Once the weather warms up, everyone wants to break out bright colors, from clothing to makeup. That goes for nail polish, too. Although not everyone wants to flaunt flashy nail art all spring and summer long. Plus, vibrant or even neon hues may not be appropriate to rock at the office. That's why it's just as important to include nude nail polish colors in your kit.
There's a couple of different ways you can go. You can approach the search for the perfect neutral shade like your search for the best foundation for your skin tone. Which means you need to know your undertones. That can be accomplished by looking at the underside of your wrist. Blue veins equal cool undertones, green ones indicate warm undertones. If you can't ascertain either way, consider yourself a neutral. On the other hand, some experts recommend comparing your selection to the middle of your palm.
Instead of trying to find a perfect match, you can opt for a hue that's a shade (or two) lighter than your actual skin tone. For darker skin tones, coordinating a nude with your nail bed color is another way to go. There's actually a surprising amount of ways to go nude so feel free to experiment.
Scroll down to find the best nude nail polish colors that you can sport all year long.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Put It in Neutral, $11.99 at OPI
A pinkish beige that almost looks like nothing at all.
Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer in Not Quite Nude, $22 at Dazzle Dry
Dazzle Dry's peaches-and-cream shade is like your nails but better.
Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer in Bebe, $21 at Mischo Beauty
This beige is blushing.
JINsoon Nail Polish in Nostalgia, $18 at JINsoon
JINsoon's Nostalgia is a perfect pinky beige that actually elongates the shape of your nails.
Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish in Of Corset, $13 at Ulta Beauty
Warm chestnut tones really spice up this sheer beige nude.
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Color Nail Polish in Naked, $20 at Deborah Lippmann
A beautiful, barely-there beige.
Tenoverten Canal Nail Polish, $14 at Tenoverten
The brand's toasted cream is borderline sandy.
Pattie Yankee Claypot PYP3, $9.99 at Pattie Yankee
Speaking of sandy, this tan nude comes across like natural clay.
Essie Black, White & Neutral Nail Polish in Paintbrush It Off, $10 at Ulta Beauty
There's something terrifically toffee about this pick.
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in 105 - Particulière, $33 at Chanel
Leave it to Chanel to create a cool taupe.
Zoya Professional Lacquer in Dea, $12 at Zoya
Orange undertones enhance Zoya's warm, milky, light brown nude.
Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Coffee Talk, $12.50 at Cirque Colors
It's more of a milky chocolate than a straight-up coffee hue.
LONDONTOWN Nude Mood Lakur Enhanced Colour Nail Lacquer Collection in Oud Mood, $16 at Ulta Beauty
Nothing beats a really rich hot chocolate.
Pear Nova Michelle Our Mama Classic Lacquer, $8.10 at Pear Nova
The ideal medium oak creme.
Gelcare Espresso Gel Nail Polish, $20 at Revolve
Just as dark and rich as a cup of espresso.
Nails Inc London Copacabana Beach Nude Nail Polish, $9 at Nails Inc London
An unexpected neutral that really stands out in spring and summer.
