How to Make Custom Nude Nail Polish for Your Skintone

Diane Von Furstenberg just crushed the diversity game at NYFW. Here’s the scoop: We all know nude or au naturel nails are so in RN. Well, Rica Romain, celebrity manicurist from UK brand Nails Inc., took it one step further and created four custom nude shades to match every model’s skin tone for their show. Simple yet ah.maz.ing. Want in? Here are all the formulas for how to recreate the look at home.

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For the @dvf spring/fall collection, we customized a @nailsinc hue to accentuate every models natural complexion. After filing and buffing the natural nail using @flowerynails file apply @nailsinc #superfoodbasecoat as a foundation, we applied two coats of our hue, And completed detailing the look with @nailsinc #kensingtoncaviar 45 second topcoat #nails #nyfw2017 #lmcworldwide #ricaromain #naturalnails #nudes #ellegant

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1. Fair Skin Tones: For fair skin tones mix ¼ Nails Inc. NailKale Superfood Base Coat ($15) with 2/3 Lexington Street ($14) polish.

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Here are some of the dazzling looks from @dvf presentation!!!! #dvf #ricaromain #nails #nyfw2017 #fashion

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2. Medium Skin Tones: Mix ¼ of Bond Steet Passage (Sephora, $15) and ¼ of Sweet Almonds Powered by Matcha Polish in King William Walk ($15) combined with ½ NailKale Superfood Base Coat ($15).

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#Backstage at the @DVF Fall 17 collection: embroidery, texture, print and color abound. #NYFW

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3. Medium Skin Tones With Olive Undertones: Mix ¼ Sweet Almonds Powered by Matcha Polish in King William Walk ($15) with 2/3 NailKale Superfood Base Coat ($15).

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#Backstage: looks from the @DVF Fall 17 collection at #NYFW

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4. Dark Skin Tones: Mix ¼ York Mews polish ($14) with 2/3 NailKale Superfood Base Coat ($15). Apply a glossy or matte topcoat to switch up your natural style this spring.

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