@matejanova Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story Surprisingly, there is a lot to think about when it comes to summer nail colors. What is summer wedding guest nail color etiquette, or the best nail colors that will give your hands that glowy tan? And how does color analysis factor in all of this?
As we hit vacation mode, we say: throw out the rule book—anything goes. Summertime, after all, is meant for adventures. From tangy tangerine to bold cobalt blues and electric purples, the most vibrant nail polishes for summer go with pretty much anything. Below are 15 summer nail colors that the pros predict will be hot as the temps start to rise. Read on to learn more.
Tangy tangerine, Bottega green, and electric purple are a few of the 15 summer nail colors pros predict will be big. The key to protecting your mani from chlorine and sun is a good base coat and top coat. Tangy Tangerine A bold and classic shade for this summer, tangerine is one of celebrity nail artist Yoko Sakakura’s top picks. “[It’s] bright and fun for summer,” says Sakakura. She recommends something like OPI’s Your Zestination Awaits . We also like Hermès Les Mains Nail Enamel in 33 Orange Boite for that bright orange or Manicurist’s Tangerine , which is aptly named and is the prettiest soft pastel orange.
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A favorite of celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce , Bottega green is a blissful shade (and who isn’t happy when they see the brand’s signature color?). “I love it on a short, square natural nail for something clean and cool,” Boyce says. “Or as a French tip on a longer extension when I want a little more edge.”
She recommends something like Manicurist’s Brazil to get that rich, neon hue. We also like JinSOON’s Palma if you’re looking for something with a darker tint or Essie’s Feelin Just Lime .
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A pick from celebrity nail artist Sonya Meesh , an electric purple is an unexpected summer shade that just works. “[It’s] an excellent choice for a bold pop of color,” Meesh says. “I feel as though people lean towards a bright orange as their summer pop of color, but this purple glow in a similar, but more striking way.”
They recommend shades like OPI’s Glowing’ On Vacay or Dazzle Dry’s Epiphany to get this stunning shade.
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Butter yellow continues its reign as a staple shade . Sakakura loves it for summer because the soft yellow color is seasonal, but still a neutral that works for every occasion. She recommends a shade like OPI’s Sunny Bunny . We also love The Gel Bottle’s Queen Bee or Chanel’s Le Vernis in 129 Ovni for that pretty yellow pastel.
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Boyce loves a cobalt blue so much that she got a polish named after her: Orly’s It’s Brittney, Beach .“When I first suggested the color, they thought I was crazy,” she says. “But it ended up becoming one of their best-selling shades.” For summer, it’s a striking shade that’s just pure fun. Try something like Chillhouse’s Cobalt Klein or Aprés Nails Gel Couleur in Fanta Sea .
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