How to pick the best polish for your nail shape.

Short Nail Beds

Wear light to medium colors - stay away from dark hues since they make tiny tips look even shorter. Fake length with light and shimmery tints.

Long Nail Beds

For long nail beds, file straight across nails and round off edges slightly to prevent snags or scratches. You can wear almost any color but stay away from very bright and metallic colors - that might make your nails look like claws.

Wide Nail Beds

Slim the look of wide nail bases with an oval shape. Leave a narrow strip on each side of the nail unpainted. Steer clear of intense colors -- plums, deep reds and browns -- that emphasize width. Pinks and sheers better camouflage your nail size.

Fair Skin

Do not wear very light or yellow tones or dull colors - they can make your skin look pale. Choose bright colors to liven up your skintone.

Medium To Wheatish Skin

Most colors look great on this skin color especially colors in lilac and rust. Yellow and orange-based reds are great for wheatish skin.

Dusky Skin

Can wear almost all colors except bright pinks or oranges or dull browns. Yellow and gold tones will look great on you.