Holy Grail Nails: Spring
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Holy Grail Nails: Spring

One thing that I think is often overlooked in the beauty/fashion industry, is nail polish. I have briefly touched on the topic in the past — early autumn I believe — and I thought it was only appropriate to bring the conversation back again for spring.
When the weather begins to warm up, I tend to opt for milky shades that are almost neutral and easy to pair with most outfits, which — unsurprisingly — seems to be the running theme throughout all the polishes I’m drawn toward lately.
First of all, I love a good, opaque, stark white nail polish. I think the effect is just so crisp and clean, whilst still adding a little statement to your outfit. I feel as if white nail polish yields the same effect as black nail polish, but minimises the risk of coming across ‘goth-y’; if that’s not the look you’re going for. I also find that white polish makes me look kind of tan, possibly because I’m just super pale and white is the only colour lighter than my skin. So if you’re a pasty one like me, maybe give the look a go.
Milky, muted blues are also something I tend to reach for during warmer months, particularly during those first few transitioning weeks when the weather has homicidal tendencies, and you’re never quite sure if it’s going to be warm, or storming (and sometimes both).
The only downfall I seem to find in every brand of pale blue nail polish, is that it always seems to be streaky. Not to worry though, it might just be one of those colours you have to work a little harder with to make opaque.
Lastly, no matter the season, I will always need an appropriate nude to satisfy my neutral cravings. I know what you’re thinking — “Why would you need more than one nude for each season? Aren’t they all the same?!” — well, not exactly. See, I’m not a normal person who can have just one nude polish and call it a day. I need one that’s super light, one that’s super dark, one that’s slightly mauve-y and one that’s really sheer. You see my problem? I’m an addict. Anyway, one of my favourites that I have been reaching for is a very, very subdued, very pale mauve. I love it because it’s not pink, it’s not mauve and it’s not nude, but it has the capacity to pass as any one of those. It makes for a really pretty, versatile colour, which is why I think this may even be my favourite nail polish throughout spring.
I love the feeling you get when you have the same, fresh nail polish as a mani pedi. I always get an immense satisfaction when my fingers and toes are matching, kind of like that feeling you get when your bra and underwear are matching, you know? It’s kind of like tricking yourself into thinking you’ve got your life together, or maybe that’s just me.
Written by Jessica Alves
instagram: @jessicazalves