4 Identified the Nail Colors for this year

Color #1: Blue Crush

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“In general, warm, bright shades will be big in 2022—whether it’s green, blue, orange, or lilac,” adds Boyce. “For blue, I’m loving It’s Brittney, Beach by Orly.”

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Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish in 717 Marcia Cobalt
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Color #2: Olive

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“Colors will tend to run on the warmer side to be more universally flattering across skin tones,” says Boyce. “A rich shade of olive—green will be so big in 2022—is a great option.”

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JinSoon Nail Polish in Epidote
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Color #3: Warm Sand

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“Sand tones, rather than a typical light pink-based neutral, will trend in 2022,” notes Boyce. (Maybe consider retiring your collection of baby pink?)

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OPI Infinite Shine Long-Wear Lacquer in Cosmo-Not Tonight Honey!
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Color #4: Creamy Purple

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According to Boyce, the 2022 way to do purple will be creamy, opaque, and lilac-esque. Vertigo, a sold-out shade from Machine Gun Kelly’s new brand UN/DN Laqr, is her top pick, but we found a few other options you can get your hands on now.

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Tenoverten Nail Polish in Prince
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Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish in Afternoon Delight
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