Nail Polish Watch: Season Picks

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Nail polish is the ultimate accessory. It adds character to any outfit and who doesn't love it?! This spring and summer,  the hues to use are pastel and light. Is your favorite color blue? Go for a baby blue. Or maybe you're more of a black polish person. Instead of the normal dark black, go for a shade of gray. Wear these pastel colors with open-toed sandals and colorful bracelets to complete your summer look.

OPI’s Sonic Bloom 
Your inner mermaid speaks with Sonic Bloom by OPI. The shimmery, metallic color speaks for itself; it stands out, and its aquamarine blue hue gives off a seashell-inspired look. Its luster also radiates a beautiful hint of lime green to give the nail polish a unique trait.

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Essie’s Bikini So Teeny

Looking for your perfect light blue nail polish? Essie’s nail polish in Bikini So Teeny is here to the rescue. Pastels are always a great compliment to warm-weather looks, so the soft blue hue is sure to be a great outfit-completer. Bikini So Teeny is an awesome balance to a modestly classy, yet daringly bold nail polish color.

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China Glaze’s Lotus Begin

Ah, a statement, lilac hue; jackpot! China Glaze’s Lotus Begin will have you wondering how you lived without this nail polish before its discovery. The subtle, purple color is not too much of an overstatement; it’s beautiful shade gives off a cute, summer-ready vibe. You’ll be sure to get compliments on your impeccable taste of color with Lotus Begin. 

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Butter London’s Kerfuffle 

Compliment your summer glow with a peach-coral hue, and do it right with Butter London’s nail lacquer in Kerfuffle. Coral hues are in right now, and it’s no surprise why. The color is beautiful and easily worn no matter your skin tone is. Play with your creativity by trying different color-blocked nail designs to make the shade stand out even more. 

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Tips for Rocking Your Trendy Nails:

1. To avoid bleeding of nail polish onto your skin, start putting on your nail polish by placing a small dot of the color at the bottom of your nail bed. Slowly follow the shape of your nail by fanning outwards to the left and right, and then fill the missing gap in the middle by an upward stroke of the nail polish. This method will help you attain a cleaner look for nail polish.
   
   
2. Always do thin coats of nail polish as this helps the nail polish last longer. Rather than doing one thick coat, use two thin coats and double coat! This tip will help the nail polish chip-resistant. 
   
   

by Hannah Tan