We’ve found the most flattering nude nail colour for your skin tone

Remember when Kanye said “I’ve been looking for the one, have you seen her?”, back in 2005? Well, that was also around the time I began looking for the one - “the one” being the perfect red, of course. With different tones trending depending on the season, it’s not always easy to find your go-to. When in doubt, forget the trends and stick with science (yes, really). By Beth Ludolf

Needless to say, we love neutral nails. When faced with a wall of red, blue and coral polish at our mani appointment, somehow our eye always drifts back to the familiar comfort of nude (sort of like putting on your favourite cardi, but a bit more chic). Of course, we know that 'nude' is not one-size-fits-all: skin tone varies hugely across the world, and it's time the nail industry caught up. But there is a shade of polish out there for everyone, so (kind of like colour matching your foundation) we're here to help you find the ideal colour for you, whatever your skin tone may…

No need to do away with your beloved nude nails this summer. The trends are firmly on your side and offer up some truly inventive ways to update classic shades of neutral nail polish. If you like to keep it simple we'd suggest merging your favourite nude with a flash of metallic nail art. A fine line of gold or silver adds a little something, something to taupes, tans, beiges and mid-browns. The payoff remains elegant and works brilliantly with a scattering of delicate stacking rings as you can see here. Alternatively, ask your manicurist to apply a glitter top…