The weather is heating up, and so are the zodiac signs. As August approaches, it can only mean one thing: Leo season. We love Leos for being unabashed main characters—these fire signs love to steal the spotlight and be the center of attention. Leos tend to be theatrical, passionate, and command the center of attention.
Leo season is the perfect time to infuse the spirit of this zodiac sign into your own life, regardless of whether or not you’re a Leo yourself. Represented by the lion and ruled by the sun, this zodiac embodies confidence and celebrating yourself. Let’s be honest, those are two things we could all use more of. I’ve rounded up the best August nail colors that embody all things from the Leo zodiac sign. That means orange, gold, red, and purple. If you could find the color in the sunshine, you’re probably safe—and purple adds a bit of balance to all that heat.
Since Leos are sun signs, it only makes sense that orange would be the perfect Leo nail color. Orange translates to joy, warmth, heat, and sunshine, making it the perfect bold, bright color for Leo season.
If you want a color to express your passionate side, fiery red is the perfect shade to choose. This bright, look-at-me color has long been associated with confidence, and no one is more confident than a Leo.
Gold is an empowering color. Symbolizing generosity and power, it’s the perfect metallic shade to add to your nails to embody everything a Leo represents.
Leos can be perceived as being a bit too rash and full of themselves. Purple is the perfect color to bring a bit of balance to your personality. This royal shade represents wisdom and nobility, so it’s the perfect color to add if you want to cool down some of Leo season’s fire.
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