Why are we attracted to a red varnish some days, then to a deep blue or a tender pink a few weeks later? Simple fashion effect or reflection of our state of mind? Without always being aware of it, colours occupy a central place in our daily lives: they influence our relationship with the world, awaken memories and participate in our way of expressing ourselves. It is the whole principle of color therapy, which explores the links between colors, emotions and perceptions. Choosing a varnish color is not only a matter of trend, but also a way of saying what you feel... or what you want to feel. In this article, you are taken to discover the meaning of colours and helped choose those that stick to your moods of the moment.
What is Color Therapy?
Color Therapy, or Color Therapy in French, is an approach that is interested in influence of colours on human emotions, behaviors and world perception that each of us can have.
The idea is: each vehicle colour of the symbolic associations able to awaken within us the common or different feelings. For example: Red often evokes passion and energy, blue more inspires calm and discipline, while yellow is spontaneously associated with optimism and good mood.
These interpretations are found in many cultures and are also used in design, fashion, architecture or marketing, to select colors based on the emotions that they can create for future customers.
Color Therapy is often confused with the chromotherapy But the two concepts do not mean exactly the same thing:
Chromotherapy is a practice that uses coloured lights to improve physical well-being. It is based on the body's exposure to different wavelengths corresponding to the colors of the luminous spectrum.
Color Therapy takes a broader approach. She is more interested in symbolic language of colors and their emotional impact.
It should be noted, however, that the emotional effects attributed to colors remain largely subjective. To date, scientific research has shown that their influence depends on many factors: context, culture, personal experience... Colours do not produce the same emotional reactions in everyone and obviously do not replace the medical or therapeutic approach.
The Commission has already taken a number of decisions to implement the great personal expression tool. Choosing a color that does us good, inspires us or gives us confidence can become a ritual pleasure of everyday life.
So, what better way than our nails to play with that colorful language? Some people don't like manicure, but it's often more than just aesthetic detail!
Hot or cold colors, your varnish says a lot about you! (@ellzabethm, @irasnailroom)
Why do colors affect our emotions?
If colors seem to cause so many emotions, it is because our brain naturally attributes meaning to them. This interpretation is the result of a mixture of history, culture and personal experience.
A symbolic legacy over time
For centuries, colours have been an important part of the symbolic universe of civilizations around the world.
The white has long been associated with purity in many Western countries, while it symbolizes mourning in some Asian cultures.
Red It is the passion in Europe, but it is also synonymous with luck, prosperity and celebration in China.
Purple, formerly reserved for royal families due to the rarity of its pigment, still evokes today refinement and creativity.
These symbolic symbols evolve over time but they continue to influence our perception in a way that is often unconscious.
The colour of memories
Beyond culture, each person develops his/her own own color psychology.
A pastel blue can remind of a holiday by the sea, a sage green evoke a walk in the forest. An intense red can make you think of a striking evening or its favorite lipstick.
Our brain constantly combines colors with memoriesplaces, people or sensations already experienced. That's why the same shade can create a completely different state of mind from one person to another!
Emotions are associated with a particular colour depending on the culture and experience of each person.
Colours influence our perception
Many studies in psychology also show that colours are part of our way of interpreting our environment.
The warm colors, such as red, orange or yellow, are generally perceived as more dynamic and stimulating. In contrast, the cold colors, like blue or green, more evoke serenity, balance or nature.
It is for this reason that colours are omnipresent in the worlds of design, fashion or beauty: they tell a story before words come into play.
Manicure, a field of expression
Choosing a nail polish color finally comes back to send a message to yourself as much as to others.
Some people instinctively opt for neutral and reassuring colours they wear all year round. Others change color according to their mood, season or the important moments of their lives. A deep red before an important appointment, a powdery pink for a soft parenthesis, an orange vitamin during the summer break.
There are no universal rules. The best color is above all the one that gives you a positive emotion And in which you recognize yourself. And that is precisely what makes the color therapy so fascinating: behind each color is a multitude of interpretations.
The 12 essential colours and their meaning
Red: passion and self-confidence
Iconic colour par excellence, red is symbol ofvital energy, passion, dynamism. A red varnish instantly offers a dose of assurance to a silhouette and remains a must-see that goes through the eras without losing its power of attraction.
Orange: enthusiasm and spontaneity
Warm and lively, orange evokes enthusiasm, spontaneity and desire to fully enjoy the present moment. A cannon color to bring a vitamin touch to your hands and/or feet nails.
Yellow: Joy and Creativity
The yellow is associated with light and sunlight. optimism, creativity and joy. With this bright color on the nails, it is freshness and fantasy guaranteed!
Green: Harmony and Renewal
Inspired by nature, green expresses harmony and renewal. Whether it is sage green with deep khaki, it is established as a chic and modern color at the same time.
With more than a hundred different shades, there is always a varnish Manucurist to embody your current state of mind.
Blue: calm and serenity
Blue is often associated with calm and serenity. The shades of pastel blue varnish invite to softness while the night blue brings depth and a sophisticated touch.
Violet: intuition and imagination
Mysterious and singular, purple embodies imagination, intuition and spirituality. From delicate lilacs to intense plum, it allows to play with our various personalities.
Pink: sweet and benevolent
The rose is tenderness, delicacy, femininity. A choice ally for minimalist manicure or inspiration clean nails - who goes through the seasons with grace.
White: minimalism and new beginning
White evokes purity, minimalism and renewal. Unequal to achieve a simple, chic and clean manicure.
Primary or nuanced colours, discover the infinite richness of the palette of varnish Green™ and semi-permanent varnish Green Flash™.
Gold: light and brightness
Gold is often synonymous with gleam and celebrations, and is often associated with wealth, power and light. A few simple gold nail details are enough to pimp a manicure a little too wise.
Silver: modernity and sophistication
Wisdom, precision, innovation...This is what money evokes. Metal reflections give a contemporary dimension to a manicure.
Brown: comfort and authenticity
Inspired by earth and natural materials, brown reflects safety and comfort. The chocolate or moka shades are particularly appreciated for their subtle charm.
Black: elegance and affirmation
Black is inner strength, self-assertion, mystery. Long combined with boldness, black varnish is now a must for glam'rock style and assumed elegance.
Strawberries, semi-transparent or opaque, play on the effects of varnishes Manucurist to express all the subtleties of your emotions.
Which nail polish color to choose according to his mood and desires?
A varnish color can be a real mood booster - I'm not. Here are some inspirations to choose your next bottle of LED varnish Green Flash™, depending on your state of mind at the moment.
To boost your energy
Bet on bright colors like Fizz, Neon Pink or Sunset - three bright and flashy shades that instantly boost your hands.
To build confidence
Enjoy the energy of red with Poppy Red, Lava or Hollyhock, your best allies to accompany the moments when you want to show a more assured look.
To relax and relieve stress
Pastel tints like Pastel Pink, Wisteria or Bubble Sign delicate manicures, ideal for bringing a little softness and soothing your visual field.
To express your joy
Fresh and vitamin-like colours Candy, Lemonade or Solar Insulate solar energy and good mood. You can display nails as sparkling as you!
To express your creativity
The glittery and metallic shades - Sparks, Groove or Disco (to name only) - invite to play with associations, effects and creations nail art.
To stand out
Want to change neutral reds and colors? Deep and unexpected hues like Plum, Khaki or Navy Blue revisit the classics with a pinch of originality. Elegant without being eccentric, they seduce those who like to assert their style subtly.
Integrate colors into your manicure routine
Manicure as a beauty & wellness ritual
It is often forgotten but manicure also promotes the Reconnection to oneself. Before the varnish breaks, we're doing some kind of introspection to choose the right color. How do I feel right now? What emotion would I like to express? What message do I want to convey through my future varnish color? Choosing its varnish color is not just a beauty ritual, it is also an opportunity to take stock of its relationship with oneself and others.
The idea is then to associate color pose with a routine in 4 steps well codified:
- Start with good Prepare your nails. The aim is to trim nails, treat cuticles, mattify and degrease the surface of the nail.
- Apply a base layer adapted to the type of varnish chosen. The Base Coat Green™ and Green Flash™ benefit from the KeraHCE+ technology which strengthens the nail under the color and prolongs the hold of the varnish.
- Put the color in one or two thin layers according to the desired rendering. Make sure to dry each layer in the open air if you choose aclassic varnish Green™ or under LED lamp if you choose a semi-permanent varnish Green Flash™ .
- Finish with a layer of top coat adapted to the chosen varnish: Top Coat Sunshine on a Green™ varnish, Top Coat Green Flash™ or Xtrem Flash™ on a varnish Green Flash™ . This finish layer will seal the color and protect the manicure over time.
We adapt its colors to the seasons
The seasons naturally influence our emotional experience and consequently, our desires for colours. To Spring, we often opt for fresh and light colours. In summer, the sun and vitamin colours Take over. TheAutumn invites the warm colors Like browns, plums or deep greens. In Winter, the intense and sophisticated nuances become indispensable. But if there is one rule to remember first, it is this one: choose the colors that please you and strengthen your self-esteem.
The most beautiful of the colors is the one that pleases you and enhances your complexion.
The Color Therapy reminds us of one essential thing: colours are a real personal language. Their symbolism can inspire us, reflect our mood or make us want to explore new facets of our personality. The best varnish color is above all the one that makes you feel good and fits with your skin tone. Intense red, delicate pink, timeless nude or bolder hue, let your nails express your emotions, desires and personality.
To go further, discover our articles dedicated to the Colouring and varnish hues adapted to the Clear skins, medium and Dark.
