I asked nail artists and industry experts to share their favorite nude nail polishes for every skin tone — here are the 11 they recommend

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• What constitutes a "nude" is different for just about every skin tone, especially when you consider different undertones.
• Those with lighter, cooler undertones should generally reach for blush pinks. If you have deeper, warmer undertones, something like an orangey-brown should read as a true nude for you.

As a perpetual nail biter, one of the easiest ways to keep from gnawing off my own fingernails is to always have a manicure. And after years of trial and error, I've realized that the key to having manicured nails that look well-maintained, no matter how chipped the ends may get or how gnarly my cuticles may become after a week, is a good nude polish.

Now, "nude" means very different things to different people. Some only choose a nude that's a dead ringer for their skin tone. For others, anything that's not a bright color counts as a nude. Opacity also plays a role, with some nudes swiping on almost completely sheer, while others have a distinct color to them. The list below includes a bit of everything.

How to choose the right nude for you

If you're looking for something to compliment you without completely blending in, opt for one shade lighter or one shade darker than your natural skin tone.

Paler skin tones and super deep skin tones should opt for polishes with cooler undertones since they tend to compliment the blues in your skin. If you're somewhere more in the medium or olive range, reach for warmer tones.

The experts we consulted

Since finding the best nude nail polish goes beyond just seeing what looks good in the bottle, I made sure to tap some of the best nail artists in the game. Brittney Boyce is an LA-based nail artist who specializes in nail art and gel extensions, while Elle is a celebrity artist who works with clients like Blake Lively and Gigi Hadid. Queenie Nguyen is also a celebrity nail artist who specializes in nail art and who has worked with Saoirse Ronan.

Deborah Lippmann is a household name — a nail guru whose eponymous line is full nudes and bright colors alike. And Naomi Gonzalez-Longstaff is the creative director of Le Petit Nails, a mobile nail bar in Florida. She's also a celebrity artist and has worked as a nail lead backstage at NYFW for Zoya. Just a heads up: some of these experts have listed products from their own lines.

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