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After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
Are you or your clients in love with Ariel's natural and fresh-looking nails? Here's how to get your hands on the custom color.

Nail artist Stephanie Staunton created this natural pink shade for Halle Bailey to give off a healthy mermaid glow.
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The release of Disney’s new live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid is going swimmingly—better yet, it topped the box office charts on its opening weekend and has stayed near the top since.
Disney fans are saying that everything about Halle Bailey as Ariel is perfect—from her head to her tail to the very tips of her fingers. Bailey’s nails were designed by nail artist Stephanie Staunton (@stephie_nails) to look natural and fresh with a healthy glow, using a custom blend of polishes: crème, pink, and a pink with a very subtle gold shimmer.
This may be a one-of-a-kind custom shade made especially for the Little Mermaid herself, but luckily, you can create your own custom polish through ORLY Color Labs. You have the option of going to their adorable lab in person in West Hollywood, CA, or having a virtual appointment. Your color mixologist will know exactly how to give you that perfect shade you’re looking for, whether it’s Halle Bailey’s natural mermaid pink, or whatever else your heart desires. An appointment is just $24 per bottle.
If you’re looking for a ready-made shade instead, ORLY has you covered on that front as well. Check out these lovely natural pink shades, which are also available in gel formulas:

A sheer pink creme base shade for a my-nails-but-better mani
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A more neutral pink, ideal for romantic dates in the lagoon
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A fuller, more confident pink for the Ariel who breaks generational trauma while speaking (or singing) her truth
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A sheer peach/silver shimmer as a topper to add that mermaid glow
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