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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Choose from six colors that will best represent you.