Best nail colours for deep skin tones

There is no colour deep skin "can't" wear, but some shades really glow. Rich jewel tones such as emerald, berry and sapphire look deep and expensive. Bright colours like tangerine, coral and hot pink pop against dark skin in a way they can't on fair skin. Crisp white and gold-leaning honey shades make a strong contrast too.

For nudes, look for a shade close to your own skin or slightly deeper, with a warm brown base, rather than a pale beige.

• Classic red

  A true cherry red is always right.

  Classic Cherry

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• Tangerine pop

  Bright orange is at its best on deep skin.

  Candy Tangerine

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• Emerald

  A deep green jewel tone.

  Deep Clover

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• Berry

  A rich orchid-berry that reads as sophisticated.

  Deep Orchid

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• Crisp white

  The highest-contrast look there is.

  Snow

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• Brown nude

  A nude that matches deep skin instead of fighting it.

  Nude no. 10

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