Let Your Nails Bring Some Sunshine This Rainy Season
It’s officially the rainy season what with the constant downpour we get no matter the time of day. The weather is dark and dreary most of the time, but that aint any excuse for you to paint your nails a perennial black all throughout the wet season. Add a bit of oomph to your usual nail color with these five pretty hues or nail art:
Red
Whatever the season, red will always be a good color on your nails. Find the right shade that will work with your skin tone, and voila! Instant pretty nails.
Anything Neon
Ok, so it may look like you’re trying to be a 90’s kid AF, but doesn’t anything neon instantly brighten up your day?
Metallic
Ink Your Nail
If you’re not that keen on using glow in the dark, neon colors, you can opt for a metallic hue. Still shiny but not as loud. It’s an instantaneous way to accessorize your hands. Classy, chic and glamorous even if it’s all rainy outside.
Light Pink
Love light shades? A soft shade of pink will do wonders for your nails. This is also another color that’s safe to wear no matter the season or weather. Neutral yet will go well with any look you decide on.
Sage
If you really must go for a nail polish color that goes with the rainy weather, try the light grayish-green hue of Sage. Definitely not black but subtle and “dreary” enough to match the raindrops outside your window. This one’s very pretty on the hands, actually.
Here are a few brands we’re loving right now:
butter LONDON
One of UK’s premiere brands when it comes to nail polish, their wide selection of colors are very posh, playful and chic.
butter LONDON Nail Polish in Macbeth, $15
butter LONDON Nail Polish in Sloane Ranger, $15
They claim to have created the first “healthy nail lacquer”, using only safe and skin-pampering ingredients.
essie
another crowd favorite, especially for its pastel colors, essie has been a major player in the nail lacquer world. It’s famous for it’s no-chip formula and the most sold color (like 10 million bottles worldwide) is Ballet Slippers.
essie Nail Polish in Stencil Me In, $9
essie Nail Polish in Cascade Cool, $9
Yep, we’re one of the 10 million.
Orly
Over 40 years already, this brand is hugely popular for it’s Original French Manicure set of polishes.
essie Nail Lacquer in Big City Dreams, $8.50
essie Nail Polish in Haute Red, $8.50
Just recently, the team behind Orly have developed their Breathable Collection – vegan and Halal certified, there’s a lot of colors to choose from!
deborah lippmann
One of the most sought-after celebrity manicurists, her name has also been synonymous with her line of nail polish.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Weird Science, $18
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Just Dance, $20
Choosing from the funky colors will prove to be difficult!
Happy Skin Gel Yeah
We’re pretty excited about this one. Happy Skin recently released their line of nail polish that has a gel-like finish without the need for a UV lamp.
Happy Skin Cosmetics Express Gel Polish in Icon and Mirror Shine Top Coat, P 450
Choose from six colors that will best represent you.
