Why you need it: Chanel made deep, dark nail polish a thing when it released one of its signature shades, Black Satin. Once the domain of misunderstood teenagers and rock stars, dark nail polish has transformed into a perennially cool accessory of the chic and trendy. The ideal dark polish, if not black, is just a few shades shy of it.
When to wear it: Pretty much anytime between Halloween and Easter; when you're in the mood for drama; when you're in a bad mood and want to stay there.
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When to wear it: Pretty much anytime between Halloween and Easter; when you're in the mood for drama; when you're in a bad mood and want to stay there.
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OPI Nail Lacquer, Lincoln Park After Dark, $8.
This black-plum polish is a perennial favorite in nail salons everywhere -- maybe the sing-song name has something to do with it.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, Dark Huemoor, $7. Halfway between blue and black is this intense crème enamel, perhaps the coolest nail polish you can find at a drugstore.
Deborah Lippmann, All Night Long, $20. Basic black polish is updated with a beautiful, bronze-y shimmer.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure, Dark Huemoor, $7. Halfway between blue and black is this intense crème enamel, perhaps the coolest nail polish you can find at a drugstore.
Deborah Lippmann, All Night Long, $20. Basic black polish is updated with a beautiful, bronze-y shimmer.
Why you need it: There comes a time every spring or summer when a flaming orange, bright blue or flamboyant violet mani-pedi just makes sense. Embrace the moment -- especially if you're going on vacation and/or wearing a sundress with sandals.
When to wear it: At the beach, at the pool, and whenever you need a dose of optimism.
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When to wear it: At the beach, at the pool, and whenever you need a dose of optimism.
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Sally Hansen Color Therapy, Ja-Cozy, $7.
An argan oil-infused nail polish in the most cheerful shade of cobalt.
OPI Nail Lacquer, Never a Dulles Moment, $8. OPI's latest collection, inspired by the show "Scandal," includes this opaque, sunny yellow.
Orly Gel FX Gel Nail Color, Invite Only, $5. Green is the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year; why not try a Kelly green mani?
OPI Nail Lacquer, Never a Dulles Moment, $8. OPI's latest collection, inspired by the show "Scandal," includes this opaque, sunny yellow.
Orly Gel FX Gel Nail Color, Invite Only, $5. Green is the 2017 Pantone Color of the Year; why not try a Kelly green mani?
Why you need it: Pastels may make you think of spring, but they're beautiful against winter whites and sun-tanned summer skin, too. Pastel nail polish gives any manicure a ladylike, clean look, and they're a beautiful base for nail art.
When to wear it: When you're tired of pale pink or nude; for Pinterest-worthy nail art. (Ombré! Polka dots! Stripes!)
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When to wear it: When you're tired of pale pink or nude; for Pinterest-worthy nail art. (Ombré! Polka dots! Stripes!)
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