How many nail polish colors are there

Iridescent and metallic shades, which feel special without verging into full-on nail art territory. While the salon has been doing a lot of glittery nudes for the holidays, Hall says their most requested shade is Bio Sculpture's Mignon pro only. At Austin's Nail Art House , owner Natalia Bychkova says the most popular nail colors of the moment there are the classics: cherry reds, sheer blush, and foil accents.

But one trend on the rise when people are looking for something a little extra? Pearly nails with an almost-chrome like finish. Looking at this photo, we get it. She says her clients are loving shades of nude, mauves, metallic, and different shades of blue. Her most requested shade? New York City's Paintbox is known for its modern, minimal nail art that still packs a punch, and the salon's most requested shades follow suit.

For a multicolored shift that borders on magical, New York City-based manicurist, Miss Pop suggests painting on one coat of Zoya Professional Lacquer in Leia before sealing your look with a top coat. Blackberry — particularly Chanel Le Vernis in Vamp — is a favorite among multiple nail pros, and it makes complete sense as to why.

The smoky red hue is so sultry, it earned a Best of Beauty Award , garnered a loyal following, and even spurred its own Wikipedia page. Elle says she can recall an instance where the nail polish sold out and was auctioned for hundreds on eBay the year it first launched. A deep, violet nail polish color is equal parts regal and approachable.

A dark, nearly black shade of brown adds an element of mystery to your manicure. Nail artist Savannah Walker rarely works with traditional nail polish these days — her highly detailed masterpieces call for gel and other pro materials — but she's still fond of OPI Nail Lacquer in Cajun Shrimp.

Walker calls it "hot red" — a little more coral than a true cherry shade, making it an equally bright but not as predictable option. Celebrity Fashion Video. Courtesy of brand.

More from Allure. And contrary to some reports, you shouldn't put polish in the fridge either. The chill will cause the polish to crystalize, which breaks down the formula. Instead, keep polish in a dry, room temperature space without direct contact to sunlight. Painting your nails is prohibited on airplanes. One woman was even arrested for painting her nails on a flight. She did also use profane language and refuse to stop, but overall, most airlines frown upon nail lacquer in the sky.

Neon nail polish is technically illegal. Or at least the FDA hasn't approved them yet. Certain colorants used to create neon and glow-in-the-dark polishes are not allowed, but that doesn't mean you won't find them on beauty shelves. Many companies like OPI use formulas with FDA-approved coloring, while your other favorite neon polishes are imported.

You can use nail polish to fix a run in your tights, thread a needle, and more. Lacquer isn't strictly for your fingers and toes! Check out more unconventional uses for nail polish here. Clients at The Ten also love nail art , and have been particularly into animal print and abstract lines.

Courtesy of brand. While moody hues like plum, navy, and chocolate have been popular lately at L. The trend there of the moment? Iridescent and metallic shades, which feel special without verging into full-on nail-art territory. While the salon has been doing a lot of glittery nudes, Hall says their most requested shade is Bio Sculpture's Mignon pro only. At Austin's Nail Art House , owner Natalia Bychkova says the most popular nail colors of the moment are the classics: cherry reds, sheer blush, and foil accents.

But one trend on the rise when people are looking for something a little extra? Pearly nails with an almost chromelike finish. Looking at this photo, we get it. She says her clients are loving shades of nude, mauves, metallic, and different shades of blue.