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Gel Nails - help me decide on a bloody colour!!!!

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BelindaLouisa · 05/08/2025 08:56

On holiday, want a gel manicure before I go back as it’s a fraction of the cost. There are seventy billion options, so help me choose!

I’ve only had gels twice before in the UK both a deep red. I’ve currently got a light pink which has been on two weeks (I had it done here.) I am quite good at painting my nails when I can be arsed, so would prefer something I can’t achieve at home. I tend to wear light pastel type colours, or greens (I’m not a black and red type.)

There are a squillion options so I think I am best showing a picture.

Pic of hand for inspo!

Thank you!

Gel Nails - help me decide on a bloody colour!!!!
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MsWhippy10 · 05/08/2025 17:11

Classic French- can’t go wrong

DuckyLuck · 05/08/2025 17:16

french always sophisticated

BelindaLouisa · 05/08/2025 17:16

Found this on another thread posted by someone as dithery as me. Quite like it. Also quite like a few of the other suggestions… maybe I just let them do what they like!

Gel Nails - help me decide on a bloody colour!!!!
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DuckyLuck · 05/08/2025 17:17

BelindaLouisa · 05/08/2025 17:16

Found this on another thread posted by someone as dithery as me. Quite like it. Also quite like a few of the other suggestions… maybe I just let them do what they like!

Love that!

DuckyLuck · 05/08/2025 17:18

Pastels very on trend

Schoolsout7 · 05/08/2025 17:35

Laiste · 05/08/2025 15:18

Ooh what about a lovely coral? Bright and zingy while you're away in the sun?

Was going to say this 🪸

RoundRedRobin · 05/08/2025 17:50

BelindaLouisa · 05/08/2025 17:16

Found this on another thread posted by someone as dithery as me. Quite like it. Also quite like a few of the other suggestions… maybe I just let them do what they like!

Ooh, I love these! Great idea so you don’t have to pick one colour 😁

Btowngirl · 05/08/2025 18:13

BelindaLouisa · 05/08/2025 17:02

Now understand Glazed Donut. Like it, but I can (probably) do it myself, at least to a reasonable extent.

I respect that can do attitude because whenever I try and paint my own they look like a 5 year old has had complete freedom! I honestly think the real life glazed donut looks so much nicer than the pics though. Whenever I get it i am always reminded why i love it.

mostlylovinglife · 05/08/2025 18:18

Coral with slight sparkle is my fave Summer nail colour

BelindaLouisa · 06/08/2025 05:52

@Btowngirl It usually takes ages and, possibly due to my job or maybe just clumsiness, doesn’t last long!

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BelindaLouisa · 06/08/2025 13:36

Thanks for the help and suggestions - I am really pleased!

Gel Nails - help me decide on a bloody colour!!!!
Gel Nails - help me decide on a bloody colour!!!!
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HelloHattie · 06/08/2025 13:47

Looks v pretty

Abracadabra12 · 06/08/2025 14:00

I think a pale or mint green would look lovely against your tan

Abracadabra12 · 06/08/2025 14:00

BelindaLouisa · 06/08/2025 13:36

Thanks for the help and suggestions - I am really pleased!

Gorgeous!

BelindaLouisa · 06/08/2025 15:19

The first pic makes me look grubby! I don’t in real life, promise!!

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RoundRedRobin · 07/08/2025 07:46

They look great!

Mountainviewatsunset · 09/08/2025 14:25

BelindaLouisa · 06/08/2025 13:36

Thanks for the help and suggestions - I am really pleased!

Gorgeous! What did you ask for? Is that clear gel?

BelindaLouisa · 09/08/2025 16:04

It’s a very pale opaque pinky nude, with pastel tips

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Blueuggboots · 09/08/2025 16:14

I like the slightly glittery cats eye effect in any colour!

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