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Going Nude? 10 must do steps to rock nude nails!

23 March, 2015 - 08:54am by - First Lady | 31 Comments

Article by BR Amelia

You don't always have to go fancy or brightly coloured to make a bold statement - sometimes wearing nothing is all you need.  Of course we're talking about cosmetics here.

We saw it all through 2014; from nude lips to natural eyeshadow shades, people were going crazy for barely there shades.  In 2015 the trend has hit our nails - yes it's time to embrace the nude nail polish.  Here's how to create the perfect nude nail look - and rock it - in 10 steps.

  1. Start fresh - To find the perfect nude, you need to study your true nail bed  Remove all traces of nail polish and then rid your nails of stains by soaking them in lemon juice.
  2. Undertones - Look at your (clean) nail bed.  Do you see pink, white or the same colour as your skin?  This is the hue you want to look for in your ideal nude.
  3. Good foundations - Once you've narrowed your choices, the simplest way to draw a match is to compare the nail polish to...your foundation shade.  The closest match is the one you want!
  4. Colour Check - Look at your cuticles.  The wrong colour will make them look dingy, ruddy or even unhealthy.  With the right colour there will be a consistent flow from your skin, past your cuticle, to your nail colour of choice.
  5. Keep it short - Nudes look best on short, kempt nails. This makes it a perfect, en-trend and attainable look for those giving up biting their nails and those for whom long nails just aren't practicle.
  6. Buff them out - The nude nail trend is notorious for showing every dent and ridge of your nails.  You need to begin with a smooth and even nail, so don't skip the buffing step.
  7. Base - You should always wear a base to prevent staining, but to get a true and even nude shade you'll need to apply it to an even coloured base.  Look for a white nail polish base coat to get the best from your nude shade.
  8. Thin Layers - The key to applying nude shades is in thin layers.  Why?  Because some nudes look better sheer, and others more opaque.  
  9. Finish - Choose your finish - medium to dark skin tones will suit a matte finish, whereas fairer or paler skin tones will want a hint of sheen.
  10. Top Coat - Invest in an SPF top coat to prevent your perfect nude yellowing. 

What do you think of the nude nail trend?  Are you a fan of the nearly-naked look or do you prefer your nails to be bolder and brighter?

Get chatting below!

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4th April, 2015

I've gone for beige sort of nude colored nails, I've never matched it to my foundation and more have got for sort of pinky beige nudes. Never heard of an spf top coat before would love to hear more about that and some suggestions.

28th March, 2015

You can get SPF top coats? I must look to this

28th March, 2015

I am very attracted to nudes :) great reading , thanks BR

27th March, 2015

I loooove nude nails!! I never would have guessed there would be some mane steps to getting them perfect though... I would never adhere to all of that ^^^ YOLO!! haha

27th March, 2015

:) by that description I so want to try more nudey colors

26th March, 2015

The nude look is nice but I much prefer colours and patterns :)

26th March, 2015

Nude is a colour I don't have in my collection as I've always been slightly scared of nudes. these guidelines really help thank you :-)

26th March, 2015

that foundation match hint is brilliant

25th March, 2015

I love nudes on my finger nails and brighter colours on my toes

25th March, 2015

Nude nails is such a lovely look, so subtle yet beautiful- I'm a big fan

25th March, 2015

I love nude nails! I don't wear nail polish often as I hate it when it starts to peel/chip as it looks gross, so nude is great for me.

I love your steps - number 2 and 3 especially. Looking for the same colour hue as your nail bed is great, also close matching your foundation - makes perfect sense really doesn't it? :)

I'm gonna look on BR now for some reviews on nail polish and try and find a super nude for my nails!

25th March, 2015

SPF top coat, this is a new one for me, never heard of it before, where do they come up with these ideas. I do like the nude look, I think more for casual than for a night on the town.

25th March, 2015

I like the nude look. I'm definitely not a nail polish girl. I use my buff and shaper if I want to splash out. I think this nude look could be my next step...loving it.

24th March, 2015

These tips are very helpful, now I know why my nails dont look as flawless as the photographed ones, i think this week I will going nude with my nails <3

24th March, 2015

Wow I did not know it takes that many sets to the finish line. I think I have been missing a few over the years. Love the nude look.

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