Cosmopolitan’s September Beauty Q+A asks whether bright polish is too over-the-top for a job interview. OPI’s nail lacquer in Color So Hot It Berns might be great for a job interview in a creative field like fashion or entertainment, but career coach Adele Scheele recommends sticking to neutrals for other industries. “It’s best to play it safe until you’ve had the chance to prove yourself,” says Scheele.

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