Lifestyle Choices

In browsing through stores and reading magazines, you will find that nail polish is available in dozens and dozens of delightful colors, from sultry wines, scarlets, and mahoganies to berry brights, creamy pastels, and shimmering iridescents. How to decide on the colors that are right for you? Read on!

• The Brights.Clear tones of scarlet, rose, pink, coral, tomato, and tangerine. To wear these colors, your nails should be medium length to long, well shaped, strong, and resist chipping and flaking. Brights look well on fair to medium skin tones. These colors are not the best choice, however, if you frequently engage in activities that cause chipping, such as typing or swimming. Also avoid them if your fingers are short or stubby; bold, bright tones will only accentuate the shape.

• The Darks. Think of coffee and chocolate, grapes, mulberries, burgundies, and eggplants. These all look great on dark to black skins and on medium to long nails. They may not be suited for daytime, playtime, or schooltime wear, so try saving them for when Saturday night fever strikes!

• The Pales.Light, dreamy shades of peach, melon, sand, putty, lilac, and mauve all look wonderful on fair-skinned girls with nails of any length. Even very short nails glow with an added, pretty finish like this. Use if you’re trying to wean yourself from nailbiting; save the brights for later on! These tones are great for daytime and schooltime wear and rarely show chips or flakes, making them the perfect active girl’s choice. If you’re planning to enter the working world soon—office, bank, hospital, restaurant—you’ll also find that pale tones and clear are the best choices for an attractive and professional appearance. Try using pale shades with your summer tan, for another great look!

• The Neutrals.Glistening clears, sheer pinks. The obvious choice for girls who don’t want the upkeep of colored nails or who just prefer a more natural look. Clear nail polishes and glosses give you a neat and pretty look without much fuss. Also, consider buffing your nails. An inexpensive hand buffer and a tube or jar of buffing cream are all you need. Dot nails with cream; smooth over surface with finger. Use buffer to rub in, working in one direction only, until you have achieved a sleek, glossy sheen. Rinse off excess buffing cream and moisturize. You’ll never worry about chipping and flaking again!

• The Iridescents. Pearlized, shimmering nail colors that are available in tones ranging from deep ruby reds and magentas to pale baby-soft pinks and whites. An elegant evening choice, especially for that special event or big date.

• The Offbeats. Crazy blues, neon greens, electric yellows, pinks, oranges, and even blacks! These are hot, hot colors that demand instant attention. Try them if you’re so inclined—one shade on fingers, another on toes. Best worn out of school or work—these are strictly for fun!

Final Finger “Tips”

• Don’t use an acetone-based nail polish remover (check the label for ingredients) more than two or three times weekly. It can cause flaking or yellowing. Switch to a nonacetone-based remover and let nails “breathe” without polish for a few days every month.
• Don’t do household chores unprotected! Wear rubber gloves with cotton liners to keep nails intact, hands smooth and lovely.
• Do keep yourself well supplied with all the proper nail-care equipment. Check the appropriate column on the list below, then fill in the missing items.

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