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

7 August 2019 by Beth Ryan

On more than one occasion, I’ve been certain I’ve finally found the exact nude I’ve been searching for. Annoyingly, it’s always ended up looking completely different on my hand than it did on the colour wheel and, honestly, I haven’t felt disappointment like that since the series finale of Lost. Thankfully, we’ve sussed out the science (yes, really) of finding that perfect shade.

By Beth Ludolf

  • 1 Fair

    Ask for: A barely-there nude, like OPI GelColor Put It In Neutral

    When your skin is porcelain, it can seem like no colour is light enough – trust me, even the palest foundation shades are too dark for me. For a true nude, a sheer, barely-there polish is your best friend.

  • 2 Light

    Ask for: A milky nude, like OPI GelColor Samoan Sand

    For those pale-but-not-basically-see-through skin tones, just add milk (vegan alternatives available). The beauty of pale polishes? The intensity is buildable. Keep it sheer for a subtler effect or layer for an opaque finish.

  • 3 Medium

    Ask for: A light mushroom nude, like CND Shellac Field Fox

    Not just great in pasta dishes, mushroom is perfect for medium skin tones. Whether you're a funghi-lover – like me – or painstakingly pick them out of every meal (shout out to my sister), you can't deny it looks pretty darn good on your nails.

  • 4 Medium Dark

    Ask for: A pale taupe nude, like Gelish Hey Twirl Friend

    For slightly deeper skin tones, the grey-ish brown hue of a pale taupe, like this one from Gelish, ensures your nude is perfectly matched without running the risk of looking flat or dull.

  • 5 Dark

    Ask for: A deep taupe nude, like CND Shellac Unearthed

    Brown-toned nail polishes of real quality can be hard to come by, but we think we’ve found it in this CND shade. For dark, rich skin tones, an earthy taupe is the perfect tonal nude.

    With Treatwell, you can book beauty online at all your favourite salons – simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Discover amazing salons in your area.

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