NAIL COLOUR. In Search Of The Perfect Red

March 5, 2013

Wow there are some gorgeous nail colours available. Trying to decide is so hard! Today I went in search of the perfect red, just to narrow it down a little. Here are some of my favourites:

If you have pale skin with pink undertones a cool, blue-based red will look fabulous. Try:

OPI I’ve Got The Blues For Red.

 

Butter London Come To Bed

For skin that has very pink undertones a lighter orange-red will look great-

YSL Nail Lacquer 1 Rouge Pop Art

OPI Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It

Darker reds will add warmth to sallow skin. Try:

Essie Honey Bun

True red cherry shade like this will work on almost anyone:

OPI I’m Not Really a Waitress

Dark skin with golden undertones will look great in classic reds:

Butter London Pillar Box Red

Try these deep reds for an on-trend look:

Butter London La Moss

Chanel Le Vernis Lotus Rose

It’s always important to apply a good quality base coat prior to applying nail colour. This will help protect the nail enamel from staining and helps give a longer wear to your colour. If you do find your lacquer never lasts and is prone to splitting and chipping, try a gel manicure, available from professional salons. It’s not an artificial nail, it is a gel polish applied like a regular colour that is ‘baked’ onto your nail. OPI do a fantastic version of gel manicures so you can still get the fabulous OPI colours but your nail colour will last weeks without splitting. I usually have to renew my colour only because it has grown out at the base, not because it chipped off. It also gives some added strength that I need. Love it! Grace xo

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