Hot right now: Green nail polishes!
Green nail polish might at first sound kind of, well … eww-ish. But we’re not talking split pea soup here. We’re talking fresh mints, vibrant limes and calming shades of jade and seafoam.
Okay, so maybe green nails aren't for everyone, but as a highly respected local salon mogul told me recently, after I commented on her shimmering kelly green fingertips: “Green goes with everything.” She’s right. Let’s just be glad that green lipstick hasn’t caught on.
Our picks for poppy green nail polishes (that aren’t gross!).
Crabtree & Evelyn Nail Lacquer in Pistachio. New from this London-based retailer of lovely bath and body collections, this heavenly shade of green has a gorgeous, glossy shimmer. It’s fast-drying too. $6 at crabtree-evelyn.com.
Hand and Nail Harmony Gelish Soak-off Gel Polish in A Mint of Spring. New from the Love in Bloom Spring 2013 collection, this minty shade is available at your local Gelish nail artist salon. Talk about spring in a bottle! Find a Gelish salon near you at nailharmony.com.
Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer in Lime. Radiating with a tropical freshness, this new hue was created as part of the spring collection to complement the Dior Couture 2013 Cruise fashions. A perfect punch for pink and corral threads. More at dior.com.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Jaded. If you like your turquoise polish served with a little more green than blue, you’ll love this color. The kicker? All you need is the one bottle, which serves as a base coat, top coat and nail treatment all in one. $7.99 at most drugstores and cvs.com.
Nails Inc. London Nail Jewelry in Emerald. Go bold or go home, right? This revolutionary formula decorates nails with hand-cut particles that sparkle like brilliant gems. This Emerald City hue is crazy dramatic and may not exactly be office wear but sure is a ton of fun. $9.50 at sephora.com.
Sephora + Pantone Universe Color Charged Graphic Lacquer in Emerald. Well, it is the color of the year afterall. Sephora and Pantone Universe teamed up to create a bold, high-shine emerald nail lacquer that keeps nails on trend and unbelievably, is universally flattering and goes with just about anything. $10 at sephora.com.
Spa Ritual Vegan Nail Lacquer in Introspective. From the new Meditate collection, this calming pale mint shade is infused with Ecocert-certified bamboo for up to 35% stronger nails. $12 at beauty.com.
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