Best Nail Polish Shades for Spring 2024

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Spring is here! With a new season comes a lighter color scheme, and switching up nail color is an easy way to change your aesthetic for the new season.

Whether you’re the type to change your nails as often as your outfits, a casual collector who can’t turn down a sweet deal on nail polish, or anyone searching for shade inspiration, we’ve put together a list of nail polishes that are perfect for spring and summer.

Below, find a roundup of pastels, neutrals and a few bolder colors to help your nails transition from one season to the next.

When it comes to pastels, you can’t go wrong with lilac. This quick-dry nail polish from Essie’s Expressie collection blends lilac polish with blue undertones and a cream finish. The full collection features 10 different colors including orange, yellow, burgundy, blue, pink and green.

Feeling blue? Lighter blues are said to evoke feelings of tranquility. This gorgeous, ocean-blue shade of long-wear, chip-resistant, fast drying, high-gloss nail enamel will turn heads. And according to hundreds of customer reviews, you’ll love the shade.

Go green for spring!  Tyler, the Creator’s Gold le FLEUR* nail polishes is available in blonde, pink and black, but we’re partial to the shade “Jade” for spring.

Pastel pink polish good to have in your collection, and not just for spring. Essie’s nail polish in dozens of colors, including multiple shades of pink.

Keep is neutral for spring. Similar to pastel pink, neutral shades can be worn all year long.

Crushin’ on coral? If you want to get a little bold with your color choice, coral is a fun and flirty shade for spring and summer.

Don’t knock a classic. Sally Hansen’s Xtreme Wear polish is an affordable, long-wear nail paint with a decent shade range. And the bright yellow will help you bring a little sunshine to your fingertips this spring.

Turquoise brings the good vibes. Whether you’re prepping for spring or summer, this stunning colors will Tk.

Some people like to tone it down for spring but there’s no need to wait until summer to dip into the brighter side of the color wheel. This OPI nail lacquer is a top seller in the shade Strawberry Margarita, and 16% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.