The first use of nail polish dates back to just over 3,000 years ago. In ancient China, around 4000 B.C., royals of certain dynasties used colors like silver and gold to polish their nails and distinguish themselves from commoners. Nail polish has since been known to be a universal cosmetic of expression and comes in thousands of different shades and textures.

Seasonal Colors

Seasonal colors are a fun way to choose what color of nail polish to use throughout the year. During the winter time, the seasonal colors favor the cool side and are darker and more intense. Some of the colors are deep burgundies, rich ambers, and creamy chestnut hues. In the autumn time, the seasonal colors favor the warm side and are of a medium-light to medium-dark intensity like burnt browns, golden yellows, and pearly reds. Spring colors are also warm, with medium to light intensity are brighter clearer colors that reflect that of spring flowers, like bright reddish oranges, vibrant greens, and lilacs. When it comes to the months of the summer, the hues are cool with pale creamy colors like mauves, beiges, pale pinks and shades with a pearl finish.

Colors for Skin Tones

Another good way to choose nail polish color is by matching it to the complementary colors for your skin tone. When pairing polishes with a fair-skinned complexion, sheer colors, light earth tones and peach-based hues are a good way to enhance the beauty of the skin tone. For warmer and medium-shaded complexions, it's ideal to use rich pinks, corals and deep plum colors. And when wearing polishes with skin tones that are tanned and darker, colors such as apricot, blackberry and caramel are very complementary selections.

Color Coordinating

Nail polish can be the best accessory to any outfit. Since there are so many different shades, you can match a polish to just about any outfit, for any occasion. When attending a formal function, selecting a polish that matches the shade of the dress or the lipstick that will be worn is a great way to color coordinate the overall look. When events are less formal, a good way to have fun with nail polish is to use the shade of your favorite sports team, or colors that represent your favorite holiday.

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