It might not be true that the nail polish must “dress” the face to create a well-balanced look, but the pros definitely agree that you should give your digits a bit of color to complete a polished, daytime look. Now, before we get into how to nail blue, we should mention that this brand is also known for their classic beige, yellow, and nude polishes, so we weren’t going to have much choice but to pick something in one of those three colors.
We chose a simple rose shade we’ve seen a few times before, teal. Because when it comes to shades like this, which can be especially flattering on olive skin tones, I like to be practical. It provides dimension, makes my nails stand out a bit, and it’s a nice way to heighten my toes with the cat-eye shade for a fun, modern look. There’s nothing wrong with using teal on more neutral shades like chocolate, cream, nude, peach, or pink. It makes even the pastel ones pop.
As for picking a bandage-like aesthetic to accentuate the dark teal, I spoke with an expert, Esme Tobing, of St. Moritz Nails who says it’s really about timing. “Bending the tip of your fingernails to match your nail polish is a great trick for making the difference,” she told me. “It creates a crescent-shaped shape that creates a clean, triangular brow and tonal depth to the eye, whether I opt for satin, lacquer, or sticker.” I love how subtle the slight bend works in contrast to the bright color, and I know I’ll be pulling at my fingers like crazy to hold the nails just the right amount to create the illusion.
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