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The endless lockdown may have brought your morale down but there’s nothing to say that these mood-changing nail colours won’t help uplift it. Here’s a lowdown on mood-boosting nail colours…
There is something exceptionally therapeutic about painting your nails, especially when you’re isolated at home due to a situation as bizarre as the coronavirus pandemic. Did you know that the nail color you choose can instantly boost your mood? Applying a perfect coat of nail polish is not only calming, but a strategic colour choice can actually make a difference in how you feel, mood-wise.
According to nail experts, a shade of nail polish influences a person’s mood mainly because colour is a powerful communication tool that your brain can pick up on both consciously and subconsciously. And in turn, those colours can affect how you’re feeling. In fact, experts suggest that using rainbow colours in your manicure is a simple way to inspire joy and happiness.
For beauty enthusiasts, who want to add a punch of colour in their beauty regime, nail polish can be a quick way to spark joy. Here are a few nail hues that will instantly boost your mood.
If it’s positive vibes you are searching for, (aren’t we all these days?) opting for a blue hue may have more of an impact than you realize. A pretty light blue will remind you of spring, even if you’re indoors. Blue colour in particular can be effective in promoting rest and relaxation. It also brings out your best ideas and intuitive thinking.
Red nail polish is so much of a classic that you want to layer it on, again and again. Red may be the colour of love, power and fiery passion, but it’s also the color that’ll help you gather your inner strength. It’s also close to yellow and orange on the colour wheel, so applying it as your next manicure can have a positive impact on your mood.
If you’re feeling a little sad, yellow - particularly a soft-meets-sunny blend of yellow and orange - is the perfect dose of happy that you need. Yellow is often described as bringing out feelings of warmth, cheerfulness and clarity. A simple task, like painting your nails a lovely shade of yellow, could go a long way in making you feel more optimistic, energized and ready to face the day.
Research shows that pink has a very soothing effect on people. So the next time you find yourself storming into your room with a firing rage burning inside of you, take a seat and pull out your favourite pink polish. Beyond its ability to calm the mind, it helps encourage love, compassion and can also spark a sense of joy in uneasy times.
The next time your energy levels go down and you feel a bit lethargic; treat yourself to a green manicure. Green strongly symbolizes nature so it is no wonder that painting it on your nails can bring a sense of calm and tranquility. If you’re itching to feel connected to the outside world – during this time of self-isolation and social distancing – a swipe of green nail polish will make you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.
Purple is used to represent wisdom and spirituality. The hue can incite feelings of daydreaming and happiness. From lilac to amethyst to lavender, any shade of purple can also help spark creativity, making this hue the perfect nail color to swipe on if you need inspiration.
Grays are making a mark because they are not only a contemporary color but are also cozy, soothing, and serene. If you’re sad, go for gray as it signifies balance and serenity. And the best part is, gray is a shade that looks great on all skin tones.
