Nail Ideas

Nail Colors to Try if You’re Bored With Neutrals

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Since the latter half of 2019, I’ve vowed to view my nails in the same way I do with the other parts of my beauty routine: extra. I’ve loved following trends and trying new things with my nails in the same way I would with my hair styles or eye makeup. While there is a certain elegance to the classic beige or light pink nail colors, it’s fun to spice it up and try something new every now and then. Trying a new shade might encourage you to change it up for good (or remind you just how much you really do love your Essie “Ballet Slippers” after all). 

 

 

Whether you’re on team #boycottboringnails in 2020 or just want to broaden your horizons a little from your usual, there’s something here for everyone. We found the top nail colors to stray away from the classics that won’t make you feel like a stranger every time you look down at your nails.

 

If you’re hesitant to try something new…

 

 

Grey

Sephora Collection
Color Hit Mini Nail Polish in "Winter Spirit"
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Nails Inc.
Gel Nail Polish in "Gloucester Crescent"
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Peach

OPI
Nail Lacquer in "Crawfishin' For A Compliment"
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Essie
Gel Couture Nail Polish in "Fairy Tailor"
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If you’re open to something different…

 

 

Navy Blue

Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in "Fight the Power"
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Essie
Nail Polish in "After School Boy Blazer"
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Lights Lacquer
Nail Polish in "Woman"
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Rose Gold

Essie
Nail Polish in "Penny Talk"
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Sally Hansen
Nail Polish in "Burnished Bronze"
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Dark Brown

Sephora Collection
Color Hit Mini Nail Polish in "Road to Love"
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Sally Hansen
Miracle Gel Nail Polish in "Mocha Me Crazy"
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If you’re trying out a trend…

 

 

Pastels

Essie
Nail Polish in "Go Ginza"
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JINSoon
Nail Lacquer in "Charme"
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in "Gelato on My Mind"
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Sally Hansen
Color Therapy Nail Polish in "Tulle Much"
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Sunset Shades

think bright fuschia, orange, and coral

Sally Hansen
Insta-Dri Nail Color in "281"
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JINSoon
Nail Lacquer in "Hella"
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Sally Hansen
Xtreme Wear Nail Polish in "Sunkissed"
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Tenoverten
Nail Polish in "Spring"
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Rainbow

Ella and Mila
Me Collection Nail Polish
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