What Does Your Nail Polish Say About You?

Bright Pink

Nail polish is a way to express yourself. Your favorite polish hue sends a message to the world about what type of person you are. Barbie pink nails, like Audrina Patridge‘s, are for light-hearted, optimistic girls–even if you can’t drive the Barbie dream car, why not rep the dream manicure?

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Classic Red

If you wear classic shades of bright red, you are a sophisticated siren. You know your Prada from your Chanel and, just like Kim Kardashian, you like your nails tailored, shiny and bold.

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Jewel Tone

Extravagant gem-toned nails in deep aubergine, midnight blue and burgundy convey a baroque-loving, eclectic girl that should have been born into royalty. Hey Lea Michele, perhaps you can shoot for Prince Harry now that Wills is off the market?

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Blinged-Out

Glittery nails are reserved for true glamour girls like Katy Perry–even if real diamonds are out of the question, nails can still look decadent enough to break the bank. Try encrusting your digits with pavé Swarovski crystals to get the right reflection!

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Nude & Neutral

Suntanned taupe and nudes are for all-American, clean-cut, beachy girls (hello Jennifer Aniston!) who love a good bonfire and a body-hugging bandage dress from Herve Leger.

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Soft Gray

If you rock dove gray nails like Ashley Greene, you are an androgynous, cool, fashion maven. You might sport a pixie cut with platinum blond streaks and an attitude to match your outgoing look.

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Hot Neon

If you have neon-bright nails, you are an energetic and confident type of girl who is not afraid of the spotlight. Neon nails like AnnaLynne McCord‘s highlighter yellow tips look best when worn on short tailored fingernails, or on toes with strappy sandals.

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Demure Pink

French pink nails like Eva Mendes‘ are for the classy and composed girl. This “no-nonsense” nail enhances the act of flipping through bridal magazines, BBM-ing and organizing events.

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Dark & Stormy

Moody dark shades of grey, deep midnight blue and black reflect a daring, “don’t mess with me” femme fatale. They’re best when worn with a little length and a sharp almond shape, as demonstrated by the stunning Blake Lively here.

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Cool Metallic

Chrome nails like Hailee Steinfeld‘s are for a tough, iron maiden that isn’t afraid of anything. She’ll save herself from the tower, thank you very much–this is no damsel in distress.

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GUEST EDITOR: JAN ARNOLD

Jan Arnold is the co-founder of internationally successful nail brand CND. Since the company’s incorporation in 1979, Arnold has become one of the professional beauty industry’s most respected authorities in the fields of nail technology, runway trends and education, as well as a recognized spokesperson for the industry. As a guest editor for Daily Makeover, Jan will share her insight on the latest nail trends straight off the red carpet and the runways, along with useful tips on how to achieve a salon-quality manicure at home.