Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

"For a successful at-home manicure, it’s really all about the brush. My two favorite brands (and colors) with user-friendly, flat applicator brushes are Ciaté (shown in a great summer red, Mistress) and Tom Ford (in new natural bronze shade, Incandescent)." – Sydney Wasserman, Senior Market Editor

Paint pot in Mistress, $15, CIATÉ, bloomingdales.com

Nail lacquer in Incandescent, $32, TOM FORD, tomford.com

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

"Proenza Schouler's makeup collection with MAC has lots of amazing offerings but the standout is a great, new neutral nail polish called Thimbleweed. It has great staying power and has become my new go-to for hands and feet." —Natasha Wolff, Deputy Editor

Nail polish in Thimbleweed, $18, PROENZA SCHOULER FOR MAC, maccosmetics.com

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

“Use nail polish remover right before applying the polish—creams and other oils prevent polish from sticking. If done correctly, a manicure can last up to a week. Who needs gel...? These are my go-to removers.” —Stephanie Jones, Art Director

Nontoxic soy nail polish remover wipes, $14, PRITI NYC, gaiam.com.

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

Shades of blue reign supreme this season. YSL’s minty turquoise tone does wonders when paired with a fresh tan or gold jewelery.

La Laque Couture in Bleau Celadon, $27, YVES SAINT LAURENT, yslbeautyus.com.

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

“According to my mother, who feels strongly about her opinions, nails should be short, round and clean. If they absolutely must be painted, red lacquer is the only acceptable color. In the past she has approved of Essie’s Clam Bake, which is my go-to in the summer. It has just enough orange to set off a suntan." —Etta Meyer, Photo Editor

Nail polish in Clambake, $8.50, ESSIE, essie.com.

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

A little coloring out of the lines is expected from any one-man mani job. These sharp-tipped cotton swabs are a lifesaver for cleaning up the edges of your nails.

Nail tees, $3, FRAN WILSON, amazon.com

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

“This is my go-to nude. I've yet to find a polish as flattering and versatile that I'd wear it anytime, anywhere. The color is a creamy brown with pink overtones that, unlike nearly all nude shades, doesn't fall flat. And it looks so good on tanned skin.” —Krista Soriano, Web Editor

Classic nail lacquer in Barefoot in Barcelona, $9, OPI, ulta.com

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

Pastels are the new neutral this season so if you’re going for something subtle, try Chanel’s new pale pinkish-purple hue; looks great with a matte topcoat too!

Le Vernis nail colour in Sweet Lilac, $27, CHANEL, chanel.com

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Tried & True: The Perfect Summer Manicure

DuJour headquarters is a revolving door of beauty products, and only the truly worthy stick. Which ones get our editors’ seal of approval?

Written by Sydney Wasserman

Dior’s new long-wear nail lacquers are the closest thing you may find to a gel-like polish for everyday use. Even the bright red tone survives 4-5 days of wear without chipping.

Vernis gel shine nail lacquer in Pandore, $25, DIOR, dior.com

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