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[Hair &amp; Nails](/beauty/hair-nails)

 /  03 August 2018  

#  9 Of The Most Popular Nail Salon Shades  


Need a new season nail polish? From must-have reds to suit-all nudes, we found out the most popular colours at some of London’s top mani-pedi bars, so you can be sure you’re onto a winner…  


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 [ ![CND Vinylux Wildfire, £5.99](https://media.sheerluxe.com/PiUlHTPziczc3svXHbF3iZcmKIg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F1cnd-vinylux-wildfire.jpg?itok=Y4VNA2Y8)

 

 ](https://nicelypolished.co.uk/cnd-vinylux-wildfire-15-ml.html) 

 CND Vinylux Wildfire, £5.99 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 CND are the masters of the gel manicure and you can’t go wrong with this sultry red shade for winter.  
 

 



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 [ ![Essie Gel Couture Spiked With Style, £9.99  ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/J_JKHWq-SA4wWdFV-GKljBTj2uY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F2essie-gel-couture-fairy-tailor.jpg?itok=GJjT1yuJ)

 

 ](https://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=22086&wgprogramid=347&wgtarget=https%3A//www.feelunique.com/p/Essie-Gel-Couture-Nail-Colour-40-Fairy-Tailor-135ml%3Fgclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIm7uuu8zQ3AIVhbHtCh1sgA6HEAQYASABEgK15PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) 

 Essie Gel Couture Spiked With Style, £9.99 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 This sheer pink nude is a winner with our customers. It offers all the longevity and shine of a gel without the need for a UV lamp.  
 

 



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 [ ![OPI Big Apple Red, £13.50 ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/OTgG-4Vj6thu4MF7kcWWvIXYphk=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F3opi-big-apple-red.jpg?itok=4avKaoUk)

 

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 OPI Big Apple Red, £13.50 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 A timeless and classic pillar box red, OPI’s Big Apple Red is bound to make a statement.  
 

 



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 [ ![Nails Inc Porchester Square Gel Effect, £12 (was £15)](https://media.sheerluxe.com/yUl0K3AkB88_JeM-O5Wp5Jwu6FM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F4nails-inc-porchester-square-gel-effect.jpg?itok=5AEowy9u)

 

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 Nails Inc Porchester Square Gel Effect, £12 (was £15) 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 This chic spin on the nude nail is the most popular shade at our bar in Harvey Nichols. It’s super glossy and packed with conditioning extracts to keep the nails strong.  
 

 



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 [ ![Cheeky American Hot, £8 ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/l0m70E8hZ8BKWV691FGzGzVB-fo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F5cheeky-american-hot.jpg?itok=NLU2xRp7)

 

 ](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36533&murl=https%3A//www.cowshed.com/uk/chat-me-up-american-hot.html) 

 Cheeky American Hot, £8 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 You can’t go wrong with a bold red and this classic hue is always popular in our nail bars. Team with a glossy top coat for a professional looking finish.  
 

 



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 [ ![Essie Gel Couture Spiked With Style, £9.99  ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/tU5_5SCYTizblkiXWkON6xfG0p4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F6essie-gel-couture-spiked-style.jpg?itok=rUsEirS-)

 

 ](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.boots.com/essie-gel-couture-nail-colour-360-spiked-with-style-10216080) 

 Essie Gel Couture Spiked With Style, £9.99 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 Add a little glamour to your party look with this deep red – the hard-wearing formula will last for up to 12 days, no chips guaranteed.  
 

 



  Perfect 10  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 [ ![London Grace Aran, £11 ](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zRdVjnRo12yM1XQoQKEUYWltjNA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F7london-grace-aran.jpg?itok=kgm9LGoV)

 

 ](http://londongrace.co.uk/product-category/polish/page/3/) 

 London Grace Aran, £11 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 Without a doubt our top-selling shade, Aran is a really universal colour. It has depth and sophistication and suits all skin tones.  
 

 



  London Grace  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 [ ![Nailberry Elegance, £14.50](https://media.sheerluxe.com/zFRUw1URGXEs0B-sc5ZTZKKXoFM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F8nailberry-elegance.jpg?itok=4fLx8kLW)

 

 ](https://www.nailberry.co.uk/products/elegance) 

 Nailberry Elegance, £14.50 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 For a chic, groomed look, we always recommend Nailberry’s Elegance. It’s a gorgeous light pink shade that looks super natural on the nail.  
 

 



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 [ ![Kure Bazaar Smokey, £15](https://media.sheerluxe.com/GgJtOmfvL2pkWdRmkBvn5J88zVE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2018%2F08%2F9kure-bazaar-smokey.jpg?itok=TuUM48_S)

 

 ](https://www.lovelula.com/products/kure-bazaar-smokey-nail-polish) 

 Kure Bazaar Smokey, £15 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 Not only is this chic grey shade the perfect alternative to winter’s classic deep red and berry hues, but the formula is also 85% natural.  
 

 



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