I Found Out Every London Girl's Secret to Perfect Nails, and I'm Spilling
When you think of London, you probably think of the royal family, Big Ben, fish and chips, or even double-decker buses. But what about nail polish? It might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it should definitely be on your radar, particularly when Butter London has some of the best nail polish colors of any nail polish brand.
Inspired by the streets of London, these colors come alive on your fingertips. With names like Smashing and Bang On!, it’s hard not to feel charmed by the brand. Plus, they're nontoxic, which means you can feel better about wearing them. I have plenty of go-to colors that I’m always putting on my nails, and I took the liberty of finding the best nail inspiration so you can actually envision what the color might look like on your own tips. Cheers to your next manicure, and keep scrolling for more.
1. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Brolly
Dark blue is the perfect way to make a statement while still looking sophisticated.
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2. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Bang On!
Bring moody London skies to your fingertips with this foggy color.
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3. Butter London Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatment in Strawberry Rhubarb
Swipe on one coat for a subtle tint, or keep going for the jelly nails of your dreams.
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4. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Smashing
Nothing is more timeless than classic red. This color checks all the boxes for a chic fire truck–red manicure.
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5. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black
Inky nails are cool again, so it's time to swipe on the deepest shade possible.
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6. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Metallic Red
Add some intrigue to a classic red mani by opting for a shade with sparkle.
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7. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Good Vibes
Make everyone green with envy in this fun (but still wearable) shade.
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8. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Molly Coddled
Did you know the color purple was invented in London? Pay homage with this springy lilac shade.
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9. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Amazed and White
Create the French manicure of your dreams with these two polishes.
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10. Butter London Nail Lacquer in Afters
Nothing is more alluring than a deep, wine-stained manicure. Stand out with this merlot shade.
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Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.
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