but how do they fit that name on the little bottle?!

I love a deep, dark turquoise on my toes. Sorry, but I don't have any specific names.

For my nails, I have Chanel's Organdi (creme) & Ballerina (sheer) and Essie's Mademoiselle (sheer). Organdi is a little deeper but still neutral. Love Chanel's Gel Top Coat that I think Funky recommended.

I'm trying to quit the gel polish addiction and the Chanel gives me almost the same manicure life-span.

Pedicures are almost always a red-orange so I'm not much help there.

@daisychain Zn3b it's very very small and hard to read!

@rubyclaire that Chanel color is lovely. I've stopped the salon gel manicures too and have been doing my own. The gel really trashed my nails.

I stopped my salon gel cured with UV light manicures after I found my nails would constantly break and were very weak. I have started to use nail polish stickers which last me 2 weeks. Depending on what works for your own body chemistry, some people just use the wrap on palin cleaned nails. others like me use a basecoat and a topcoat. After 2 weeks, polish can be removed by soaking for a few minutes in olive or coconut oil, followed by a really quick swipe of a non acetone remover.

My nails have become much stronger and I get more time between manis than with regular polish. There are several companies out there producing stickers. The one I use is Lily and Fox. ( NAYYYY, for those who remember what that stand for)

@rubyclaire I am so glad you have had great experience with the Chanel Le Gel! I am actually out and appreciate the reminder to order more! It really does make a difference!

Dulce De Leche is one of my go-tos.

For my toes this time of year, I currently have Opi’s Just Lanai-ing Around which is a sort of muted raspberry. I’m planning to use this color again for our grandson’s wedding. I’m also getting a gel manicure the day before we leave in some neutral color. It will be only the second time i’ve ever had a gel mani but i don’t want to mess with my nails while we’re traveling. I don’t polish my nails as a rule, but do get regular pedicures.

I did buy an Opi Infinite Shine polish in Tickle My France-y last year. I’ve used it a few times and 2 coats lasts longer for me than their regular polish. Two coats is an opaque pale pink-beige.

I really appreciate all these suggestions for neutral nail colors and am taking notes.

Adding, this is Just Lanai-ing Around

I really like both those colors @OutsidePlaying - I would probably do a gel manicure for the wedding too.

@Sueb20 I like that color, too. It reminds me of something I've used and looks good for a pedicure too.

@blubird that's interesting about the nail stickers. I've never tried them.

hmmm between this post and clicking on bluebird's link my Instagram feed is FILLED with various nail polishes, stickers and press ons. 🙄

I always feel like somebody's watchin' me And I have no privacy

@blubird, I had beautiful hard nails until May when I decided to do gel or shellac nails . They are now a mess, very thin and damaged.

I am trying to let the last shellac grow out on its own instead of going backand have them take it off with chemicals or dremil it off. So I now have 1/2 nail with polish and the other half bare.. Not a pretty site. I never tried stick on but maybe that is what I should use. to at least get me through the next 4 months of grow out.

Is it very difficult to do on your own. Do you cut them to your nail shape.

Thanks

I like a shell pink for my nails and a true red, pinky red or coral for my toes. I take my own polish and when I run low it’s fun to shop for a new shade of my basic colors. i’ve used many different brands of polish, and they all seem to last about the same length of time.

DLM, I looked a bit into O&J and like that their products are a bit more "clean," I guess is the word. I'm heading into the DIY territory because I don't want salon gel, and I also don't want to have to go to the salon every week for a regular manicure. Do you order online, or does a nearby store carry the line near you?

IF my nails are polished (and they are not always), I almost always wear Essie's "Ballet Slippers" and I do love a french manicure. Sometimes in warm weather I will get a bit wild and wear a bright/hot pink color. Somehow, since retirement, I have good nails?! On my toes I like a bright deep pink, a berry color, etc. Right now I have a very dark gray that is almost, but not quite, black. Never, ever do I do red.

My best plug for a nail product is Orly bonded base coat. I do want to try the top coat mentioned above.

@Feathers11 you can buy some of their products at Target. It probably varies by location what the selection is. My Target had very little last time I was there. I buy online and follow their 'system' for the most part. Pedicures at a salon I'm willing to do but not manicures anymore so trying to be consistent about doing my own nails. If I apply their topcoat every other day-ish my mani will last over a week. Part of that is the subtle/sheer colors I use don't show issues like bright/dark colors would.

I also started using the O & J polish last Fall - did not realize Target might have some, I order online. I usually end up painting my fingers, so I was thrilled with how easy application was for me, and loved the resulting look. The color I picked? The Queen Takes Her Tea With Milk, lol.

@barncatz we're twins!

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