Get the Look: Hot 60s Nail Polish Colors This Year

Alright, let’s gab about them 60s nail polish colors, you know, the kind them gals used to slap on their nails back in the day. I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I remember a thing or two, and I done heard some things from my own kin and friends.

Back in them days, things weren’t all crazy colors like you see now. Mostly, gals kept it simple. Lots of white, yeah, like plain white paper. And that nude color, you know, like skin, but not quite. And then there was this frosted pastel stuff. Kinda like they took them Easter egg colors and made ’em all soft and foggy-like. Think baby blue, but not so bright, or a pale pink that’s almost white.

White: Just plain white, like a fresh coat of paint.
Nude: Supposed to look like your nails but better, I guess.
Frosted Pastel: Soft colors, like they been sittin’ in the sun too long. Think light blue, light pink, light green.

Now, I heard tell that as the years went by, things got a little wilder. Not crazy wild, mind you, but more than just them plain colors. Some gals started wearin’ reds, but not them fire engine reds you see today. More like a deeper red, like a good wine or somethin’. And then there was them blues, not the sky blue, but a darker, richer blue. Like the ocean at night, maybe.

And don’t forget them hippies! Them free-spirited folks, they liked their earthy colors. You know, browns like dirt, greens like grass, and them deep reds again. But they also liked some brighter stuff too, like orange and yellow. Guess they wanted to stand out in a crowd, them hippies.

I also heard some folks sayin’ that if you had lighter skin, you could wear different shades of them colors. Like, if you were real fair, you could wear corals, which is kinda like a pinky-orange, or greens, or even that red I was talkin’ about. And if you had darker skin, they said orange looked good, and gold, and even gray! Can you believe that? Gray nail polish! Sounds kinda dull to me, but hey, to each their own, right?

Now, I ain’t sure why they wore what they wore. Maybe it was the fashion, maybe it was just what they liked. But one thing’s for sure, them 60s gals, they had their own style. They didn’t have all the fancy stuff we got today, but they made do with what they had. And they looked good doin’ it, too.

You know, back then, it weren’t just about the nails. Them gals, they were all about the eyes and the clothes. Big, bold eye makeup, they called it. And the clothes, well, they were somethin’ else. So, maybe the nails were just a small part of the whole picture, you know? Just a little somethin’ to finish off the look.

So, if you’re lookin’ to get that 60s vibe, you can start with them nails. Keep it simple, pick a white, a nude, or a frosted pastel. Or maybe try a deeper red or a dark blue. Or if you’re feelin’ groovy, go for them earthy tones or a bright orange or yellow. It’s all up to you, really. Just have fun with it, and don’t worry too much about what everyone else thinks. That’s what them 60s gals did, and they looked just fine.

And if you’re a bit older, like me, they say certain colors look better on older hands. Corals, greens, and reds if you’re on the lighter side, and orange, gold, and gray if you’re a bit darker. But honestly, wear what makes you happy, that’s what I say. Life’s too short to worry about nail polish colors, ain’t it?