A Guide to the Finest Translucent Polishes for a Stylish Manicure

Not that long ago, trendy manicure designs included swirls and multicolored French tips.

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Recently, funky swirls and multi-colored French tips ruled manicure trends.

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While flamboyant manicures may return (trends always do), we're in the simple manicure period.

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A sheer, baby-pink manicure is timeless and appropriate for all circumstances.

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This summer 2013 colour has been a classic in nail paint collections, making it our favorite translucent pink nail color.

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Why is it so popular? Because everyone looks good in it.

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It looks excellent on all undertones because the pink is neutral.

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