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What colour nails and toenails for holiday?

25 replies

bowtiee · 11/07/2022 17:59

Going on holiday abroad soon and don't know what colour gel nails and toenails to get! I have very light blonde hair, am naturally fair but have a light fake tan, brown eyes.

Clothing wise I'm taking a variety of colours - neutrals, brights, black etc. Swimming costumes are turquoise, berry pink and bright red. One bikini is bright pink top with navy polka dot bottoms.

I was thinking coral but would that clash with berry pink and red swimming costumes?

Understand there are far more important dilemmas in the world but would appreciate your fashionista hive mind advice!

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andpeggy1 · 11/07/2022 18:11

Gold glitter! Sounds a lot, but I promise you, it's really not! It will go with all outfits

Laiste · 11/07/2022 18:12

Well i have french all year round on fingers and toes except these 2 weeks every year when i have colour. I don't care about clashing colours tbh. Holiday nails should be bright 😃

Laiste · 11/07/2022 18:16

Bit of pink, bit of coral :)

What colour nails and toenails for holiday?
What colour nails and toenails for holiday?
JofraArchersFastestBall · 11/07/2022 18:16

I usually only wear nude/light pink, but I got a lovely bottle of bright coral pink for my recent holiday and it was lovely. I guess it probably clashed with some of my clothes, but I don't think that matters at all!

saveforthat · 11/07/2022 18:18

When I go on holiday I usually paint each nail a different (bright) colour.

saveforthat · 11/07/2022 18:22

If you have/will have a tan white glitter on toenails looks great

MumUndone · 11/07/2022 18:35

Turquoise

DemiBourbon · 11/07/2022 18:38

CND ‘Lobster Roll’ is my favourite holiday colour and goes with most colours.

User952539 · 11/07/2022 18:40

I always do gold for holidays

DemiBourbon · 11/07/2022 18:41

Also, CND ‘Desert Poppy’, which is a lighter coral colour and looks lovely with a tan.

Lndnmummy · 11/07/2022 18:42

Essie "Fifth Avenue", Shellac "Lobster Roll" or CND "Ferrari Red".

rachel.golden · 11/07/2022 18:50

bowtiee · 11/07/2022 17:59

Going on holiday abroad soon and don't know what colour gel nails and toenails to get! I have very light blonde hair, am naturally fair but have a light fake tan, brown eyes.

Clothing wise I'm taking a variety of colours - neutrals, brights, black etc. Swimming costumes are turquoise, berry pink and bright red. One bikini is bright pink top with navy polka dot bottoms.

I was thinking coral but would that clash with berry pink and red swimming costumes?

Understand there are far more important dilemmas in the world but would appreciate your fashionista hive mind advice!

These need doing again but I loved these pastel colours for my holiday xx

What colour nails and toenails for holiday?
OceanbreezeSun · 11/07/2022 18:51

I always think a turquoise/shimmery mermaid colour looks amazing on holiday. It goes with all the usual white/black/navy, looks great with pinks and coral.
That’s my go to colour for holiday, that or a coral colour.

I wouldn’t worry about clashing colours.

saltwaterandsuncream · 11/07/2022 18:52

Navy sparkles. I did this recently and felt all the retro 90's feels and it looked amazing!

bowtiee · 11/07/2022 20:04

Thank you for excellent ideas! Liking the idea of a glittery metallic. Or maybe even sticking to coral and not worrying about clashing!

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historyofthefuture · 11/07/2022 20:08

Hot pink / gold glitter

justasking111 · 11/07/2022 20:09

I stick to the French effect so use Jessica the colour is called "I DO". it's a bridal polish but looks lovely with or without the tan

IamChipmunk · 11/07/2022 20:11

Another vote for CND Lobster Roll here! Its my favourite colour closely followed by Pink Bikini!
You could have a glitter top coat!

Purplehonesty2 · 11/07/2022 20:36

I came on to say coral!

DarlingCoffee · 12/07/2022 06:16

White nails look great with a tan and go with everything

ApolloandDaphne · 12/07/2022 06:23

I never worry about clashing. I currently have hot pink nails but I don't really wear pink at all. I just go with a colour that makes me happy and suits how I feel at the time.

JasmineVioletRose · 12/07/2022 06:40

Just clash!

TheBikiniExpert · 12/07/2022 06:50

I have coral pink on my toes and I think it looks great. Nothing on my hands as I weirdly don't like it on fingers!

AuntieMarys · 12/07/2022 06:53

Lobster Roll and Soft Flame are my favourite nail colours. Wear them all year.

Campervangirl · 12/07/2022 07:46

Pale colours like off white, cream, taupe, pale pink.
Those colours look fab with tanned hands, assuming you're going somewhere hot.
Have a pattern on your ring finger to break it up if you're having them done by a nail tech

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