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6 Elegant Nail Colours That Will Never Go Out of Style

March 6, 2024

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6 Elegant Nail Colours That Will Never Go Out of Style

You might think you’re a good decision-maker, but when faced with a salon nail wheel, even the most of decisive of us can be thrown into a state of panic and hesitation. Bright pink or baby pink? Milk nails or chocolate nails? When faced with such an abundance of shades you realise that there really is such thing as too much choice—and we all know that post manicure regret is real.

Choosing a nail colour might not be the hardest decision we ever have to make, but there certainly is a lot to consider. Which shade of pink will suit your skin tone? Do darker colours look better on long or short nails? What occasions and outfits do you have planned and do you want your nails to match or clash?

While bold and bright nail art designs are always trending, if you’re feeling indecisive then it’s always advisable to play it safe. Soft, muted, elegant nail colours are far less likely to trigger regret and much more likely to complement your skin tone, nail length, and outfit choices.

If you’re feeling indecisive ahead of your next manicure appointment, here are six elegant nail colours that always look good.

1. Pistachio Green

Green might not seem like an obvious choice, but if you do want to try something a little different—without opting for a bright or neon shade—this soft and muted hue suits and flatters all skin tones.

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Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Pistachio

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Minty Fresh Oxygenated Nail Lacquer

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Sephora Collection Nail Polish in Fresh Mint

2. Blush Pink

Bright, bold pink shades are certainly not for everyone. Try a sheer blush pink instead—it brings the same playful energy, without the intensity.

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Mylee

5-In-1 Builder Gel Light Pink

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Pink Guava Oxygenated Nail Lacquer

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Gel Couture Long Lasting High Shine Gel Nail Polish – 484 Matter of Fiction

3. Sheer Pink

Elegant and understated barely-there nail colours are having a major moment right now. Think, my nails but better—a clean and shiny sheer pink is the ultimate classic nail shade, and it looks good on everyone.

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Nail Polish – 13 Mademoiselle

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Nail Envy Nail Strengthener Treatment in Bubble Bath

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5-In-1 Builder Gel in Laid Bare

4. Deep Red

If you do gravitate towards darker, bolder shades, a deep, dark red always looks elegant. Sitting somewhere between a classic red and a true black, this is another suits-all shade that works all year round.

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Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in Afters

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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 155 Rouge Noir

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Got the Blues for Red

5. Chocolate Brown

Brown is a truly versatile neutral, and while you can experiment with shades ranging from sand and taupe to deep mahogany, chocolate brown nails are majorly on trend right now. The key is in finding the perfect molten, milky hue.

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Keep It Tonal Nail Polish Set

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Nail Polish in 497 Clothing Optional

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L’oxygene Nail Lacquer Taupe La

6. Off White

True white nails can look harsh and garish, and don’t really work with either cool or warm undertones, but with a soft off-white—think oat milk nails—you really can’t go wrong.