Code Blue
Shake up your “something blue” with one of these punchy polishes
By Tamara Crockett
As the old saying goes, “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”—however, sticking to tradition doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with it. Get creative with your “something blue” by sporting a bit of blue on your fingernails, toes or both!
The color blue is making its mark in the spring and summer collections of many nail polish lines. So you’ll have plenty of hues to choose from in varying tones mimicking everything from the sky (day and night) to the sparkling sea.
Calypso Blue – Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Add a Caribbean kick to your nails with Sally Hansen’s first salon-quality polish that combines a five-step manicure into one bottle. Available at drugstores nationwide, $7 |
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Sea Breeze – Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color This beachy-hued lacquer from Sally Hansen will transport you there in a flash with it’s quick drying (takes only 60 seconds), long lasting and super shiny formula. Available at drugstores and mass merchandisers nationwide, $4.95 |
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Menta – Borghese’s Tutti Gelati collection A cool mint green shade inspired by delicious gelato flavors, this polish is made of natural ingredients and features Borghese’s exclusive Acqua di Vita complex, which aids in restoring healthy moisture to the nails. Available at drugstores nationwide, $8 |
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Marine Blue – Rimmel London’s Lasting Finish Pro Reminiscent of the sparkling sea, Rimmel‘s polish packs the punch of 10 days of color and shine along with UV fade protection. Available at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationwide, $3.99 |
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Havana Dreams – Sephora by OPI’s Havana Nights Collection Sephora and OPI teamed up to bring you a collection representing the tropical shades of Havana, Cuba, and this creamy sky blue color screams summer! Sephora.com, $9 |
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Opening Night – Sephora by OPI Get ready for your close-up with Sephora’s own line of chip-resistant polish in this sparkling midnight blue hue. Sephora.com, $9 |