10 Alternatives to Nude Nail Polish

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What’s your coffee order after you’ve tried the unicorn frappuccino and all of the other mythical animal themed-drinks that followed? You go back to drinking your usual grande drip coffee. Nail art can also feel like a trend that’s jumped the shark. After a series neon nail polish shades and geode-inspired designs you saw on Instagram, eventually, you’ll want to go back to basics. But, simple doesn’t have to be boring.

Instead of settling for the same sheer nude shade you’ve been using since your mom first let you wear nail polish in middle school, we’ve rounded up some alternative shades that aren’t too over the top, but the perfect middle ground. Keep scrolling for our 10 polish picks.

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Essie Nail Color in Cocktail Bling

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Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Re-Nude

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$6 Sally Hansen SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Côte Nail Polish in No. 60

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$18 côte SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Sarah Smile

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$19 Deborah Lippmann SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Gatsby

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Nails Inc Long Wear Cambridge Grove Nail Polish

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$11 Nails Inc. SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Tom Ford Nail Color In Feed The Rich

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$35 Tom Ford SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Londontown Lakur In Mauve Over

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$16 Londontown SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Feed The Rich

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$18 Smith and Cult SHOP IT Opens a new window

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Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Coquillage

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$28 Chanel SHOP IT Opens a new window

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10 Neutral Nail Polishes That Are Anything But Basic

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Essie Nail Color in Cocktail Bling

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Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Re-Nude

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Côte Nail Polish in No. 60

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Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Sarah Smile

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Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Gatsby

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Nails Inc Long Wear Cambridge Grove Nail Polish

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Tom Ford Nail Color In Feed The Rich

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Londontown Lakur In Mauve Over

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Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Feed The Rich

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Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Coquillage

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10 Neutral Nail Polishes That Are Anything But Basic

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Essie Nail Color in Cocktail Bling

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Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Re-Nude

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Côte Nail Polish in No. 60

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Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Sarah Smile

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Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer in Gatsby

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Nails Inc Long Wear Cambridge Grove Nail Polish

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Tom Ford Nail Color In Feed The Rich

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Londontown Lakur In Mauve Over

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Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Coquillage

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