What should I consider in choosing a nail color?

What should I consider in choosing a nail color?

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You should consider, when choosing a nail color, the colors of your skin tone. If you are more on the fair side, for example, choosing a red, you want to go with more of an orange-based red versus blue-based. With ivory skin types, it is better to use more of a blue-based. With sheer pinks, you don't want to have too much of a red tone in your skin and go too pink; you want to go more of a neutral tan or neutral color. When choosing colors, again, if you're wearing a pink outfit, go with a sheer pink, go with a bright pink - it all depends on your mood.