Guide
Nail colors for your skin tone
Nail color sits on the skin of your hands, not your face. Hand undertone can differ from facial undertone, so picking polish the way you pick lipstick often misses. Let your season set the direction, then fit the final call to your hands.
Nail color sits on hand skin
Pick nail color against the skin of your hands, not your face. Hands often run redder or more tanned than the face, so the same polish can read differently on each. Your season sets the direction; the honest final test is a swatch on the back of your hand.
Nails for Spring types
Spring nails call for bright, clear shades with a golden cast. For Light Spring the base is coral and peach nude, and even a light accent like apple green sits fresh on the hand. Dark, muted polish weighs light hands down.
Nails for Summer types
Summer nails call for soft, grayed-down shades. For Soft Summer, dusty rose, mauve grey, and soft plum settle gently on the hand. Neon brights and stark white can make hands look flushed.
Nails for Autumn types
Autumn nails call for deep, warm shades. For Dark Autumn, burgundy wine, terracotta, and deep olive give hands a grounded, polished finish. Pastels and blue-based pinks tend to sit apart from warm hands.
Nails for Winter types
Winter nails call for either vivid or barely-there shades. For Bright Winter, a true red and an icy pink both work, with burgundy for days that need depth. The middle ground — soft, dusty midtones — is the least flattering.
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