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7 nail colour swaps to try now

Dip your digits in this season’s hottest shades

By Melinda Ayre

Women's Health Contributor / May 06 2016

Sure, classic hues like nude and cherry can make you look perpetually polished, but it's time to experiment with some new hues. Here, we reveal the best ones to try.

Lemon is the new orange

Add a citrus freshness to a white dress with lemon nails. Works a treat on tanned or pale skin.

Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy in Casino Lights

Royal blue is the new fuchsia

Yep you’ll be #onaboat with this nautical look – try royal blue nails with a fine white stripe down the centre.

OPI Nail Lacquer in Dating A Royal

Mint is the new aqua

“I love to pair mint on my hands with lavender on my toes – two trends are better than one,” says Melanie Burnicle, Revlon Make-up Director.

Faby Nail Lacquer in Moonwalk

Berry is the new red

“Matte berry lips are everywhere this summer,” says Burnicle. Who says the sexy shade has to stick to your lips?

CND Vinylux Weekly Polish Color Coat in Rouge Rite

Lilac is the new blue

Pale skin? Lavender hues complement fairer tones perfectly.

Nails Inc NailKale in Abbey Road

Blush is the new nude

It’s a classic with a new warmth, says Burnicle. “This season’s buff is a sweeter

looking blush.”

Essie Nail Lacquer in Mademoiselle

Grey is the new white

“Cement tones have a coolness to them. You’ll be on trend without being showy,” says Burnicle.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Greyfitti

Melinda Ayre

Melinda is a beauty and travel writer, content creator, podcaster and mama. She has penned prose for the likes of Vogue, Women’s Health, Harper’s Bazaar, Mindfood, nine.com.au and body & soul. Melinda loves trying out pretty things, talking to talented people and travelling to picturesque places then telling everybody all about it with witty words. She keeps a journal, drinks ten cups of tea most days and listens to seventies disco in the car.