A: It's easy being green this spring, as the freshly grown hue tops the season's trend in nail polish. Look for shades in mint (Revlon's Minted), pistachio (Essie's Navigate Her), and teal (Opi's Fly), which is green mixed with blue. On the opposite end of the spectrum, color expert Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango, has inspired sunny shades from mod bright (Sephora by OPI's Paisley Attention To Me!) to coral (Sonia Kashuk's Tango Mango), which is orange mixed with red pigment. Also popular is layering sheer shades over opaque polish to add sparkle, opalescence or textured glitter (try Essie's Luxeffects or CND's Effects). These trendier shades tend to look more current on shorter nails, and a professional application is recommended - both techniques add sophistication.
But keep in mind these shades are not suitable for all workplaces. Unless you work in fashion or another creative industry, which encourages being on the cutting edge, this look is too trendy. Especially if your office dress code is professional, you should opt for a more subtle shade and keep nails, saving edgy colors (even on toes) for the weekend or vacation. Fortunately, nude polish is also popular - this year the shades are more skin tone than ballet slipper (try Zoya's Cho or Farrah), so just find one that best compliments your complexion.
