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15 Good Reasons to Wear Purple Nail Polish

Pretty in purple.

By Katie Dickens
Nail polish, Product, Nail care, Lilac, Violet, Cosmetics, Purple, Pink, Beauty, Lavender,

After a couple months of sandal weather, you may have found yourself in a pedicure rut. So if you've been sticking with the same old red, pink or nude polish all summer, then consider a nice grape, plum or aubergine.

1

Smith & Cult nail glitter in Vegas Post-Apocalyptic

<p>This glittery mauve wins the name game.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$18 <a href="http://www.smithandcult.com/vegas-post-apocalyptic.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">smithandcult.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em></p>

This glittery mauve wins the name game.

$18 smithandcult.com  

2

OPI Sheer Tints Color Tinted Top Coat in Don't Violet Me

<p>Can you handle this jelly?</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;$9 <a href="https://www.birchbox.com/product/10073" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">birchbox.com</a>&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;</em></p>

Can you handle this jelly?

 $9 birchbox.com 

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3

Dior Vernis limited edition couture color in 612 Metallics

<p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"></em>Some like it shiny.</p><p><span data-redactor-tag="span" data-verified="redactor"></span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$27, <a href="https://m.dior.com/en_us/fragrance-beauty/makeup/look-exclusives/metallics-collection/pr-metallicslook-y0003569-couture-colour-gel-shine-long-wear-nail-lacquer.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">dior.com</a></em></p>

Some like it shiny.

$27, dior.com

4

Sally Hansen color therapy in robes and rose

<p>When you can't quit your pink, this Violet tinged fuchsia will ease you into purple.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$8.99,&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__riteaid.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=TK5QHGA0e2igNVmtjr8cbLRZrMjLhL4Lr7cVZlzQ-Fk&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">riteaid.com</a></em></p>

When you can't quit your pink, this Violet tinged fuchsia will ease you into purple. 

 $8.99, riteaid.com

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5

Kure Bazaar Nail Lacquer in Tattoo

<p>An all-natural plum for eco types.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$16,&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__thedetoxmarket.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=j3atkm4rmSqCcpjd9cHoYa-JgDDkTTju1MORCcbs2iY&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">thedetoxmarket.com</a></em></p>

An all-natural plum for eco types. 

$16, thedetoxmarket.com

6

UO Emoji Nail Polish in Unicorn Glitter

<p>Unicorns as beauty muse is played out but this multicolor glitter is too fun to hate on. &nbsp;</p><p><span data-redactor-tag="span" data-verified="redactor"></span><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$6,&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__urbanoutfitters.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=Gz5OQyp5XBdzETjrwjO-d4bbPCF7IKcC3EZ5K9PlguQ&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">urbanoutfitters.com</a></em></p>

Unicorns as beauty muse is played out but this multicolor glitter is too fun to hate on.  

$6, urbanoutfitters.com

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7

JinSoon Nail Polish in Dandy

<p>&nbsp;What shall we call the purple version of greige?&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;$18,&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__jinsoon.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=u7NbFRiMkuxyQWYuDj-3eeqQ_pHCKC_0aiWUGhADWqc&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jinsoon.com</a></em></p>

 What shall we call the purple version of greige? 

 $18, jinsoon.com

8

Ciate London Mini Paint Pot Effects in Moondust

<p>Sparkle, nails, sparkle!&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;$9,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__Bloomingdales.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=biximGnkugf_n9HL4B9oCnV7XkTB0M6jBy86n7JwPf4&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">Bloomingdales.com</em></a></p>

Sparkle, nails, sparkle! 

 $9, Bloomingdales.com

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9

Christian Louboutin Nail Colour in Lova

<p>Live dangerously.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$50,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__christianlouboutin.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=Eor15fFyc3NADBwCfEKNUVSOt-CK-z_P9p206ACnfDw&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">christianlouboutin.com</a></em></p>

Live dangerously.

$50,  christianlouboutin.com

10

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Nail Color in Message in a Bottle

<p>&nbsp;Commit to a more subtle shade of purple with this long-lasting gel formula.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$20,&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__DeborahLippmann.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=isZTOaGnIT5nBxVZjWHQV64hQOzBXPkLzhWQmIcRCN0&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DeborahLippmann.com</a></em></p>

 Commit to a more subtle shade of purple with this long-lasting gel formula. 

$20, DeborahLippmann.com

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11

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in African Violet

<p>A perfectly posh purple when you're feeling fancy.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$36,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__neimanmarcus.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=FhgNrXo59Ps40rav27oZZidfaZNIRlNI4euYgZvUNws&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">neimanmarcus.com</em></a></p>

A perfectly posh purple when you're feeling fancy. 

$36, neimanmarcus.com

12

Floss gloss nail polish in Palazzo Pleasures

<p>For those who prefer their polish light and sweet.</p><p><span data-redactor-tag="span" data-verified="redactor"></span>$8, <a href="https://flossgloss.com/collections/lacquers/products/mauve-wives" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">flossgloss.com</a></p>

For those who prefer their polish light and sweet.

$8, flossgloss.com

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13

Nails Inc Duke Street NailKale

<p>Mmmmm...kale. But really the leafy green does a nail good.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;</em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$15 <a href="https://us.nailsinc.com/nail-polish/duke-street_181/" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">us.nailsinc.com</a></em></p>

Mmmmm...kale. But really the leafy green does a nail good. 

$15 us.nailsinc.com

14

Essie Nail Polish in Lady Like

<p>A cool alternative to perpetually popular Ballet Slippers.&nbsp;</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">&nbsp;$9,&nbsp;</em><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__essie.com&amp;d=DwMCaQ&amp;c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&amp;r=JxtuMxSLmpT6QI3h9MLS5fEE-lb0aSw__dixZA8AWBU&amp;m=k9FkLSszztkh6G5Lu2nDTbtEj-rXdxmyNHN_Ci3Yfw4&amp;s=CVGjhRwZtOuYuF9JH0NbqS4rWTCYKqMdo74rQB_z0dw&amp;e=" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">essie.com</em></a></p>

A cool alternative to perpetually popular Ballet Slippers. 

 $9, essie.com

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15

Butter London Toodles! Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer

<p>A deep dark shiny dream of a polish shade.</p><p><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor">$18, </em><em data-redactor-tag="em" data-verified="redactor"><a href="http://www.butterlondon.com/Nail/Patent-Shine-10X-Nail-Lacquer/Toodles-Patent-Shine-10X-Nail-Lacquer.html" data-tracking-id="recirc-text-link">butterlondon.com</a></em></p>

A deep dark shiny dream of a polish shade.

$18, butterlondon.com

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