Manicures don’t typically involve questions more probing than “round or square?” and “do you want a quick-dry topcoat?” That is, unless you happen to be at the sleek Enamel Diction salon in Los Angeles, where colour astrologist Rose Theodora provides a fascinating new twist ongetting your nails done—one in which she uses your sign, and even the date, place and time of your birth to select the best shade or pattern of nail art for you. Speaking with Theodora, it’s plain to see that her advice is more than stargazing; she studied art history, colour theory and traditional astrology to create her unique career. “When I met the owner of Enamel Diction, she asked me if there was a way to personalise colour,” she explains. “We decided to test it with nail polish because the colour lasts for up to two weeks on your nails, so it has time to affect your life in small ways.”
This isn’t fortune-telling. This is about using colour to change your life, to balance yourself.
Colour astrology is based on the idea that the shades we wear and surround ourselves with are not only a reflection of our taste, but can affect our mood, health, confidence and even level of success. “This is such an empowering way to use astrology, because you have free will,” Theodorasays. “This isn’t fortune-telling. This is about using colour to change your life, to balance yourself.”
With that in mind, we worked with Theodora to extend the theory beyond nail polish—below, she shares the best makeup shades, skincare products and even fragrances (yes, astrology can tell you that, too) for each sign. Because with all of the options available to us today, who couldn’t use the help of the planets when it comes to figuring out our beauty regimens?
Capricorn
Your beauty personality: You love quality more than anything else. It's quality over quantity and serious colour for you.
Your go-to makeup colour: Burgundy or deep red
Your ultimate product essentials: DayWear and NightWear moisturisers and Sumptuous Knockout Mascara
Aquarius
Your beauty personality: You’re unique, dark and cool and don’t like to look like anyone else.
Your go-to makeup colour: Deep purple
Your ultimate product essentials: Advanced Night Repair PowerFoil Mask and Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in True Liar
Pisces
Your beauty personality: Escaping to an alternate reality is your specialty, and you like your makeup to reflect that.
Your go-to makeup colour: Mauve and anything shimmery
Your ultimate product essentials: Estée Lauder Pleasures and Pure Color Envy EyeShadow Palette in Currant Desire
Aries
Your beauty personality: You're straightforward and active, and you like to look effortlessly put-together.
Your go-to makeup colour: Red
Your ultimate product essentials: Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, Sumptuous Knockout Mascara, Pure Color Envy Matte Lipstick in Decisive Poppy
Taurus
Your beauty personality: Feminine is your M.O. A true hedonist, one lipstick is never enough for you.
Your go-to makeup colour: Pink
Your ultimate product essentials: Modern Muse, Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in Pierced Petal and Pure Color Envy Matte Lipstick in Unattainable
Gemini
Your beauty personality: You’re fun and lighthearted, and not one to shy away from colour. You also get bored easily and crave light and feminine shades.
Your go-to makeup colour: Coral
Your ultimate product essentials: Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Defiant Coral and Pure Color Envy Sculpting EyeShadow Palette in Fiery Saffron
Cancer
Your beauty personality: Sensitive and alluring, you revel in simplicity. You're classic, and so is the way you wear your makeup.
Your go-to makeup colour: Rose
Your ultimate product essentials: Modern Muse Chic and Pure Color Envy Blush in Pink Kiss
Leo
Your beauty personality: You love makeup and you love to stand out just enough.
Your go-to makeup colour: Plum purple
Your ultimate product essentials: Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Reckless and Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer
Virgo
Your beauty personality: You barely wear anything at all, let alone colour. You're a true, healthy minimalist.
Your go-to makeup colour: Nude
Your ultimate product essentials: Nutritious Vitality8™ Radiant Moisture Creme and Pure Color Envy Sculpting EyeShadow Palette in Ivory Power
Libra
Your beauty personality: Elegant, fresh and über feminine is the attitude you exude, and the same goes for your beauty products.
Your go-to makeup colour: Baby pink
Your ultimate product essentials: Pure Color Envy Blush in Pink Ingenue and Advanced Night Repair
Scorpio
Your beauty personality: You love shades that are sultry and magnetic, just like you.
Your go-to makeup colour: Red
Your ultimate product essentials: Estée Lauder Sensuous and Pure Color Envy Liquid Lip Potion in Lethal Red
Sagittarius
Your beauty personality: Your personal style runs the gamut. You love all things colourful, bright, and adventurous.
Your go-to makeup colour: Hot pink
Your ultimate product essentials: Pure Color Envy Matte Lipstick in Neon Azalea and Pure Color Envy Blush in Pink Tease
Enamel Diction, 5405 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, (+1) 323-900-0355; enameldiction.com; @rosetheodora and @enameldiction
Photos by Grant Legan.
