When you hear aqua, do you think '80s? Feelings on retro eye makeup and puffy paint aside, the color is having a comeback-on nails. Even better, the current aqua nail polishes all have a nowish twist:
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There's a grungy, pastel version that's heavy on the blue (Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Acqua), a cheery turquoise that Thakoon created with Nars (Nars Nail Polish in Koliary-it's so chic, I plan to live in it this summer), a sophisticated marine green with gray undertones (Estée Lauder Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Teal Topaz), and an iridescent, mermaid-y aqua (Rescue Beauty Lounge Nail Polish in Aqua Lily).
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Oh, and because these shades are bright and a smidgeon edgy, the usual rules apply: don't wear to a job interview, keep your nails short, and make sure your application is flawless so the color doesn't look juvenile.
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