I’m a firm believer that every nail polish collection deserves a variety of nudes. There is nothing more classic than neutral nails—those shades which are considered ever so subtle and sometimes barely noticeable. It’s classy, elegant and expensive-looking, and I’m personally a huge fan, as nude polishes complement every skin tone, giving just what they need to give. We’ve seen the “clean girl” aesthetic take over in the past few years, and when it comes to nails, it’s all about neat and neutral. Nudes are set to dominate the nail trends over brights and bolds this year, so get ready to see these naked tones everywhere, from your colleagues to your favourite influencers.
If you’re considering going nude this season, remember to take into consideration your skin tone to find the perfect shade. To help, I reached out to celebrity nail technician Lucy Tucker for some expert advice on how to choose the most flattering shade of nude for different complexions. “I [used to] apply two coats of a sheer pinky-nude colour, but the past few years I’ve switched to only applying one coat for that chic and glossy ‘nearly there’ nail look. I tend to use more pinky nudes on olive skin and creamy nudes on paler skin. Brown nude colours suit my clients with a darker skin tone,” she says.
If you’re in pursuit of the ultimate minimalistic and elegant nails, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for some gorgeous inspo and our edit of the best nude nail polishes, including our editors’ very own picks.
