The Prettiest Spring Nail Colors To Pick At The Salon (Or At Home) Right Now
Olivia is a writer and content creator interested in food, beauty, entertainment, and fashion. When Olivia isn’t typing away or reading Barnes & Noble’s latest psychological thriller, she can be found lying on the beach, binge-watching One Tree Hill, or sitting on a flight headed to her next travel destination (probably Italy). You can follow Olivia’s foodie journey on Instagram at @livvin_for_food or her personal endeavors at @oliviaa.bria.
It’s that time to say goodbye to your winter nail shades, and hello to spring. Spring has always represented beautiful pastels, vibrant colors (adjacent to the blooming flowers), and underrated shimmering tones. To prepare you and your nails for the freshest springtime looks, we turned to longtime licensed lashes and nail expert, Michelle Nguyen.
“When it comes to classic spring fashion, neutrals are the unsung heroes for our professional nail artists,” Nguyen told Brit + Co. The nail artist predicts that light corals and oranges are going to be the “hidden gems of the season,” due to their sun-kissed glow and ability to “pop off a tan perfectly” — especially when paired with a white outfit. Wearable nail art will likely also be on the horizon this Spring, with trend aesthetics like “mob wife” and “cottagecore” continually taking over our FYP.
To prepare your very best looks, we hand-selected the prettiest nail colors that you should sport this year!
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OPI Polly Want a Lacquer?
This light purple shade from OPI named, Polly Want A Lacquer?, screams spring. Throw on your favorite flowing floral dress to complete the look!
PLA’s Succa For Blue
Nguyen told us that “icy blues are IN this spring,” so get ahead of the trend with PLA’s nail polish. The color succa for blue brings a subtle brightness that’s perfect for daily wear, with the brand being a favorite of celebs like Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, and Kylie Jenner.
Essie Spring Fling
Never underestimate the power of a sparkly pink nail polish. Essie’s spring fling color will add some much-needed shine to your looks.
PLA’s Take It Or Leaf It
Nothing says “spring” more than blossoming greenery — so why not bring that into your nail color! PLA’s take it or leaf it is a subtle gorgeous green polish that lends to a more mature look.
Dior 558 Grace
Dior’s nail polish may be on the pricier side, but the 558 Grace color is certainly worth it. This stunning shade of medium pink is ideal for your upcoming bridal showers, weddings, or Sunday brunches.
Essie Set In Sandstone
With light oranges predicted to be the hit of the warmer season, we picked out Essie’s polish in the color set in sandstone. It’s one of those stunning colors that all of your friends will be asking you about!
Beauty Pie Wondercolour - Le Milk
“Sheers are in high demand by nail artists,” Nguyen said. Grab your go-to sheer now with Beauty Pie’s Wondercolour polish in shade Le Milk. It’s the perfect natural and nude option that screams classy.
Essie You Do Blue
An effervescent blue is a stand out nail color. Essie’s you do blue shade will bring your outfits to life and is available at Target.
Butter London Hottie Tottie
Another predicted season color trend: coral. Butter London’s nail polish in the shade hottie tottie is similar to a lighter coral that will make you and your nails feel so pretty!
Olive & June Bright & Focused
How could we give spring nail color recommendations without including a vibrant yellow? Olive & June’s bright & focused shade is a gorgeous option for both spring and summer.
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Olivia is a writer and content creator interested in food, beauty, entertainment, and fashion. When Olivia isn’t typing away or reading Barnes & Noble’s latest psychological thriller, she can be found lying on the beach, binge-watching One Tree Hill, or sitting on a flight headed to her next travel destination (probably Italy). You can follow Olivia’s foodie journey on Instagram at @livvin_for_food or her personal endeavors at @oliviaa.bria.