Every spring we see new trends emerge. Whether it be wearing everything hot pink or boasting yellow eye makeup, style is suddenly in flux. And the same goes for nail polish. While winter lends itself to darker shades and metallics, spring usually triggers urges for pastels and brights but this season, some cold weather staples are hanging around. From a taupe that functions as a neutral for certain skin tones to a ruby red that remains a seasonless classic to a deep orange that’s a close relative of pumpkin spice, it’s time to expand your definition of the perfect spring nail colors. Find out which nail colors we’ll be sporting from our tips to our toes.
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Spring 2018 Nail Colors
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Ocean Blue
Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Kinetic Blue, $28 at Yves Saint Laurent
If you can’t spend your days dipping your toes in the ocean, painting them this deep blue is the next best thing.
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Sunshine Yellow
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Giallo Napoli, $28 at Chanel
A yellow this bright can be worn all season long.
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Pale Rose
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in Forever Fades Fast, $18 at Smith & Cult
Sport this rosy color while sipping rosé (or any other spring beverage).
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Blood Orange
Essie Nail Polish in At the Helm, $9 at Essie
While pastels are commonplace this time of year, this deep orange will brighten your day.
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Blood Orange
Essie Nail Polish in At the Helm, $9 at Essie
While pastels are commonplace this time of year, this deep orange will brighten your day.
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Hot Pink
JINsoon Nail Polish in Love, $18 at Barneys
Hot pink is now a thing in clothes, so go matchy-matchy with a corresponding nail color.
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Neon Green
Base Coat Nail Polish in Toxic, $20 at Base Coat
Expect to see neon everywhere this season, from head to manicured toes.
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Violet
Butter London + Pantone Color of the Year 2018 Nail Lacquer in Ultra Violet, $10 at Nordstrom
Celebrate Pantone’s Color of the Year by rocking this Prince purple polish.
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Classic Red
Burberry Beauty Nail Polish in Poppy Red No.301, $23 at Net-a-Porter
Follow the runway's lead and embrace a rich red all year long.
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Warm Gray
AILA Nail Lacquer in Pffff Ugggh, $14 at AILA
A warm gray for when you’re feeling a little moody.
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Peachy
Zoya Nail Polish in Cole, $10 at Zoya
This peach shade is surprisingly versatile. Think of it as a red replacement.
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Taupe
OPI Nail Lacquer in Over the Taupe, $7.31 at Walmart
Keep it neutral for spring and save the brights for summer.
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Sky Blue
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Color in Baby Blue Eyes, $20 at Deborah Lippmann
This pastel blue will look equally polished on fingers and toes.
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Magenta
Dior Vernis Gel Shine and Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Mirage 338, $28 at Sephora
Save this elegant shade for date nights and getaways.
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Butter
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer in The Bee Side, $18 at Smith & Cult
When you’re flaunting a bright yellow on your lids, stick with a softer shade on your tips.
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Grass Green
Trust Fund Beauty Water Based Nail Polish in Vegan Life, $16 at Trust Fund Beauty
You won’t mind staining your nails this grassy green.
