While a classic manicure never goes out of style, summertime calls for cheerful colours to complement sunny days and even sunnier spirits. The La Couleur Couture nail collection—lacc for short—created by Farima Hakkak, packs a colourful punch, and an ethical one at that. The polishes are vegan and toxin-free without sacrificing staying power, saturation, or shine—no guanine (fish scales), parabens, or formaldehydes hiding in these bottles. The current collection features 12 shades, plus a topcoat and basecoat; try 1968, a pale jade green. (With three coats, it’s just the right bright.) Headquartered in Vancouver and manufactured in New York, the line is available online and in select boutiques, salons, and spas. Beauty bonus: the polishes dry in a flash, so you can be out the door in no time, with pretty toes to boot.
