Which Nail Polish Name Describes You?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Nail Polish Name Describes You?
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About This Quiz

Do you know how long people have been painting their nails? Since at least 3,000 BC. That's a whole heck of a lot of painted nails throughout history. Back then the colors could range from anything derived from simple vegetable dyes to much more intense stuff made from real gold and precious metals. They also made it out of eggs and wax so, you know, weird experience if you were a nail biter. But back then they probably just referred to them as "silver lacquer" or other descriptive if not very creative things. But the times they do change and in the modern world, if you want to set your nail polish apart from the crowd, you need a name that speaks to people. Who wants blue nail polish when right next t it on the shelf you can find "Cerulean Haze? "What good is red when "Last Kiss" is right here? You only have a little bit of space to put a name on a bottle, make the most of it!

With so many unique shades to choose from, when you want blue or red you can choose that unique shade that speaks to you as a person with a fun and creative name. With that in mind, why don't we find out which shade you really are? Take our quiz and get colorful!

Let's open your closet right now and have a look see. What color dominates your wardrobe?
Blacks
Reds
Blues and greens
Earth tones

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You're going out by yourself in the afternoon to pick up a few things at the store. How long will it take to get ready?
No time, I'm ready to go.
Give me 5 minutes.
At least 10 minutes
What store am I going to?

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What color would you not be caught dead in?
Anything pastel
Purple
Yellow
I can make anything work.

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You know what's colorful? Fish! Which colorful fish is clearly the best of the colorful fish?
Bluegill
Yellowfin tuna
Red snapper
Rainbow trout

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Color has rhythm sometimes. Pick your favorite colorful song.
"Purple Rain" by Prince
"Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
"Blue" by Beyonce
"Brown-Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison

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So what do you tip for a manicure?
$5
20%
15%
$10 or so

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There's more than one way to get your nails done. Which do you prefer?
Dip powder
Acrylic
Gel
Shellac

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Let's talk toes. How often are you getting a pedicure?
Um. I had one once.
I'll get one for the summer when someone is going to see my feet.
Every couple of months
Once a month

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You know who else is famous for their nails? Cats! Pick your favorite cat.
Garfield
Cheshire Cat
Puss in Boots
The Cat in the Hat

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All things being equal, are you more serious or playful?
Who has time to be serious?
Playfully serious? Seriously playful?
I'm serious when I need to be.
I am multifaceted, thank you.

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Nail polish is all well and good on its own, but what would be a nice accent to make it really look good?
UV polish
Jewels. Bedazzle me!
Nail art
I like to keep it simple, thanks

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If it's your job to throw a party for a good friend, where is it going to go down?
A bar
Somewhere outdoors
My place!
A nice restaurant

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How long does it take you to get ready to go out when you're really putting the effort in to look good?
Yeah, like 10 minutes
Give me a half-hour at least
Close to an hour
15 or 20 minutes

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Kool-Aid has some skill with naming flavors. Which one sounds best?
Sharkleberry Fin
Ice Blue Raspberry Lemonade
Purplesaurus Rex
Black Cherry

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Do you do your nails yourself more than you pay to have them done?
Oh yeah, I'll just do them myself.
Depends on why I want them done
It's an even split probably.
No, I usually pay for them.

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How long do your nails usually last when you get them done?
I'll have them busted or chipped in a day or two.
I'm always aiming for over a week but I don't always succeed.
One or two weeks
Two or three weeks

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If we're spending a day at the beach, what would you consider to be the most fun thing to do while we're there?
Surfing
Just getting a tan
Swimming
Maybe a game of volleyball

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You and your nails are home after a long day at work. What are you going to listen to?
Something loud
Something energetic and dancey
Something with some soul
Maybe something a little slow and relaxed

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Nails are never just nails. What shape do you prefer?
Coffin
Square
Round
Stiletto

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Do all 10 nails have to be the same color or do you like to play with colors and patterns?
I like to shake it up.
There needs to at least be a theme.
I prefer consistency.
Depends on where I'm going

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You're flying solo at home tonight, just you and Netflix. What are you watching?
Horror
Comedy
Something exciting
Drama

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What kind of bag are we going to find you with if we run into you on the street?
Backpack
No bag at all
Maybe a purse
A messenger bag

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You don't have to show off your nails, but let's say you did. Where are you sharing pics?
Snapchat
Instagram
Pinterest
Facebook

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Which fictional clawed beast do you relate to the most?
Wolverine from the X-Men
Dracula
A dragon
Werewolf

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Every day can't be sunny, right? What kind of weather that most people avoid do you kind of like?
Thunderstorms
I like a windy day.
Snow
Fog

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If you were going to do your nails with a holiday theme, what holiday would be most inspiring?
Halloween
St. Patty's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas

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Show off your nails while you eat some finger foods. Pick your favorite!
Pigs in a blanket
Empanadas
Do fries count?
Tiny sandwiches. Any tiny sandwiches

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Someone cuts you off in traffic. Are you showing them that well-manicured middle finger?
Both of them!
Maaaaaybe
No
I might have some words but no fingers.

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Quick, what's the best color of M&M??
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red

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Do you ever spend more than you should on beauty products?
Nah, I barely spend anything.
Nope, I budget.
Sometimes
I've been known to indulge.

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