Style Beauty The Best Nail Polish Colors For Summer 2023 Take a summer vacation from your go-to shade. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 14, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Getty Images/Jena Ardell Out of all the seasons, summer offers the best opportunity to step outside your go-to beauty routine, whether it's through a pretty rose lipstick to replace your usual nude or a bright nail color to don with your open-toed sandals. There's no better time to tap into your bright side than when beach days and lake trips are on the horizon. From freshened-up takes on classic neutral to colorful pigmented shades just waiting to make a splash, these nail colors are ready to take on summer 2023 on both your fingers and toes. See the our favorite summer nail colors to serve as your next salon—or at-home manicure—inspiration below. OPI "Hue Is The Artist?" Ulta View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Ulta Trade in your classic Funny Bunny for a slightly more exciting neutral. This opaque shade has just the slightest tinge of lavender undertones. Price at time of publish: $12 Olive & June "Angelfish" Olive and June View On Oliveandjune.com Be as calm and bright as a cloudless summer day with this opaque, creamy, icy blue. Price at time of publish: $9 Essie Expressie "Strong At 1%" Target View On Amazon View On Ulta This quick-dry shade is the ultimate orange for summer fun to come. Price at time of publish: $10 Olive & June "MM" Olive and June View On Oliveandjune.com This toasted sand color is a summery neutral that updates your usual go-to. Price at time of publish: $9 OPI "15 Minutes of Flame" Essie View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Ulta It's hard to resist this fuchsia pink from OPI's Hollywood collection. It's got just a touch of pearlescent shimmer. Price at time of publish: $12 Essie "Peach Side Babe" Essie View On Amazon View On Ulta View On Riteaid.com Inspired by romantic soft hues, this Essie peachy pastel shade is an instant pick-me-up for your nails. Price at time of publish: $9 OPI Infinite Shine Nail Polish OPI View On Amazon View On Walmart This update on a legendary OPI shade is the ideal color if you like making a bright, colorful statement. Price at time of publish: $11 Olive & June "Strawberry Scone" Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com Olive & June's collection—inspired by afternoon tea—includes a barely-there sheer pink that's bound to become a favorite at-home mani staple. Price at time of publish: $9 Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish Sephora View On Nordstrom View On Sephora View On Bloomingdales This minty haint blue has us feeling ready for a breezy porch hang on the Southern coast. Price at time of publish: $33 Sally Hansen "Soak At Sunset" Ulta View On Amazon View On Walmart This metallic coral-orange is almost as awe-inducing as a beach sunset. Price at time of publish: $7 OPI "Baby, Take a Vow" Opi View On Amazon View On Walmart View On Ulta If you're a Ballet Slippers or Bubble Bath fan, this bright pastel pink puts a little extra oomph into the classic shade for summertime. Price at time of publish: $11 Essie Gel Couture "Rock the Runway" Target View On Amazon View On Target View On Ulta Get festive for the Fourth of July barbecue with a classic red. Price at time of publish: $13 Zoya Vegan Nail Lacquer View On Walmart View On Ulta View On Beautycarechoices.com A soft lavender should be in everyone's nail kit, and you won't find a more perfectly creamy, opaque version than this one. Price at time of publish: $12 OPI "You Had Me At Halo" OPI View On Amazon View On Target View On Ulta Choose something out-of-the-box with this pearlescent purple-blue nail polish. Price at time of publish: $12 Sally Hansen Insta Dri "White on Time" Amazon View On Walmart View On Ulta View On Target This quick-dry formula is perfect for when you need to give yourself a sandal-ready pedicure in a pinch. Price at time of publish: $6 Olive & June "GH" Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com Try out a new goes-with-anything baby pink with this flattering shade. Price at time of publish: $9 Essie Expressie "Air Dry" Ulta View On Ulta View On Target View On Riteaid.com This denim blue is a unique choice for summer. Price at time of publish: $10 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit