Medium almond builder gel nails in a deep autumnal plum with a satin finish.

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Medium almond seasonal plum

A transitional shade that sits between summer brights and winter reds. Looks polished against knit textures.

Skill level: Best for salon
Maintenance: Medium maintenance

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Medium almond overlay, autumnal plum full-coverage builder gel, satin top coat.

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Who this look suits

Nail bed shape

Almond suits most nail beds but looks especially good on wide or short nail beds because the tapered tip elongates the finger. If your nail beds are naturally narrow, a softer almond curve prevents the tips from looking too pointed.

Finger length

Almond shape creates the illusion of longer, slimmer fingers. It works especially well if you feel your fingers are on the shorter or wider side and you want a lengthening effect.

What to expect at the salon

Appointment time

Expect 60 to 75 minutes for a medium almond overlay. Infills take about 45 minutes. Full-coverage colour adds about 10 minutes for the additional colour layers.

What to bring

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Maintenance and wear

How it wears over time

Medium-maintenance: the colour or finish will show regrowth at the cuticle by week 3. Book infills at 3 weeks to keep the look fresh. The colour saturation helps mask minor tip wear, but the regrowth line at the cuticle is the main reason to book an infill.

Best season and occasion

Seasonal shades like this plum transition well between autumn and winter. They read polished against knit textures and darker wardrobe palettes.

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