As always, photos and references will be your best friend. “Bring a photo of an object in the exact shade you’d like to match,” explains celebrity manicurist and educator Julie Kandalec. “It’s best if it’s something IRL, like a blazer or a piece of jewelry, instead of on your phone because people each see things differently on a screen.” Because digital lavender is almost a neutral in its own right, what can look correct to you in photos might be completely different than what shows up on your fingers, so work with your manicurist to find the perfect polish for your skin tone. If they don’t quite nail it, you can always add top coats and dimensional elements like glitter to transform the shade into your own custom color.
