Finding the color of nail polish that sublimates dark skin is not just a matter of taste: it's a subtle set of chromatic chords. Some hues instantly reveal lThe sparkle of the carnation, others create a irresistible contrast and some, on the other hand, can tarnish it. On the program: a practical guide, trending ideas and our favourites to make your nails your best fashion accessory. Spoiler: you may want to try them all!
Colorimetry: Your super-power beauty
What's the point, how does it work?
Colorimetry is art ofidentify subtons that will define the shades that most highlight your carnation. In manicure, as in fashion or make-up, the right color is the one that lightens your skin, making it fresher, more harmonious by avoiding the
In the majority of cases:
🔥 Hot subtons best match with warm, bright, yellow or gold-rich colours.
❄️ Cold subtons are highlighted by cold colors, rich in blue or silver.
Zoom on the subtons that determine the colors that suit you.
So, what's your undertone?
To find out, try one of these two simple methods:
The vein test
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If your veins tend towards green => your subton is warm.
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If they tend to be blue/violet => your subton is cold.
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If it's a mixture of both => your subton is neutral and you can almost dare everything!
The Jewellery Test
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L-gold you illuminate more => your subton is warm.
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Money is better for you => your subton is cold.
Hot, cold or neutral, discover your skin subton.
The perfect match of dark skins
What a chance! With your dark skin, you can wear a wide palette of colours of nail polish. The essential is to bet on shades that dialogue with your subtons to enhance the natural shine of your skin.
6 colors to flatter dark skin with warm undertones
A bright selection for sunny days
For a safe, turn to a red varnish pop with orange and energy-saved reflections, as Lava. A tint that evokes the enveloping heat of long summer nights... It instantly illuminates the skin and completes a chic city look (blaszer oversize beige, plain straight jeans, red scarfs for a tone-on-tone reminder).
Solar sublime, too, your hands. It is a question of white varnish delicate translucent, subtly sprinkled with glitter with warm golden reflections. It is worn alone as in superposition to twist another color. For a summer look so fancy, combine it with a fluid white dress, golden sandals and wicker basket.
You can also varnish your nails with Sunset, one orange nail polish tangerine with hot and sparkling accents, which recalls the juicy freshness of citrus fruits sipped with sun... A 100% good mood color that insulates a beautiful dose of energy on your fingers! Match it with neutral monochrome looks (white, cream, camel) or floral prints.
In summer, hot subtons prefer vibrant and sparkling colours like Lava, Sunset or Solar.
Deep and warm colours for the cold season
In our special dark skin palette, we find Violeta, one purple nail polish rose tinted with mystery. In the light, he takes accents of burgundy punctuated with shades of blackberry. The perfect balance between the intensity of a classic burgundy and the mystical sweetness of a purple. We wear it without hesitation with a long silk dress and a metallic pouch.
More staggered but equally flattering, Artichoke, one green varnish subtlely warmed gourmand with yellow undertones, which surfs on the organic trend and could be assimilated to the lush freshness of a Mediterranean garden. In combo with a casual urban look - raw jeans, white t-shirt, blazer camel - it is just fabulous!
We're finishing this wish with Navy Blue, one blue nail polish deep and velvety marine, like a night sky by the sea. Indeable and ultra elegant, it works well with beige, bright red, off-white and golden clothing for subtle contrast and striking at the same time. The Great Blue!
In autumn and winter, we dare to wear velvety and deep varnishes such as Violeta, Navy Blue and Artichoke.
6 colours to electrify dark skin with cold undertones
Spring-summer shades to sublimate cold subtons
Let's start in beauty with Neon Pink, one pink varnish vibrant and vitamin fluo with blue, ultra-pop and bold subtons. A modern tint that boosts your hands, awakens a sober outfit or accentuates an already colorful look. Ideal to assert your style with joy and confidence.
Cannot pass by dAnemone, this light red varnish, halfway between strawberry and cherry, with irresistible charm. A vibrant colour, raised by subtle pink subtons, touches vitality and assumed femininity. We adopt it with a retro style (skid skirt, dot blouse, cat-eye glasses) or a city look (raw jeans, white t-shirt, cherry red blazer). On the make-up side, play the reminder with a lipstick in the same tone! And if you want to extend the outfit and shine of your favorite colors, choose a semi-permanent varnish, perfect to sublimate your dark skin while keeping nails impeccable longer.
We're also squealing with Brazil, one rich and intensely pigmented emerald green nail polish, which captures light at each of your movements. A plant colour that would almost resemble a tropical forest. Dynamic, Brazil offers a striking contrast on dark skin with cold undertones, bringing an assertive dimension to your hands. A must have that is worn on the occasion of a glamorous evening (satinous black dress, emerald green or golden scarpins, jewel pouch) or with a casual chic look (cream pants, sage green fluid shirt, white sneakers).
Vitamin and radiant shades to illuminate cold subtons.
Colour intensity autumn-winter at fingertips
If there is a color that especially enhances your skin by creating contrast, it's good Snow. One pure white varnish, clean and bright that evokes the pristine clarity of snow under a winter sun and a nail-bending minimalist refinement. For a fashion effect, silver rings or pearly jewelry are added. For a chic event like a wedding, it is hot on a powdered pastel outfit.
Just as pepples, Sapphire, one blue azure varnish infused with light shades of grey creates a sublime contrast on dark skin. The serenity of a pure sky with the first glimmers of dawn! Ideal for prolonging summer vibes on a beautiful autumn day in town (with a white fluid combination, cobalt blue belt, oversized glasses).
We're closing this selection with Licorice, one deep lacquered black nail polish, mirror finish, as powerful as modern. A symbol of character and confidence, it highlights the natural richness of dark skins and completes a glam-rock style (leather perfecto, slim jeans, heel boots) that also perfectly blends with metallic accessories (silver, chrome, white gold) for an assertive and contemporary look.
Black & White & Blue for winter colours of dark skin with cold undertones.
The shades to avoid
Some shades can tarnish your carnation:
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Hot skins with subtons Avoid peach-coloured varnishes, light purple, pale grey, dull brown, matte black.
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Cold-bottom skins : do not touch ochre, earthy red, beige nudes, warm grey or khaki.
💡Tip : if you like these colors anyway, book them in discreet touches (for a French manicure or a nail art pattern) rather than in all over color.
Still undecided? Test our great tool Color Finder. Taking into account your carnation, the colour of your eyes and hair, it determines your seasonal palette (spring, summer, autumn or winter). In a few moments, you will discover a tailor-made selection of nail polish that compliments your skin!
Make your custom color diagnosis with the Color Finder Manucurist .
Your dark skin has the luxury of daring intense contrasts as well as deep shades, depending on your mood throughout the year... Whether you are a fan of solar reds, precious greens or graphic whites, the key is to play with your subtons to reveal all the richness of your carnation. It's up to you to compose the palette that you like... and let your hands write history
