The weather is warming up and sandals and bright clothes are finally replacing our winter wardrobes... At this point of the year, there's nothing better than some well-groomed nails to flatter your new style and refresh your looks! But before hitting the salon for your first mani-pedi of 2014, here you can find some tips on the colors you should choose to perfectly match your skin tone.
Pale complexions
- Shades that flatter: Pale: pastel pinks, blues and greens, pale peach, beige.
- Shades to avoid: Dark polishes like dark blue or black (unless you happen to like the Goth or vamp look), yellow, green, gold and orange.
Fair complexions
- Shades that flatter: Beige, white and silver. (French manicures look great), light and medium toned purples, soft oranges, darker pinks, reds and berry shades.
- Shades to avoid: Very dark blue, black, green, dark orange, gold.
Tan complexions
- Shades that flatter: Light blues, pinks and purples, tangerine, light brown, copper brown and chocolate.
- Shades to avoid: Gold and shades of gold (because it will blend in with the tanned skin and lose vibrancy).
Olive complexions
- Shades that flatter: Olive: peach or gold colors. Olive-medium: brown, reddish-browns, gold.
- Shades to avoid: Dark purple, red or navy blue. Bronze colors won’t show well against your skin tone.
Dark complexions
Dark complexions- Shades that flatter: Deep purples, dark, yellow-based reds, dark greens, dark blues, black, chocolate-brown and gold.
- Shades to avoid: Orange, yellow, neon colors, pastels, white and silver.
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