What Color Should I Paint My Nails?

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Is today a bright and sunny yellow day? Or more of a warm and simmering red day? Or maybe a rebellious green! So many nail polish choices…

We’re here to help! Just answer these 12 style and personality questions, and we’ll recommend a color just for you.

Two hands with their fingernails painted all different colors.

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Questions Overview

1. First off, what's the vibe for you today?
  1. I'm feeling upbeat and optimistic.
  2. I'm feeling serious and focused. I've got things to do today.
  3. I'm feeling a little moody, honestly. Things could be better.
  4. I'm feeling flirty and playful! I'm ready to put myself out there.
2. Pick a playlist based on vibes alone:
  1. Brat Summer: Full of attitude, but still super fun.
  2. Songs for My Coronation: A playlist that makes me feel big and important.
  3. Soundtrack for a Seance: Edgier and darker songs that are perfect for brooding.
  4. Pretending I'm a Bumblebee Buzzing Around a Garden: Breezy, carefree songs that are great for relaxing.
3. Who would you most want to swap lives with?
  1. A pop star that people either love or hate, but mostly love.
  2. The heir of a massive fortune who rubs elbows with lots of important people.
  3. A dolphin. Just a literal dolphin in the ocean.
  4. A shepherd on a remote prairie who spends their days tending animals and watching clouds.
4. If you could have an animal sidekick, which of these would you choose?
  1. A crow that brings me treasures throughout the day.
  2. A chameleon that changes color to match my outfit.
  3. A super-smart monkey that understands every word I say.
  4. A dragonfly that can find anything I've lost, or that I'm looking for.
5. If you could instantly fill your closet with clothes of one of these aesthetics, which would you choose?
  1. Y2K
  2. Skater
  3. Old Money
  4. Cottagecore
6. What are your nails like right now?
  1. Natural and short
  2. Natural and long
  3. Acrylics or gels (or other add-ons)
  4. Natural and with shaped tips (stiletto, square, coffin, etc.)
7. What's your favorite color season?
  1. Spring 🟨🟡
  2. Summer 🥏🟢
  3. Winter 🟦🟣
  4. Fall 🟧🔴
8. Choose a body of water to visit:
  1. Lake 🏞️
  2. River 🛶
  3. Sea 🌊
  4. Glacier 🧊
9. Pick a genre of movie to watch:
  1. Romance
  2. Comedy
  3. Horror
  4. Historical drama
10. What's the plan for today?
  1. I'm busy with chores, homework, errands, things like that.
  2. I'm meeting up with friends to hang out! It's casual, though.
  3. I'm staying home all day and doing nothing at all.
  4. I've got plans! A date, concert, seeing a movie, something like that.
11. Choose some footwear:
  1. Crocs
  2. Birkenstocks
  3. Combat boots
  4. Heels
12. Choose a beverage to sip while you paint your nails:
  1. Iced coffee
  2. Soda or an energy drink
  3. Sparkling water
  4. Matcha or chai tea

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What Your Nail Color Says About You

Your nails are just as important as any other part of your wardrobe. They’re the bow on top of a beautifully wrapped gift, the sprinkles on a scrumptious donut, the frame on a masterpiece painting. They’ll either finish things off just right or make the whole thing a little dysfunctional.

They’re also super personal! Everyone’s got their own favorite shade, their favorite shape, their favorite designs. You can tell a lot about a person by what nail polish they reach for. Here’s what yours says about you:

Red nails: You’re a romantic at heart, and you’re not ashamed of it. You know true love is real, and you look for it in everything. But you’re also a realist, and you know that getting what you want takes work. You’re willing to put in that work!

Pink nails: You’re full of nostalgia, and you’re always thinking about better times. But you’re not trapped in the past; you just think it’d do a little good to recapture some of those vibes and bring them into the present day. Things are more fun when there’s a throwback.

Blue nails: You’re a placid alpine lake when everyone else is a stormy sea. You know that in order to keep your cool, you’ve got to take things as they come. You’re versatile, adaptable, and ready for anything, and people look to you to take the lead when things get dicey and the waves get wild.

Green nails: You’re a bit of a rebel, and you prefer the road less traveled. You’re not at all concerned with what other people think, and other people tend to admire you for exactly that quality. You see things clearly and aren’t afraid to speak up when the time comes to make your voice heard.

Purple nails: You’re high-brow and high-fashion. You know exactly what you want, and you know how to get it. You’re determined and capable, but not above lending a hand when someone needs help.

Yellow nails: You’re a full-blown optimist. Even in the hardest situations, you know it’s only a matter of time until things take a turn for the better. That’s what keeps you going, and you’re eager to share that mindset with other people, especially when they need it most.

Orange nails: You’re a warm fireplace on a cold night, a shining sun on a bright day in late fall. Full of wisdom and generosity, other people appreciate you for your level-headed and kind heart. You know that when you give good things, you get them back doubled, and that’s what keeps you going.

Black nails: You’re the dark horse with a heart of gold. Other people might be intimidated by you at first, but it doesn’t take long for them to see that what they thought was a dark cloud was actually a whole lot of passion and determination, and that you’re overflowing with good vibes to give.

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