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If you’ve ever struggled to pick out a color you wouldn’t regret at the queue of a nail salon, then this article is for you! The trick to picking out a good color is going according to the seasons, believe it or not. Certain hues are only appropriate at certain times of the year while others can be used year-round for a safe go-to at the instance of indecision. Check out this guide for picking out nail colors!
Fall

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This time of the year signals hoodies, pumpkins, and darker tones! Appropriate fall colors are:
- Maroon/burgundy
- Black
- Burnt Orange
- Jade
- Brown
Note: Holiday decorations for Halloween and Thanksgiving are awesome too! Picking out darker tones of your favorite shades is also a safe bet. For example, instead of cherry red, go for burgundy. Instead of fuchsia, go for dark purple.
Winter

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This time of year signals the cold weather, longer nights, and the paleness of the trees. These colors will be sure to have your hands looking like an ice queen:
- Periwinkle
- Navy
- Gray
- Eggshell
- Purple
Note: Matching your nails to the winter holidays such as red/gold for Christmas and pink for Valentine’s day is also a great way to hone in this bitter season!
Spring

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The spring season can be the most enjoyable time to get your nails done because you can finally use all of those beautiful colors you’ve been holding off on! Check these out:
- Seafoam Green
- Lavender
- Medium Pink
- Pistachio
- Yellow
Note: Spring is the best time to rock those pastel colors! You can easily adapt the colors used in the colder seasons by using their lighter shades such as periwinkle instead of navy or mint instead of Jade.
Summer

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Summer is the perfect time to let loose with crazy colors and decorations that show off your bombshell side! These colors will be sure to make an impression at the beach:
- Red
- White
- Lime Green
- Fuchsia
- Royal Blue
Note: This is the best time to sport the neon versions of your favorite polish! The summer time is all about rocking those colors that will shine from a mile away! Also, keep in mind that red white and blue are also great colors to pair for 4th of July!
Safe Year-Round

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Something to keep in mind is that there are a handful of colors that will carry you throughout the seasons and still look appropriate. They can be your go-to when you’re not feeling brave enough to sport that neon green or pure black polish.
- Nude
- French Manicure
- Skin-tone pink
There you have it, the best nail polish colors to sport according to season that’ll have you looking your best!