OPI's Bubble Bath and Essie's Ballet Slippers are two of the most popular neutral nail polish shades of all time, especially for weddings. When I got my nails done before our first engagement celebration, I was searching for the perfect color for my wedding day. As she'd probably asked every other bride, the nail technician wondered if I wanted Bubble Bath or Ballet Slippers. Being admittedly difficult, I asked if she had any other suggestions for a neutral polish that's less pink than Bubble Bath but not as white as Ballet Slippers. A true nude. Brush on a third coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat and dip into Clear Color Set Powder at a 45-degree angle. Dust off any remaining dipping powder. According to Kandalec, if you're looking for an opaque shade, don't try to match it to your skin. "That will make you look like a mannequin," she says. "Instead, look for a shade that is visibly lighter or darker than your skin tone." For those looking to try an at-home gel nail polish kit with a universally flattering color, the light pink of Sally Hansen's starter kit is a great choice. Using 2-3 brush strokes, apply a second coat of Powder Perfection Top Coat with precision. Wait 1-2 minutes to dry. Apply a second coat of Powder Perfection Activator, making sure to cover the entire nail. Wait a few minutes to dry.

Apply one generous coat of Powder Perfection Activator, and cover the entire surface of the nail. Cap the free edge to fully seal in the powder. Wait until the dipping powder hardens. Shape and contour the nails with an EDGE 180 Grit File. Buff the nail surface with a 100 grit Buffer followed by a 220 grit Buffer to create a smooth surface. Remove excess filing dust. Brush on one coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat to a single nail, making sure to cover the entire surface of the nail evenly.

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Apply a second coat of Powder Perfection Base Coat and Color Powder to each nail according to steps 1-3. Immediately, dip the finger into the Color Powder at a 45-degree angle and tap off the excess dipping powder. Repeat on remaining fingers.