15 Nail Colors Everyone Will Be Wearing This Spring

April 19, 2018

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

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.
Sunshine Yellow

Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Giallo Napoli, $28 at Chanel

A yellow this bright can be worn all season long.
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).
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.
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.
Neon Green

Base Coat Nail Polish in Toxic, $20 at Base Coat

Expect to see neon everywhere this season, from head to manicured toes.
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.
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.
Warm Gray

AILA Nail Lacquer in Pffff Ugggh, $14 at AILA

A warm gray for when you’re feeling a little moody.
Peachy

Zoya Nail Polish in Cole, $10 at Zoya

This peach shade is surprisingly versatile. Think of it as a red replacement.
Taupe

OPI Nail Lacquer in Over the Taupe, $7.31 at Walmart

Keep it neutral for spring and save the brights for summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.