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    Home » DIY » How to choose a Shellac nail polish 2018 color palette

    How to choose a Shellac nail polish 2018 color palette

    Published: Jan 25, 2016 · Modified: Jan 25, 2021 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Which Shellac nail polish color palette should you stash in 2018?

    If you’re building a Shellac nail polish color palette, 2018 is definitely the year to stock up on new colors.

    There are collections for every nail style personality:

    • nude shades – femininity, classic, minimalistic
    • holiday collection – intense, sparkly, metallic shimmers
    • glacial – icy tones
    • night spell – bold night sky colors
    • creative play – bright, playful colors

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    My fav Shellac nail colors this year

    I’ve bought all my Shellac polishes on Amazon so that’s where the affiliate links below will send you. I recommend you buy yours online because I’ve never seen them for sale off-line.

    Let me be your nail designer, guiding you through all the glorious shellac nail polish color options + how you can rock them in your own stylish way..
     

     

    1. orange-red poppy ◊♦◊ If you’re drawn to pinks, try this refreshing, but not-too-drastic, burnt orange-red polish. It’s a staple for beach trips + Caribbean cruises where slushy tropical drinks are a must.
    2. true red wildfire ◊♦◊ The nail polish equivalent of the timeless + bold red lip, red nails will always be in style. Especially around Feb 14th.
    3. white-wash cake pop ◊♦◊ This clean-cut shade is like a rich, milky gel pen. The whitish/pink/purple reminds me of a floral watercolor, and people have literally stopped me mid-sentence to ask the name of this shade.
    4. blue raspberry rapture ◊♦◊ An unexpected blue tone that coordinates with more outfits than you’d imagine – the same way blue jeans match everything. It’s modern and I love to coordinate it with stacks of simple gold rings.
    5. deep red decadence ◊♦◊ Because nail color inspired by deep red wines is always a practical choice for trips to Napa + wine tastings. I mix and match all sorts of wines, I mean, outfits with this cranberry hue.
    6. soft, translucent pink ◊♦◊ Like a first French manicure, this clear nude/pink-ish color makes me feel all grown up + put together. Sometimes I’ll draw on a white french tip then add a layer of this soft pink.
    7. purple passion ◊♦◊ If you experiment with fun colors of eyeshadow, you’ll fancy this spontaneous and edgy purple. I turn to this high contrast shade for long-weekend getaways and trips to big cities.
    8. flamingo hot pink ◊♦◊ Florida weather, summer wedding + road trip approved, it’s a nostalgic pink for past Barbie Doll owners. Three years after investing in this pink as my first shellac color, there’s still plenty of coats left in the bottle.

    Why I switched to DIY Shellac nail polish

    Life can’t revolve around unnecessary appointments and worry about chipping nails on vacation and during the middle of a busy work week. That’s why I started my DIY shellac manicure beauty routine in March 2013.

    The polishes seem to last forever (mine are going strong 3 years later), and I save oodles of time while I paint my nails during a Netflix binge. It’s the easiest thing I’ve added into my beauty routine, and waking up to a beautiful manicure every day helps me feel put together, even if I hit the snooze button a few too many times to put on a full face of makeup.

    Want to DIY Shellac manicures at home?

    It’s so much more convenient to do your own shellac manicure at home than working around the hassle of spa appointments or worrying about a chipped nail in the middle of a busy work week. Check out my guide for DIY shellac manicures for more details.

     

    Building your Shellac nail color collection at home…

    Here are ideas for choosing your Shellac nail polish colors:

    • Coordinate your nail color with upcoming events. Plan for the holidays, wedding outfits, or your next vaca. For a trip to Bermuda, I picked up Poppy (an orangish hue). Little fish came up and checked out my toes as I waded around the beach water. This makes for great photos.
    • Go for the colors you gravitate towards at the nail salon. Start with your comfort zone (for most people this is nudes / pinks / reds) and branch out from there.
    • Decide if you want to make a statement. After a foundation of comfortable shellac nail colors, I ventured to the dark side of polish and scored a feisty purple + the sophisticated Blue Rapture. I find it’s easier to choose bold colors for Shellac (vs. regular polish) because they don’t chip and look tacky after a couple of days. The super-shiny nature of shellac makes them look slick and edgy.

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    1. Ana says

      January 28, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Totally loved the list!! My favorite is white-wash cake pop. That’s going on my 2016 nail polish color pallet.

      Reply
    2. Ginger says

      January 28, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      I have been wanting to try out a gray/grey polish too. Right now I’m loving a bright blue with glitter! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Amy says

      January 28, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Great colors!! Nail polish is among my favorite beauty products and I’ve been wondering if I could DIY at home myself. I’m going to check out your other posts to see the supply list.

      Reply
    4. OurFamilyWorld says

      January 27, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      I love all these colors, but my favorite will be the purple passion.

      Reply
    5. Bri says

      January 27, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Great picks, I like the nude and pink color the best!

      Reply
    6. Jessica {Swanky Recipes} says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:44 pm

      Been giving my nails a little break after the holidays to recover but I can’t wait to paint them again in a few weeks. Translucent pink is such a classic and one of my favorite colors to use. In summer , I like to play with the light blues and greens.

      Reply
      • Jenna @ sipbitego.com says

        January 28, 2016 at 1:17 pm

        I have yet to find my favorite green shellac color, but I am on the hunt now – good idea

        Reply
    7. tp keane says

      January 27, 2016 at 11:04 am

      I’m always looking for new nail varnish. Thanks for sharing, I should buy some before my summer travels.

      Reply
    8. Erin says

      January 27, 2016 at 7:33 am

      I’ve never tried shellac but I need to! Anything that will make my nails look better now that I’m falsie free!

      Reply
    9. laura londergan says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      I have so much nail polish between my daughter & I and I say you need to maybe get a dark grey for a good neutral. I am also loving that pale ink – it’s gorg!

      Reply
    10. Stacey says

      January 26, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Beautiful colors! I’d go for some blue raspberry right now!

      Reply
    11. Debra says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      That blue raspberry is my absolute favorite! I have always wanted to try shellac. I am pretty boring when it comes to my nails, I chip them too much!

      Reply
    12. TaMara says

      January 26, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Blue raspberry rapture is gorgeous!

      Reply
    13. Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says

      January 26, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      I’ve never heard of shellac polish. I might give it a try if it doesn’t chip! I have problems with my hands so I tend to not want to draw attention to my hands but these colors are so pretty and sometimes I like to get fancied up. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Robin Rue says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      I am obsessed with shellac nail polish. I love out of the ordinary colors 🙂

      Reply
    15. Ana De- Jesus says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      I like the burgundy shade and the burnt orange shade is nice for beach holidays. Gorgeous colours.

      Reply
    16. Siniciliya says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      I am so into shellac! Sometimes it lasts more than 1 month on my nails, love it

      Reply
    17. Molly says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:30 pm

      I have grey on my nails now haha! I always think a few weeks in advance because I get gel so if I have nothing big, then I usually make a statement!!

      Reply

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