Apparently, there is some artistic strategy to choose the most flattering shade of nude nail polish for your skin tone. Based on the current trend, a shade lighter or darker than your skin tone is what’s appropriate. A celebrity nail artist, however, also believes that nail color is about style, fashion preference, and fun. And since we agreed with the nail artist, so we compile a list of nail colors for every skin tone.

For Darker Skin Tone

There are several brands that celebrity nail artists think is appropriate for darker skin tone. Some brands like Essie, Veque, and Chanel. Those brands have some shades that can match darker skin tones with white or pink undertones. A nail artist mentioned that a perfect match of nail colors to skin tone is a mistake. Which is why he advised for two layers of nail colors, a darker and lighter one.

For Medium Skin Tone

“For medium tones, try a nail nude color with hints of pink and peach”, said a nail artist, Gutierrez. Several brands carried these nail colors with pink and peach undertone. Other than the peach and pink undertone, some nail artists also believe that olive undertone is also a good match for medium skin tone.

For Light Skin Tone

Celebrities’ nail artists agreed that fair or light pink is the great undertone for light skin tone. A nail artist believed that blush-colored nail color is also a good match for light skin tone.

Since getting a manicure at home is hard to do even for the pro out there. The simple solution usually just to go to the nail salon. But unfortunately, that’s not always time and cost efficient. Meanwhile, there are so many tips and tricks out there on how to do a manicure at home. Some of them are actually pretty BS. For example, when you are supposed to dunk your freshly painted nails to the ice water to let it dry quicker? False! Therefore I’ve been looking for tips and tricks to do the right manicure at home.

Round Shape Is The Best Manicure

I know that stiletto and coffin are the trendy shape now. But, expert in manicure said that rounded shape is still our best friend. With the round shape, we can avoid all those unnecessary snagging and rips. But if you do prefer to manicure your nail into square cuts, just make sure that you round the edges on either side of the nail.

Buff The Edge Of Your Nails

Once you land on the final shape, it’s important to make sure nothing is left hanging on the edge. It is important to make sure that you use a nail buffer to get all debris out from under the nail. Also the sides of the nail along the cuticle line. Another pro tips for you guys. Make sure to file in one direction especially with the sides. To make sure that you aren’t disturbing the fibers of your nail.

Before Painting

Most nail salons would sit you to soak your nails and cuticles before pushing the cuticle and file them away. But to be honest, dr manicure is more sanitary. As a bonus, it also helps your polish to stay longer. Instead of soaking into the water, cleanse your nail with nail polish remover or alcohol before painting them on.

Two Thinner Coats Are Better Than Thick One

When doing a manicure at a nail salon, you will notice that that the manicurist is very patience in applying nail polish. It is because they know that they have to apply two thin coats that one glob thick one. Thick polish means longer drying time and higher risk of smudging. Also, almost all nail polish are designed to be used in two thin coats rather than one thick glob.

Chipping a perfectly good manicure is one of life’s most annoying frustrations. Since I’m constantly opening packages and typing stories. Hence, wearing gel nail polish has been a saving grace when it comes to preserving my mani. While I love the flexibility a regular manicure provides. Thus, gel polish is so much more durable. Which is why I tend to stretch each manicure for as long as possible.

Unfortunately, this durability and protection can be rough on your nails and make them weaker and prone to splitting. No one wants that. So there are a few things to keep in mind to maintain the health of your nails. When you’re getting gels. We asked Pulaski, celebrity manicurist Skyy Hadley. And Christy Harpring, co-owner of Sea Salt and Sugar Nail Bar in Savannah, Georgia, to clue us in on gel polish mistakes to avoid.

You’re Not Using Cuticle Oil

According to Hadley, you can assess nail damage based on their flexibility: Normal nails are somewhat flexible, but the harder and sturdier the nail, the more likely it is to break. Since cold weather tends to make skin drier overall, proper cuticle hydration can make a big difference. Additionally, acetone can be extremely drying to the nail bed, causing nails to break or become brittle over time.

You’re Leaving Gel Polish On Too Long

Since gel nail polish can be worn for weeks on end without even the tiniest chip, stretching the life of your manicure is tempting. However, Hadley suggests removing a gel manicure after two to three weeks maximum to avoid damaging nail beds and cuticles. Harpring agrees, adding that overextending gel manicures can not only lead to weakened nails. But, also introduce potentially harmful bacteria. “It is important to remember that once the gel begins to lift, it does allow for moisture to get under the gel and possibly lead to bacterial growth,” explains Harpring.

You’re Getting Gel Manicures Back-To-Back.

Since removing and applying gel nail polish can cause a lot of wear and tear on your nails, you should space out your manicures. “By getting gel nails every two weeks consistently, the nail plate gets extremely suffocated,” explains Hadley. This can lead to nail dehydration and eventually breakage, so make sure to give your nails downtime between gels. “It’s important to have a professional nail technician assess your nail health between applications to determine if your nails could use a sabbatical from polishes,” explains Harpring.