Trend Alert: Green Is the New Blue in Nail Color

Hi, I'm Siobhan, better known as The NailPhile, with a tip alert for your tips.

We’re seeing new shades of green nail polish popping up everywhere, from teals to pale greens to deeps greens, overtaking the many blues we’ve had in recent years as the edgy color for nails.

Of Spring and Summer 2009 releases, Sephora by OPI’s Mermaid to Order from the Summer 2009 limited edition Mermaid in the Shade Collection is a real standout in shades of green. It’s bold and exquisitely shimmery, a perfect match of color and finish. In two coats, it is opaque and has an ethereal quality to it that is beyond words. A picture says it far better than I ever could.


Having selected such a spectacular color, I want my manicure to have lasting power, free of tip wear and chips. For me, a great base coat and top coat are what make all the difference in the world. The base allows the polish to properly adhere to the nail and protects it from staining, and the top coat protects the finished manicure.

With a high-quality base coat, a fantastic shade of green, and a good top coat, you’ll be set for the summer with the hottest nails to be found!