Dark Nail Polish: Trendy or Just Old News?

Dark nail polish has always been one of the things of fashion
that some people have taken to and others have not. As the
winter season approaches, more and more people are veering toward
dark nail polish as a means of covering up their fingernails, as
it more easily matches many of the components that make up a fall
wardrobe.

While dark colored nail polish has its drawbacks, one of them being the fact
that it can stain nails a nasty yellow color, many people find that
it is a perfect accessory for a fall or winter wardrobe. It started out as
an essential fashion component in Ancient China, in which dark nail
polish denoted royalty and transitioned into present day culture
as an adornment for the fingers of the chic, ultra fashionable
members of society.

As a matter of fashion, many men have even taken to wearing black nail
polish on their fingertips, even if it is only on the fingertips of one
hand. David Bowie and Marc Bowan are good examples of fashionable
celebrities who have gone so far as to sport black nail
polish.

While black nail polish is rather taboo with many outfits, other dark colors
like brown hues and deep reds and purples will serve well in this way.

Dark nail polish is easily applied, although mistakes are a bit
more obvious with the darker shades of nail polish than with the
lighter nail polish shades.

You will need to reapply it daily as it chips easier and is seen by
anyone who looks at your hands. No one who is fashionable should ever
have chipped nail polish, dark or light.

Make sure that when you apply your polish that you use a good basecoat
and top coat, as dark nail polish can have a reaction with the surface
of your nail and leave a dull yellow hue behind after the polish is
removed, and that is not very attractive at all.

If you want to try out the dark nail polish but you are not the most
skilled of nail painters, spend the money and have a professional do
it. You can usually get a manicure for about $10 to $15 at a salon,
and they are trained professionals and can make any dark nail polish
color look perfect and professional, serving as the perfect complement
to any ensemble.

No matter whom you are, you can make dark nail polish work for you with
the right outfit and the right technique. If you get a manicure or apply
it perfectly on your own and you pick the right hues to match and set off
your skin tone, dark nail polish can help you stand out among the rest.

For most people, black polish will not do without looking like Vampira,
but other dark nail polish hues can definitely be worked in.

There is no need to wear black polish if thats not a color you really like.
Just start looking at deep navy blue or royal purple as it will work just
as well. Pick a dark nail polish that goes with everything and most of all
have fun with it. Isn't that what wearing nail polish is all about, dark or
light?

Kim Snyder is Owner of Overallbeauty.com A Beauty site carrying a variety
of cosmetics, best selling mood polish and all natural skin care products.

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