Nail polish colors are sometimes hard to choose from. There are so many different colors to choose from and it is hard to pick what color will look best on you. I will tell you the most popular nail trends for this summer and which shade to wear for your own skin tone.
The hot nail polish color trends for the summer are coral, metallic, neon's and blues, but not every shade of each color looks good for all skin tones. For each skin tone, I will direct you to the color that will look and compliment your skin the most.
Fair Skin
Coral Polish. For women with light to fair skin, a darker coral will be too much. Go for a lighter shade of coral, like a sweet blush color. It is a lighter coral with orange tones. It will enhance your skin tone, instead of over powering it.
Metallic. Metallic polish on lighter skin can be very hard to pull off. If you have a bold look, it goes great but with the right color. Try for a rose gold shade of polish. It is a pink nail polish, with a gold tone to it. Make sure the polish is very shiny, and not too dark. It will give your skin tone a little added color.
Neon. Neon colors are great to add a pop of color, to a black, white or gray outfit. The best neon color for fair skin is a fuchsia. It is a darker but bright shade of pink. Some fuchsia's even have a hint of purple to them. Every polish line has a fuchsia color.
Blue. Blue nail polish is not something everyone is a fan of. Some people stick to pinks, reds and more natural looking colors, while others like to go for something different. Blue nail polish can be a hard color to pull off, but the best for fair skin is a bright sky blue. The blue is the color of the sky, but with a bright factor to it, instead of the more toned down blue that the sky is.
Olive Skin
Coral. Coral nail polish is a great color for darker skin tones. For olive skin, a melon shade of coral is the best. Melon is the closest standard shade of coral. It is a bit lighter, with an orange tint to it.
Metallic. The best shade of metallic for olive skin is a glittery silver. This gives you a wide variety of options to choose which glitter you like best. There are chunky and thin silver glitters, also silver polish with glitter in it. You can also add the silver glitter over another color, for an added effect.
Neon. Bright colors look great on tanned skin. Try an electric lime green against olive skin. You can use a lighter or darker shade of lime green depending on what you like better. It will really make a statement.
Blue. Blue nail polish looks great with a blue outfit. If your outfit is dark blue, wearing a lighter blue, like an aquamarine, will be a great complimenting color. Aquamarine is a blue with green hues in it. You can have it shiny or more of a matte color.
Bronze Skin
Coral. For bronze skin, you can go with a sparkly coral pink. It is like the normal shade of coral but with added glitter, for some extra sparkle. You can put a coat of coral on, and then put a coat of a glitter polish over it.
Metallic. To compliment your skin tone, and still get the metallic color, try a copper color. Especially one with a shimmer effect. It will make your skin look brighter and more refreshed.
Neon. For a great neon, that will make you look tanner, try a bright orange. You can choose from an orange with a red tint, or a normal orange shade. Make sure it stays nice and bright. The brighter the color, then better it will look with your skin.
Blue. A great blue for you is a midnight blue. The dark color will look great with a lighter blue out fit. If you want to add a little extra, put a dark blue glitter over it.
Deep Skin
Coral. Any shade of coral would look great on darker skin, but if you want something that you will like, try a salmon coral. This color is more relaxed and a pretty pink. It looks great with anything.
Metallic. Doing dark colors, against dark skin sometimes makes your skin look duller. Try a lighter metallic gold polish. It will compliment any black or brown outfit, and make your skin shine.
Neon. All neon colors will make your skin pop. To try something different, use a yellow. It really pops against dark colors.
Blue. For a great blue, go for something rich like a cobalt blue. A dark blue that has a brightness to it looks great with any light colored outfit.
The color of August is mint green. It is a great light color that can be used for an added pop of color or to tone down any outfit. These are all the nail color trends for this summer. Try one out today, and get a great manicure.
~aphrodite
During the summer, your skin is not the only thing that has to be protected from damage. Your hair can easily be damaged from swimming, the sun, and from excess styling. Keeping your hair healthy is not always a top priority but it needs to be. Here are some ways to keep your hair looking, and feeling great in the summer.
Protecting From UV Exposure.
Many people do not protect there hair when they go in the sun. The suns rays over a period of time can be just as damaging as bleaching your hair. The most common way to protect your hair is to wear a hat. If a hat is not your style, make sure to apply sunscreen to your part and hairline. Before you go in the sun, use a deep conditioning treatment, preferably one that has vitamins a, c, or e in it. They are essential to keep your hair strong and healthy. Do not use hair spray, it sits on your hair and offers no protection. Instead find and use products that soak into your hair. Do not wash your hair everyday, but when you do, if you have spent a lot of time outside use a deep conditioning hair mask to re-hydrate your hair.
Protecting From Pools, Lakes, & Oceans.
Chlorine, and salt can damage your hair, and even remove or change the color of the hair. About 1 hour before going into the pool, you can add coconut oil into your hair. The coconut oil helps to moisturize your hair and prevent salt water and chlorine damage. Before you go into a pool or body of water, get your hair wet with tap water. The water will help keep your hair from absorbing the water. Apply a serum to your hair (especially the ends) to help protect your hair from friction. If you can, completely avoid getting your hair wet. After swimming, rinse your hair. Wash your hair first with a clarifying shampoo, then do your usual shampoo and conditioning routine, followed by a hair mask. This will help keep your hair from drying out, and start to repair any damage. To style your hair, apply product and let your hair air dry or blow-dry loosely with a diffuser. Avoiding excess heat on your hair, to prevent damage.
Protecting Your Hair From Extreme Heat
In the summer, protecting your hair from heat can be easy, but you can't avoid things like sun and humidity. If you are going to style your hair, be sure to use proper heat protectants. After you shower and go to dry your hair, apply styling products to protect your hair from the heat, and remove any excess frizz. Do the same if you are going to straighten or curl your hair. The best thing you can do is let your hair dry naturally. Styling your hair in the summer, when the air is moist, makes it take longer to style the hair, which can result in further drying time and more damage. If you plan on styling your hair with hot tools or being outside in the sun, you should apply a deep conditioning treatment on your hair at least once a week. Allow the treatment to sit on for 15 minutes. And rinse. This will help repair any damage that has been done for that week, and to help protect from excess damage.
How To Treat Damaged Hair.
If you have already damaged hair, avoid adding heat or anything that can add more damage to it. Go into a good salon near you and get your hair cut, and a deep conditioning treatment. The haircut will help keep you from getting split ends. The stylist will let you know what treatment will be best for your hair, and how often you should get a treatment. You should get a hair treatment every time you get your hair colored, or every time you get a haircut. Some people need it more frequently then that. After that you should keep up with getting a haircut every 4 weeks. And doing at home treatments 2-3 times a week.
Summer Hair Styles.
The style's that are in for the summer are braids, natural hair, ponytails, messy buns and waves. To have a natural look, apply product into damp hair and let your hair dry. For braids, you can do any form of braid and have it in style. If you are going for a relaxed look, wear a messy bun or a ponytail. The biggest trend is the waves. It is a great look for day or night. You can get this look by adding mousse and diffuse your hair. It looks great on the beach.
Use these tips to help save your hair from damage and use the summer trends to style your hair. It will keep your hair healthy, looking great and feeling great.
~aphrodite
