Women with bare nails tend to be naturalists with “an organic home grown philosophy,” Valinoti says. Bare nails reflect a low maintenance personality, and you are most likely at your prettiest when playing up your natural beauty.

If you don’t have time for polish, then the most important step is to buff. “Use a three way buffer (try Orly 3-Way Buffer, $2) to buff out any scratches” or ridges on your natural nail, Valinoti says. You can also use a glossing buffer over dry dull polish to revive the shine.