How Nail Polish Colors Can Change Your Personality

Your nail polish color speaks reams about you as a person. There are so many colors on the market that it is easy to find one that suits your personality. You can try a variety of colors to suit your mood. So what are the best nail polish colors? Well this will of course depend on your particular moods, and of course your personality. You will be surprised at how much the color of your nails will reflect on you.

Some colors like green nail polish will subtly tell someone, "Here is someone who is exciting to know." Green is a color that comes in many shades. You can have exciting dark shades to add drama and mystery to your appearance. On the other hand you can use lighter shades to bring out the feminist and gentler side of your personality. There is really a wonderful variety of mood polish in this particular shade.

Dark nail polish will bring out a different trait in your character, perhaps hinting at a little mystery and strength of character. These colors are very dramatic and will certainly turn some heads. Navy blue is one of the colors the celebrities are making famous right now but there are other exciting colors to try. Some people like to go extreme with black nail polish while others like to go retro with dark reds, if you have an olive skin tone these colors will look even more dramatic. It is important to apply this type of nail polish correctly as due to the dark colors even the smallest mistake can be seen.

Trendy polish will tell people that you are interested in fashion and want to be "in with the crowd". You can change your nail polish according to the season and what the celebrities are wearing. For example matte finishes with grey, navy blue and matte white are being worn by the trend setters this fall. Your nails will not have that shiny look but will look magical at evening occasions.

Metallic nail polish is also in vogue right now. They give a little shine to your nails as opposed to the matte look. Silver colors are the best but gold, bronze, graphite and chrome will make eyes turn. These colors have the advantage of going with anything and at the same time adding drama to your look.

Of course if you want a traditional "French Manicured" look use pale and pastel colors like white, pink and clear colors. You can also use apricot and peach. Using the "French Manicure" colors will tell others that you are a traditional person who also likes a little European class.

Pick your nail polish according to your mood and not necessarily your skin tone. Most of these different shades will look good on any skin color. The key to beautiful nails is not only the color you use but how you look after them. So do not forget to keep your nails healthy and well manicured. This will reflect well on you and show off the color of your nails to perfection.

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Nail Polish Colors For Those Warm Summer Months

With summer around the corner it is time to start thinking about the best nail polishes for the season. While some nail polish colors can be worn year round there are some specific colors that look best depending on what time of year it is. During those hot summer months many women tend to wear bright nail polish colors, in fact some women think that the brighter the color the better.

One of the best things about summer is that the bright colors really stand out against tanned skin. However, some nail polish colors are not going to be right for everybody. When choosing a nail polish color you want to think about your skin tone and your hair color to ensure you choose the bright color that helps make your hot look complete.

Perhaps the best color of nail polish for those warm summer months is hot pink. Many stylists recommend that if you do not already have hot pink to go out and buy some. The reason that hot pink is the best color for the summer months is because it looks great on everyone. Not only does it look great with any skin tone it is also an easy way to add color to your look. Perhaps the most persuasive argument for wearing a hot pink nail polish is that the bright color puts you in a great mood.

Another great look for your nails, including your toenails, is the various neon colors. With neon colors you can wear anything from pink to green, but the neon colors are not going to look best on everyone. The best time to wear neon nail polish is when you have nicely tanned skin because it causes the neon colors to really stand out.

Oranges and corals are also a great choice for those hot summer months. One of the best things about the oranges and corals is that you can find bright neon shades of these colors or you can go with a softer color, which all depends on your mood. One thing to think about is that the bright colors draw attention to you and help put you in a better mood, but the softer colors make you appear a bit more dainty.

Metallic colors are also a fun style to wear during the hot summer months because of how bright and sparkly they are. The biggest problem with this type of nail polish is how messy it is, makes putting the nail polish on even harder. However, no matter how hard it is to put on it looks great for a night out on the town.

Emily Helena is an author and publisher. Please visit our web site at Black Eyeshadow which helps you find the best methods on How To Apply Eyeshadow for the most stylish look.

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Shattered Nails - The Crackle Polish Effect

You may have heard the term "Shattered Nails" - this isn't referring to getting your nails smashed in a car door, but rather a great new product that goes on like a regular nail polish, but creates a striking and unique shattered glass look on your nails.

Crackle Polish is applied over top of a regular coat of nail polish, and as it dries it shrinks and forms cracked areas to allow the underlying color to show through. Each nail has a slightly different pattern, and with the combination of your base coat color and the crackle nail polish color, you can create an almost infinite combination of colors and patterns.

Many women consider OPI Nail Polish to be the highest quality brand of polish available on the market today. OPI has branded their crackle polish "Shatter", which of course it entirely appropriate and indicative of the line of polishes in this collection.

Their Shatter line has 7 colors available [which can then be used over top of any other color of normal nail polish]:
Light BlueDark BlueSilverBlueRedWhiteBlack

When using OPI shatter, you should use a complimentary color under the crackle polish, and after it is dry apply a good quality top coat to protect your design.

China Glaze, another leading manufacturer of quality polishes, calls their line "Crackle Glaze". They offer 6 colors in their base collection:
White "Lightning Bolt"Grey "Crackled Concrete"Black "Black Mesh"Blue "Crushed Candy"Red "Broken Hearted"Purple "Fault Line"

In addition to these 6, they also have a metallic crackle polish collection called Crackle Metals:
Tarnished GoldCracked MedallionPlatinum PiecesLatticed LilacHaute MetalOxidized Aqua

The above sample is just 2 manufacturers offering crackle polishes. Most major lines including CoverGirl and other "department store" polish lines also offer a variety of crackle colors as well.

Some of the striking crackle designs you'll see out and about, or at your favor salon, include high contrast black crackle over a base of red polish, or the inverse with red crackle on top of normal black polish. You typically want a complimentary or opposite color combination between the crackle polish and the base coat.

The procedure is quite simple, regardless of which brand you choose - the hardest part is waiting for the layers to dry [base coat and then the crackle polish coat]. It is critically important that you let the base coat dry completely. Many salons have been requested to "fix" botched at home crackle designs, solely due to the base coat of normal polish not being completely dry before applying the crackle, which leads to blending of the colors and a muted crackle effect.

Many women prefer to prepare their nails and apply their base coat color one day, and then wait a full day before applying the crackle polish - the only risk here is chipping your base coat during those 24 hours. However, even if this occurs, the nice thing about crackle polish is it will basically mask any minor chips you may have, and once dry the design will never reveal any underlying minor chips.

Crackle polish is not priced much above a good quality polish, and no special drying lamps like UV lamps are needed, so it is fairly cheap and easy to at least try it and see if you like the results. It is one of the easier nail design techniques that gives you a wonderful look with minimal effort versus other design techniques.

This article is brought to you compliments of Talia, who writes like a mad woman on her nail polish design blog nailstohair.com, and she also has a fondness for the latest crackle nail polish designs. Whether she is talking to total strangers to get their secrets, or experimenting on her own or at her local salon, she loves writing about all aspects of nail design!

Talia

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