If you’ve been lost in the TikTok rabbit hole (“For You” page sounds familiar? LOL!), chances are you‘ve seen so many beauty creators hop on the viral Seasonal Color Analysis or Color Palette trend. These TikTok creators use color palette analysis filters or go to South Korea and book a personal color analysis session to reveal the colors that complement their features from fashion to beauty. We know you’re here because you’re excited to find the best nail colors matching your season! 🤭 Buckle up, a major nail transformation is coming with these nail recos based on seasonal color analysis! What is your season? The history of using color and season in fashion and beauty dates back a long time. Understanding the basics of color analysis will make knowing your seasonal color palette easier! One of the fastest ways is to look at your Hollywood celebrity look-alike or famous personalities with the same features. If you prefer a more natural approach, you can prepare a mirror and go bare-faced in front of natural light. Identify your undertone with this guide, then discover whether you’re a Winter, Autumn, Summer, or Spring as you read the descriptions below! WINTER Bright Winter We’re starting with the seasonal color palette known for its highest contrast among skin, hair, and eyes. For Bright Winter, your overall appearance combines brightness and coolness, and intensely dark, cool, and vibrant shades flatter you the most. Your aura evokes mystery and passion identical to Megan Fox. Bright Winter Features:Skin: Neutral to Neutral Cool, Fair to DeepEyes: Blue, Cyan, Cool Brown, BlackHair: Medium Brown to Black, Ash UndertonesBest Nail Colors For Bright Winter: Rosé Duo - R087 Mayura, Rosé Duo - R160 Dare To Dare, Rosé Duo - R081 Mood Changer, Rosé Duo - R077 Devil's Tears, Rosé Duo - R148 Parisian Purple Cool/True Winter No warm qualities in any of your features? You must be a Cool/True Winter, the season of coolness and heavy blue undertones. Typically, silver jewelry looks better on you and makes your skin look healthier. Cool/True Winter is the standard Winter palette and is reminiscent of the coolest, iciest end of Winter. Cool/True Winter Features:Skin: Clear, Cool, and Blue Undertones, Fair to DarkEyes: Cool Blue, Icy Hazel, Cool Deep Brown, BlackHair: Dark Ash Brown to BlackBest Nail Colors For Cool/True Winter: Rosé Duo - R150 Nights In Space, Rosé Duo - R082 You Think It's Over, Rosé Duo - R151 I'm Drawn To You, Rosé Duo - R047 Dream On, Rosé Duo - R088 Emerald Slytherin Dark Winter Look at our Princess of Genovia Anne Hathaway and Golden Globes Best Actress Demi Moore, the first thing you notice is their dark hair and eyes paired with light-medium skin; they’re the perfect examples of a Dark Winter! Aside from the coolness of this season, depth is another factor to consider. You will look your best with neutral to cool-toned “midnight” or dark colors. Dark Winter Features:Skin: Neutral or Neutral-Cool, Fair to DeepEyes: Medium Brown to BlackHair: Dark Brown to Black, No highlightsBest Nail Colors For Dark Winter: Rosé Duo - R072 Lingering Shadow, Rosé Duo - R094 Hypnotized, Rosé Duo - R066 Space Cadet, Rosé Duo - R092 Breakup, Makeup, Rosé Duo - R002 All Black AUTUMN Dark Autumn Imagine witnessing the incredible golden hour in an Autumn forest–that’s exactly how we picture Dark Autumn! You naturally have a warm, neutral appearance with either golden or greenish-yellowish undertones. Since this season's palette features warmer undertones, it makes gold more flattering than silver. Dark Autumn Features:Skin: Neutral to Neutral-Warm, Light to Deep, BronzeEyes: Dark Hazel, Green, Brown, and Warm BlackHair: Golden Brown, Auburn, Brown-BlackBest Nail Colors For Dark Autumn: Rosé Duo - R071 I'm Not Lion, Rosé Duo - R091 Don't Be Sus, Rosé Duo - R078 Dozen Of Roses, Rosé Duo - R064 Olive You A Lot, Rosé Duo - R166 Je T'aime Warm/True Autumn If you’re the type that radiates warmth in every feature like Nicole Richie, say hello to the Warm/True Autumn palette! Instead of contrasting each feature, this season blends everything beautifully while your saturation is toned down. Rich and warm shades of gold, green, orange, and brown are your best picks for every style. Warm/True Autumn Features:Skin: Warm Undertones, Fair to DarkEyes: Hazel, Olive Green, Amber, Golden BrownHair: Golden Blonde, Auburn, Dark Golden BrownBest Nail Colors For Warm/True Autumn: Rosé Duo - R069 Sweet Honey, Rosé Duo - R136 Flames Of A Torch, Rosé Duo - R165 Keep Me Warm, Rosé Duo - R076 Don't Need You, Rosé Duo - R163 Seasons Soft Autumn Warm but gentle and more muted? You’re definitely a Soft Autumn. It is generally similar to the standard Autumn palette but with less intensity. Its gentle warmth exudes an inviting and light aura, perfect for neutral to warm-toned looks. Try replacing black with warm dark grey to see the magic! Soft Autumn Features:Skin: Neutral to Neutral-Warm, Fair To TanEyes: True Blue, Green, Hazel, Light-Medium BrownHair: Strawberry Blonde, Golden Blonde, Medium BlondeBest Nail Colors For Soft Autumn: Rosé Duo - R055 No Other Beauty, Rosé Duo - R006 Mocha Monday, Rosé Duo - R129 Young & Free, Rosé Duo - R028 Morning Coffee, Rosé Duo - R109 White Moonlight SUMMER Soft Summer Victoria’s Secret model Taylor Hill’s wedding look is every bride’s dream; her soft, cool-toned pink and brown makeup complemented her features very well. Fashion blog @curateyourstyle shared that she is a Soft Summer, a muted and cool season palette. As a soft summer, your best picks are low-contrast and blue-based or cool-toned colors. Soft Summer Features:Skin: Neutral, Olive, or Neutral-Cool, Ashy Or Pink UndertoneEyes: Grey, Grey Green, Grey Hazel, Grey Light BrownHair: Medium-Dark Ash Blonde to Medium-Dark Ash BrownBest Nail Colors For Soft Summer: Rosé Duo - R021 Euphoria, Rosé Duo - R020 Purple Orchid, Rosé Duo - R130 Picnic In Italy, Rosé Duo - R015 Lady Feminine, Rosé Duo - R003 Rice Wine Cool/True Summer Cool/True Summers is the standard Summer palette, combining softness and coolness. You belong in this seasonal palette if you have little to no hints of warmth in any of your features. When combined with brighter colors like pink, purple, and green, cool browns and greyish blues make excellent neutrals. Cool/True Summer Features:Skin: Cool with Blue or Beige undertones and possibly pink, Fair to TanEyes: Blue, Grey, Green, Grey Hazel, Grey BrownHair: Dark Ash Blonde, Light to Dark Ash BrownBest Nail Colors For Cool/True Summer: Rosé Duo - R014 Young Years, Rosé Duo - R036 Centaurea, Rosé Duo - R103 Everlasting, Rosé Duo - R064 Olive You A Lot, Rosé Duo - R050 Mermaid Shampoo Light Summer One word to describe this season? Barbie! Fun fact: our generation’s Barbie, Margot Robbie is a Light Summer! This palette is still known as a cool summer with some warmth of its neighboring season, spring. The color recos are brighter than those of the other two Summer seasons but preserve the gentle characteristic. Light Summer Features:Skin: Neutral or Neutral-Cool with Beige or Pinkish Undertones, Fair to MediumEyes: Light Grey, Light Blue, Light Azure, Light GreenHair: Very Light to Light Ash Blonde, Medium to Dark Ash Blonde, Light Ash BrownBest Nail Colors For Light Summer: Rosé Duo - R052 Ocean View, Rosé Duo - R046 Getting Closer, Rosé Duo - R049 Blueberry Colonge, Rosé Duo - R041 Feeling Loved, Rosé Duo - R051 Mint Blossoms SPRING Light Spring Unlike Light Summer, this season is all about warmth. This color palette is quite intense and colorful and features natural greens and pinks. Since this season has playful color combinations, it is best to avoid neutrals or monochromatic looks. For jewelry pieces, go for shiny or matte gold (oxidized ones are a no-no). Light Spring Features:Skin: Neutral or Neutral-Warm Undertones/ Golden or Peach, Fair to MediumEyes: Light Blue, Light Green, Light Hazel, Light BrownHair: Light to Medium Golden Blonde, Strawberry Blonde, Light Copper, Light Golden BrownBest Nail Colors For Light Spring: Rosé Duo - R025 Aesthetic, Rosé Duo - R033 Dear Diary, Rosé Duo - R053 Lily Pads, Rosé Duo - R003 Rice Wine, Rosé Duo - R157 Lights Warm/True Spring Picture a ray of warm sunshine hitting spring flowers and fresh grass, isn’t it lovely? Warm/True Spring appearance is overall bright and clear without any coolness or greyness. Your skin and nails will look healthier with yellow-based makeup or nail shades. Tomato reds, grass greens, and cyan will look gorgeous on you! Warm/True Spring Features:Skin: Warm and Golden Undertones, Fair to TanEyes: Warm Blue, Warm Green, Light Hazel, TopazHair: Medium Golden Blonde, Strawberry Blonde, Copper, Light to Medium Golden BrownBest Nail Colors For Warm Spring: Rosé Duo - R054 My Youth, Rosé Duo - R074 Grapefruit, Rosé Duo - R039 Wannabe, Rosé Duo - R162 Devotion, Rosé Duo - R027 Otter This World Bright Spring Wildly vibrant and vivid, Bright Spring is the most intense in the Spring family! To highlight your porcelain doll-like face (like Emma Stone) and lovely nails, you would need at least one high-contrast color from this color palette. Bright pinks, greens, reds, and other jewel-like tones are some of your best colors. Bright Spring Features:Skin: Neutral or Neutral-Warm Undertones, Fair To TanEyes: Bright Blue, Green, Topaz, BrownHair: Medium to Dark Golden Blonde, Copper, Auburn, Medium BrownBest Nail Colors For Bright Spring: Rosé Duo - R075 I Lava You, Rosé Duo - R045 My Favorite Doll, Rosé Duo - R131 Show Me, Rosé Duo - R139 Take Me Tonight, Rosé Duo - R160 Dare To Dare These seasonal palettes give us a perfect excuse to experiment with colors we never thought would complement our features. Make your fingertips straight-up iconic while discovering how life-changing this color guide is! Show us your “Before and After” photos on our iGel Beauty Facebook Community, and share your new iGel polish favorites. Let your nail upgrade steal the spotlight! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno on January 9, 2025 Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With a diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares current trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
