Beauty 20 Nail Shades We Love By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on February 25, 2015 @ 12:19PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio 20 Nail Shades We Love 01 of 07 Loud Pinks Time Inc. Digital Studio (clockwise from top)Zoya in Anaka, $7; zoya.comLooks stunning on darker skin. Dior in Red Dahlia, $20; at SephoraReminds us of our Barbie dream house-in a good way. Dior in Black Dahlia, $20; dillards.comA bluish magenta that falls halfway between a bright and a dark. 02 of 07 Neutrals Time Inc. Digital Studio L'Oreal Paris in Innocence, $5; lorealparis.comInstantly gives nails a buff and healthy finish. Essie in Angel Food , $8; essie.comThe ideal French manicure pink-minus the cheesy faux-tips. MAC in Blissed Out, $12; maccosmetics.comNot your grandmother's beige. 03 of 07 Reds Time Inc. Digital Studio Nars in Jungle Red, $16; narscosmetics.comA deep red brownish red that doesn't tip into maroon. Essie in Fishnet Stockings, $8; essie.comA classic burlesque red. Chanel in Dragon, $23; chanel.comOur favorite orange-red. And psst...looks amazing on short nails. 04 of 07 Blues and Grays Time Inc. Digital Studio Sally Hansen in Blazing Blue, $5; at TargetNight sky blue with tiny silver flecks. YSL in Tuxedo Grey, $20; yslbeautyus.comChic and classic, like a YSL smoking jacket for your nails. Lippmann Collection in Don't Tell Mama, $16; at Neiman MarcusLike a mood ring, this chameleon shade is black, turquoise, and teal all at once. 05 of 07 Purples Time Inc. Digital Studio Revlon in Plum Night, $5; at WalgreensInky without being goth. OPI in Lincoln Park After Dark, $9; at UltaGood for those nights we feel like getting in a little trouble. Essie in Wicked, $8; essie.comThe first dark shade we ever fell in love with. 06 of 07 Soft Metallics Time Inc. Digital Studio Revlon in Silver Screen (top), $5; at WalgreensThe same glitz-and none of the chintz-as tinsel. Chanel in Trapèze, $23; chanel.comOur go-to metallic neutral. 07 of 07 Bold Metallics Time Inc. Digital Studio Lippmann Collection in Nefertiti, $16; at neimanmarcus.comTwo coats yield a rich, gold-foil effect. Estee Lauder in Gold, $18; esteelauder.comA bronzey shade that warms up any skintone. Rescue Beauty Lounge in Locavore, $18; rescuebeauty.comA party on your fingertips.