Nail Colors that Look Best on Every Skintone

Nails are always great to show off a color that you’ve been dying to wear. But have you ever noticed that some colors just look off on your skin? You’re not going crazy some colors look better or worse depending on your skin tone and whether or not you have cool or warm undertones. It sounds crazy complicated, but it’s very simple to discover what undertone you have. For example, if your hands appear to have a sallowness to them, you have a warm undertone. If you notice hues of pink or blue-hued red, your undertone is cool. If you notice your skin looks gray, you have a more neutral undertone (this is often the case for those with olive skin tones).

Fair Skintones

1. Light Pink: This is a great color to wear on your nails because it brings out the natural rosy undertones in your skin tone. Try: Butter London Sheer Warm Sparkle
2. Hot Pink: A bright shade is a fun pop of color to try and is always going to look flattering. Try: Sinful Colors Pink
3. Coral: Not too bright and not too dull, it’s a great in-between shade
4. Cream: This is a great neutral color when you want your nails painted but aren’t committed to a specific color. Try: Sally Hansen Re-Nude
5. Emerald Green: What’s more fun than exploring color? Green isn’t just for St.Patricks Day this jewel tone can be worn during all seasons. Try: OPI The Nutcracker And The Four Realms

Medium Skintones

1. Magenta: A fun color that will for sure make your nails pop. Try: OPI Pompeii Purple
2. Ruby: Sure to pack a punch ruby is a deeper shade of red but still a great pick for your nails. Try: China Glaze Ruby Pumps
3. Plum: This is such a versatile shade that can replace a neutral. It pairs well with a wide range of colors from red to grey. Try: Ella + Mia Little Plum Dress
4. Violet: Just like Plum this color is another go-to for alternating your normal nail polish colors. Try: China Glaze Violet Vibes
5. Tan: Tan is a great neutral shade for those bare nail days. Try: Essie Wild Nude

Dark Skintones

1. Persimmon Orange: One of the many shades of orange that makes your skin glow. Try: La Mini Macaron Persimmon
2. Hazard Orange: For a bolder orange, hazard orange is your pick. Try: Sally Hansen Extreme Wear Nail Color Sunkissed
3. Navy: A classic shade of blue that pairs nice against dark skin tones. Try: OPI Infinite Shine Blue
4. Olive Green: A color that people normally avoid should be embraced in its entirety. Try: OPI Infinite Shine Olive Green
5. Cobalt: A bold color like cobalt looks beautiful against dark skin. Try: China Glaze I Sea the Point

Colors that look good on all

1. Lavender: This color, regardless if its nail polish or a dress, will complement everyone. Try: Essie Lavender Nail Polish
2. Cream: A perfect nude shade that anyone can pull off. Try: Essie Cream Nail Polish
3. Black: Warning, as classic as the color is having it on your nails may bring you back to your edgy high school years. Try: OPI Nail Lacquer Black Onyx
4. Heather Grey: When black and white are not an option, grey is a wonderful alternative. Try: Dear Sundays Grey
5. Teal: This is the most versatile shade of blue because it looks great on everyone. Try: Essie Garden Variety