After countless months of bundling our toes in boots, it’s lastly sandal season. The one draw back? It’s not doable to neglect our nail polish. Dip a toe into the crystal seas with the season’s hottest pedicure hue: cool blue.
The shade is nice as a result of it tends to be universally flattering. That stated, you could discover particular hues higher complement your pores and skin tone. A daring aqua like Chanel’s Méditerranée (beneath left, $27; chanel.com) flatters darker pores and skin, whereas an icy pastel like Deborah Lippmann’s Blue Orchid (beneath proper, $18; deborahlippmann.com) works particularly nicely with honest coloring.
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Can’t get to a salon for a mani/pedi? DIY an ideal paint job at house with the following tips from Chanel manicurist Ashlie Johnson:
Don’t Skip on Prep
Nail prep earlier than making use of a blue like this one is essential to verify the colour would not streak or chip off too shortly, says Johnson, so get out your manicure package and use all essential instruments. We like Tweezerman Mini Nail Rescue ($22, sephora.com)
Preserve It Clear
Make certain to not apply any oil or lotions close to the nail plate—and all the time use a polish remover to clear away any pure oils.
Begin with a Base
Subsequent, apply base coat to forestall nail staining and safe adhesion.
End the Look
Comply with along with your alternative of 1 or two coloration coats, and end with high coat.
—with reporting by Faye Penn
