you have long nails, then you are very fortunate as you can wear many different nail polish shades. Candy colors and neons look really good on long nails. If your nail bed is narrow and your nails are square shaped, then you can opt for dark berry shades and purples. Gold and copper nail polishes with a matte effect also look great.
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Summer Nail Polish Combos for Your Fingers and Toes
Many women are stumped when they have to decide whether to wear the same color nail polish on their toes and fingers or go for a different combination. Sometimes wearing the same shade on your fingers and toes can look too matchy matchy. So you can wear different nail polish colors. But to do that, you need to choose shades that look good together. One of the easiest and fail-safe ways to do this is to choose nail polish shades from the same color family. A darker nail color for your toes and a softer one for your fingers look the most appealing. If you are one who does not go by the rules, then there are nail polish combos that look great even when they do not belong to the same color palette. Here is a ready reckoner for you.
Metallics and Pastels
Pastels might look too tame for summers. But when they are teamed with sophisticated metallics like silver, dull gold and copper, they look stunning. Wear pretty pastels like lavender and candy pink on your toes and try metallics like iridescent gold or a matte bronze shade. A great combination that you can wear is Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Lament on your toes and Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish in Starfish-Patrick.
Nude and Neon
Neon nail polishes are a tad difficult to carry off with panache. So it is best that you downplay this bright color with a nude nail paint. Step back from boring nude color options like beige and espresso and say yes to shades of gray. Gray looks chic and modern and it offsets the neon color brilliantly. Try Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Eel Skin on your toes and Este Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer Fuchsia Flame on your fingers.
Sorbets and Glitter
Sultry summers are the perfect time to wear sorbets shades. Sorbet shades like watermelon, pistachio raspberry and peach are best paired with glitter nail polishes. Sorbet shades look better on short nails and are ideal for women who are not comfortable wearing neon nail polish. Wear Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Waterlily on your toes and NYX Cosmetics Glitter Nail Polish Forest Green Glitter on your fingers.
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This summer you can do your nails in these beautiful colors to look chic and stylish. Choose bright and cheerful nail polish colors that will show off your summer tan.
