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Know Your Nude
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Know Your Nude
With the naturally nude nail trend sticking around, it’s important to know which shade works for your skin tone. Use this guide to find out which is best for you!
BY GELISH
02.26.25

The “mannequin” nail look and “soap bubble” trends of 2024 aren’t losing steam this spring—in fact, we’re seeing nude nails everywhere we go—likely because there’s nothing more beautiful than a clean set of neutral nails to keep your look classic and sophisticated. But nailing the perfect nude isn’t a one-size-fits-all task. With undertones, skin depth and preferences all playing a part, finding your match can feel daunting. That’s why we’ve created this easy guide to help you discover the nude shade that suits you best—and thanks to the six new buildable shades in Gelish Brush-On Builder, you’re sure to find a perfect match!

Step 1: Identify Your Undertone

Knowing if your skin is cool, warm or neutral is half the battle when it comes to choosing the right nude shade for you. If you don’t already know your undertone, figuring it out is easy. Simply flip your wrist over and take a look at your veins:

Blue or Purple: You’re cool-toned.
Green: You’re warm-toned.
A Mix of Both: You’re neutral-toned.
Another trick is to pick up yellow gold and silver jewelry and hold them each against your skin. Typically, one of those two colors is going to make your skin looking glowing and healthy. If it’s the gold, you’re warm toned, and if it’s silver you’re cool. If both look great, then you’re neutral!

Step 2: Choose Your Skin Depth

Take a look at your skin. How would you describe it?

Fair: Porcelain or alabaster with little natural warmth.
Light: A soft, pale complexion with subtle warmth.
Medium: A golden or olive base with a warm glow.
Deep: Rich, chocolatey tones with a warm or cool undertone.

Step 3: Match Your Shade

Now that you know your tone and depth, look for the shades below for your perfect match:

Fair + Cool: Opt for a soft pinky-nude to complement your cool undertone.
Fair + Warm: A beige or cream nude with yellow undertones will suit you best.
Light + Cool: Choose a dusty rose or taupe nude to enhance your skin.
Light + Warm: Go for a warm peach or tan nude to add a radiant touch.
Medium + Cool: Soft mauves or mocha-toned nudes work beautifully.
Medium + Warm: Honey or caramel nudes will make your nails pop.
Deep + Cool: Rich cocoa or espresso nudes complement your depth perfectly.
Deep + Warm: Golden brown or terracotta nudes are your perfect pair.

Step 4: Try It On

Now that you’ve determined the best shade for you, it’s time to try it on. Remember, the right nude should make your hands look polished and bright, not washed out. And if you can’t find your exact shade, that’s OK! You can mix the different shades of Brush-On Builder to achieve the exact nude you want. And let’s not forget that this unique formula allows for quick and easy application, without multiple products and brushes, to give you that super natural, perfectly nude look with 21+ days of wear!

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