What Trendy Nail Polish Matches Your Personality?

Jennifer Post

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Nail polish is said to have originated in China as early as 3000 BC. Since then it has been worn by young kids, musicians and even baseball players. Did you know that catchers often wear neon-colored nail polish so the pitcher can more easily see the signs the catcher is showing? Maybe that means their personality is just as zingy as their nails. Or it's just practical. Which also says something about their personality. The color of the nail polish you wear doesn't have to directly translate to the kind of person you are. In fact, in most cases it won't.

So what does it say, then? Choosing bright colors could mean that you like standing out. Or you're so terrified of getting lost that you wear it so you're easy to locate. Maybe you like a clear coat. This could mean you are low maintenance and down to earth, or it could mean that you're lazy and do the bare minimum. Your personality is who you are. It's how you act, how you treat people and the subconscious things you do every day. Your outward enhancements like clothes, jewelry and yes, nail polish, are all just ways to outwardly express your personality. So which nail polish matches you the best? Take this quiz to find out!

Which colors appears the most in your wardrobe?

Neutrals

Bright colors
Shades of pink

Gold and silver

Do you think your personality is more fun than others?

Probably not

I think so!
It can be.

Way more fun

What's your makeup style?

I go all out.

I go for the natural look.
I rarely wear makeup.

I only wear mascara.

Are people often wondering where you get your confidence?

I think it's clear.

I don't even know where it comes from.
I'm not that confident.

I'm just a happy person.

How long does it take you to get ready for work in the morning?

About 30 minutes

No time at all
An hour

I try for no more than 15 minutes.

Are your nails always painted or only for special occasions?

They're always painted.

I only paint them for certain occasions.
I try to always have them painted, but nothing crazy.

I always have at least a clear coat.

When you've had a long week and you need to blow off some steam, what do you do?

Go shopping

Make a fun meal
Read

Go for a run

What style do you normally wear your hair in?

Perfect curls

Just down and messy
Up in a bun

Depends on the day

Do you prefer to shop in boutiques or online at big stores?

Depends on what I need

I regularly shop at both.
Boutiques

The big stores have more options.

Are you adventurous with your style?

Not always

I like to think so.
If I have something going on

I play it safe.

Do other people pretty much know what they're going to get with you?

I'm a creature of habit.

I'm full of surprises.
If they know me

I like to keep people guessing.

Have you always been a rule follower?

Never

Only at home
I'm terrified of getting in trouble.

Not always, but I am now.

If you were going to wear lipstick, what color would you choose?

Red

Hot pink
Nude

I prefer sheer lip gloss.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

I don't think so.

I'm not sure.
Absolutely

I haven't experienced it, but it might exist.

Which bouquet of flowers would you prefer on your kitchen table?

Roses

Tulips
Hydrangeas

Lavender

Do you think that dark colors are meant for the colder seasons?

I'll wear them all year long.

I really do.
Not necessarily

Especially winter

Does forgiveness come easily to you?

Not at all

It can, depending on the person.
I don't hold grudges.

I forgive but I don't forget.

Did you know what career you wanted since you were little?

I had some ideas.

I've always known.
I still don't know.

My path was neatly laid out for me.

Is it more important for you to be comfortable or to have unique experiences?

Experiences

I don't like to leave my comfort zone.
I want experiences, but I also want to be comfortable.

I'll do anything to learn new things.

When are you the most productive?

At night

Sometimes in the afternoon
Early morning

Anytime I'm eating

How far would you go for the perfect cat eye?

I've perfected it already.

I'd try a couple times.
If I don't get it on the first try it's not worth it.

Not very far

Do you typically follow the trends or just do whatever you want?

I make the trends.

I don't care about trends.
There's some trends I follow.

I know about trends, but I don't follow them.

Are you a friendly person by nature?

I tend not to be.

The friendliest
I can be.

Not by nature, no

Who do you look up to the most for style inspiration?

My sister

My favorite influencers
My mom

The royals

Are you known for your creativity?

I'm not good at art.

I'm told that all the time.
When I was younger

Yes!

Do you honestly care what people think of you?

For the most part, I do.

Not at all
I really try not to.

At work I do

Do you wear jewelry every day?

Every single day

Only my staple earrings
I have a necklace I wear every day.

Most days

Would you rather look good or feel good?

Look good

It's all about how I feel.
Why can't it be both?

It changes depending on the day.

Do you consider yourself a free spirit?

Definitely not

I like to think I am.
Always have

Sometimes yes, sometimes not at all

If you had to pick one word to sum up your personality as it relates to your style, what would it be?

Showy

Eclectic
Fancy

Interesting

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