Hot summer nights call for sandals, beach getaways, and finding time for family and friends poolside. This season, your go-to accessory is a slick new mani-pedi. An array of rich colors provide a playful pop or subtly refined tone for wherever your next adventure takes you.
1 | A One-Two Punch.
Beauty guru Sonia Kashuk teamed up with artist Dana Louise for a line of brilliant and socially-conscious hues in cobalt and coral, empowering women with a reminder to block out negative influences and social media-driven ideals. Recognize your strength and intelligence, and reclaim your confidence with a stand-out shade.
Sonia Kashuk Knock Out Beauty nail colour, $4.99, shown in Roll with the Punches and On the Ropes, Target, various locations in Berks, target.com
2 | Paint with Water.
Love a good pedicure but can't stand the fumes that come along with application and removal? A West Reading-based natural cosmetics line came up with a solution: a water-based polish that's free from harsh chemical odors and comes off with simple rubbing alcohol. Available in a rainbow of 20 colors.
Honeybee Gardens nail enamel, $12.99, sold at local shops specializing in natural products and at honeybeegardens.com
3 | Globetrotter.
Pay homage to your adventurous spirit, or give a subtle nod to a favorite vacation getaway, with tropical shades that evoke colorful island towns. The adorably monikered “Viva Antigua!” is an iridescent crystalline turquoise as vibrant as the calming sea, while the black gold and crushed onyx in “Tribal Text-Styles” is reminiscent of a clear, starry night as viewed from the sand.
Essie summer shades, $9, available at various area drugstores and at essie.com
4 | Wined it up.
Another tried and true go-to shade for anytime of the year: a glossy, deep red. The berry bliss looks good on every skin tone and has the effect of being classic and effortlessly chic. Match it with a red lip for vintage flair.
OPI: Infinite Shine Icon Shades, $12.50, shown in Malaga Wine, Ulta Beauty, 2755 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.372.9939. ulta.com
5 | Gray Lady.
A neutral nail never goes out of style, and it goes with everything in your closet. Swipe on a few coats of this taupe tone when you want to feel refined and look polished but also understated, reserved and timeless.
China Glaze: Rebel Collection, $7.50, shown in Dope Taupe, Ulta Beauty, 2755 Paper Mill Rd., Wyomissing, 610.372.9939. ulta.com
