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It’s no secret that what you wear affects how you feel and look, and now science has confirmed just that—fact.

Not only can outerwear affect a woman’s mood, but cosmetics that have the potential to inflame our pores and irritate our skin also have an effect on how we feel about ourselves, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

While working with makeup artist Anne Gorman, always the host of the beauty series Nails on the Block on DSN (Discovery Network), we learned her favorite nail polish: “I love any kind of trendily painted base coat. I’m a big topper fan.”

What do Gorman and her clients wear on their nails?

“The hottest nail color in the moment, whether new, usual, or perennial, is definitely gone with the wind,” she tells HULIQ. “What’s in is highlighter, mauve manicure, and deep earth tones. Black and purple may be all the rage, but those are super overdone.”

She finds black nails especially flattering, saying, “Since dark colors are all the rage, always tip in a complementary dark nail. It makes a striking statement and can instantly change your look.”

And for those of us who prefer a more natural look to polish, look to Gorman for her natural nail trends.

“Take a look at your super clean nails—no residue, no food colorings, no minerals, no pink egg-like polish—and give yourself a lesson in how to build a beautiful natural base coat.”

We’ve already started noticing those coral colored nails again—can you really tell them apart from, say, gold nails?

“Nails are and will always be the number one place to get the weatherman wrong,” Gorman jokes. “They’re nature’s crystal balls! Once you make that important first decision of what’s going to wear you will always find you made the right one!”

After all, her nails were once a life-changing moment, including the reason she switched from wearing acrylic to natural nail polish:

“I was dressing my nails up to my own exact specifications for a few days and noticed a dramatic drop in my mood and overall life satisfaction. From that point forward, I wore my natural nails and my thoughts and life went up a few notches.”

That and why Gorman frequently nails her clients:

“Every single client that I ever worked with on the series, to this day, has told me, ‘I have to be able to ask you about my nails because that was the first place I knew I had a problem.’ The same goes for the many new clients I work with and for the clients that look at my videos on YouTube.

“Having a strong, vibrant, natural manicure is a blessing for any woman looking to look her best—and the right tips can transform any woman’s manicure. It’s the ultimate fashion statement.”

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