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Purple Nail Polish
Purple nail polish is available in a wide variety of tones, including light options, such as lilac, and deep, dark hues that bring to mind regal robes or the twilight sky. Choose a purple polish that matches your personality and style or captures the colors of your dress or top.
What Does Purple Nail Polish Symbolize?
As a color, purple is often associated with royalty or nobility. It's seen as a luxurious tone and may also be linked to wealth, creativity or ambition. Some hues of purple remind people of peace and wisdom, though, and some associate the color with magic and bravery.
As you can see, wearing purple nail polish can symbolize many things, so choose hues you like, and make your polish your own. Lighter shades tend to be seen as more peaceful and playful, while darker shades are more artsy, potentially conveying a uniqueness and intensity of spirit.
What Color Goes With Purple Nail Polish?
Purple nail polish colors are easy to mix and match with other shades. Contrast purple nail polish with green and yellow for a festive look that evokes the spirit of Mardi Gras, or create bright, spring-like looks by combining lighter shades of purple nail polish with yellows or oranges. Pink works well with purple, especially if you match the undertones in the hues correctly, and blue is a tried-and-true pairing for purple.
How to Apply Purple Nail Polish
Whether you're applying purple nail polish gel or another product, start with a few prep steps to ensure the best outcome. Wash and clean your hands to remove any debris or dirt that could impact your polish session. Then, remove any old polish from your nails since painting over chipped polish can ruin the smooth look of your manicure.
Once your nails are clean and free of polish, clip them if desired, and shape them with a nail file. Push back cuticles and use your favorite product to moisten the skin around your nails. Paint a base coat on your nails to finalize prep.
Start painting your nails with a thin, even layer of purple polish. Try to cover the entire nail in about three paint strokes when possible. Let the layer dry completely before adding a second layer. If desired, apply a top coat to lock in the gorgeous color.