Spring/Summer’s Hottest Colors at Your Fingertips

Bring this season’s coolest colors home with daring, classic, or subtle nail polishes.

As the world practices staying at home, there’s no better time to explore the colors that Spring/Summer runways frequented. V picked a handful of nail polishes that embody this season’s favorite colors, and what better way is there to pass the time while social distancing than trying out funky or fresh hues on your nails?

Chanel – Giallo Napoli, $28

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Chanel’s vernis is always daring, and with Giallo Napoli’s eccentric yellow, your nails will be far from boring.

Essie – Rainwear Don’t Care, $9

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No one does subtle colors quite like Essie, so for those who aren’t fans of bright and bold nails, try “Rainwear Don’t Care” from Essie’s spring 2020 collection.

Butter – Slapper, $18

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London’s famed clean and cruelty-free beauty brand Butter offers a bright teal that’s both calming and cheery.

Dior – Orange Sienna, $28

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Go with the happy “Orange Sienna” from Dior’s beloved selection of nail lacquers for a hint of sunshine.

OPI – Mariachi Makes My Day, $13

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For OPI’s spring 2020 collection, the iconic nail polish brand found inspiration from Mexico City. For a mysterious purple, try “Mariachi Makes My Day.”

Yves Saint Laurent – Bronze Fever, $28

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Staying home for weeks on end can get mundane, so turn to YSL to at least add some glimmer to your fingertips with “Bronze Fever.”

Zoya – Leif, $10

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Sometimes spring means reconnecting with the natural world after winter, and Zoya’s sage-colored “Leif” is reminiscent of the plants beginning to bloom again.

Smith & Cult – Suburban Warrior, $15

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With a name as witty as “Suburban Warrior,” this hot pink lacquer from Smith & Cult is the perfect color to welcome spring and pair with your favorite pajamas while social distancing.

côte – No. 16 ($18)

What better way to brighten up your day than with a bubblegum pink polish, from côte! Made in the United States, their signature formulas are cruelty-free, vegan and free of major toxins, making the brand one of the safest nail polishes on the market.

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