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Key Takeaways
- You should wear whatever nude nail polish you like, but if you’re looking for a baseline, experts have a few recommendations to complement your skin tone.
- For medium and deep skin tones, highlight your rich color with caramels, chocolate tones, or even a milky beige to contrast. Try shades like Gelcare’s Espresso and Orly’s Shaky Alibi.
- If you have fair or light skin, opt for nudes like Essie’s Ballet Slippers or OPI’s Funny Bunny.
Nude nails aren’t one size fits all. While many neutral nail colors are universal, true nude nails are dependent on your skin tone. Of course, you can wear whatever shade of the nude rainbow that most appeals to you, but if you’re specifically looking to match or highlight your individual skin tone, then experts have a few polish recommendations to serve as a baseline. From there, opt for your desired finish; for a glowing, natural-looking nail, sheer washes of neutral color work best; for a monochromatic natural nail look, an opaque finish is the way to go.
Meet the Experts
- Mazz Hanna is a manicurist and the CEO of Nailing Hollywood, an agency that represents the top talent in the nail industry.
- Jenifer Guevara is a manicurist and the Lead Nail Technician at Nailsaloon.
“Your nude isn’t just a color, it’s a statement,” says Jenifer Guevara, Lead Nail Technician at Nailsaloon. “Whether you want to match or glow, these shades are designed to elevate your look, not flatten it into one definition of beauty.”
The trick to achieving such an effect? “Consider your skin tone and your undertone,” Nailing Hollywood CEO Mazz Hanna says. “Cool undertones look great in pinks, mauves, and taupes; warm undertones pair well with yellow-based, peachy, or golden browns; and neutral undertones can usually wear most shades. Ahead, explore specific shade suggestions, as well as tips for finding your perfect fit.