Popular Nail Polish Colors for Every Month in 2020

By Southern Living Editors
December 06, 2018
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With the start of a new year comes the inevitable desire to freshen things up, whether it be your closet, workout class, or beauty routine. Go into each month of 2020 wearing a fresh and trendy manicure with one of these 12 popular nail colors.Consider this list of trending 2020 nail colors as a mood board to match every month, from vampy jewel tones in the winter to new takes on classic nude for spring to bright citrusy hues for summertime. It's your excuse to make a trip to the nail salon and treat yourself every month (is this heaven?).A new year means it’s time for some changes, and these are the best nail colors if you’re considering switching up your usual go-tos. Here are 12 popular nail polish colors to make every manicure of 2020 a fabulous one.
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January: Caviar Bar by Essie

Essie

Start 2020 off on a moody note with this classic creamy navy. You’ve been going hard on the bright holiday red and New Year’s sparkle; this is just the wintry antidote.

BUY IT: $11.50; amazon.com

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February: Pirate by Chanel

Chanel

Chanel knows how to master a magnetic red, and this shade is robust and rich without being too bright to wear during the tail end of winter. Plus, Valentine’s Day calls for a romantic hue, no?

BUY IT: $28; chanel.com

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March: All Hail the Queen by Butter London

Butter London

We’re about finished with the vampy colors by the time March is in full swing. Nurse your growing winter blues with a slightly shimmery, toasted nude. It will start warming up those digits for spring.

BUY IT: $15; amazon.com

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April: The Anti-Decision Maker by Nails Inc.

Sally Hansen

April is when we are officially *so* over all things cold and wintry, and this periwinkle blue is the cutest way to coax the beginnings of a warm Southern spring to come just a little earlier. Fun fact: This nail color line is labeled according to personality type.

BUY IT: $11; sephora.com

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May: Kiss My Peach Duo by Nails Inc.

Essie

Keep things peachy in May with this adorable duo. Paint all of your nails one of the two colors—we’re thinking baby peach!—and accentuate with a statement nail in tangerine orange.

BUY IT: $15; sephora.com

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June: GH by Olive & June

Olive & June

Because you’ll need a trusty color that will work for all of those June weddings...

We love this baby pink because it goes on perfectly opaque and creamy—no streaks or see-through spots allowed! Plus, it’ll bring out your early summer tan.

BUY IT: $8; oliveandjune.com

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July: Lola by Marc Jacobs Beauty

Marc Jacobs Beauty

Give your manicure a patriotic makeover that also matches that scorching summer heat. Zany and bright, this tomato red will see you through the dog days of July.

BUY IT: $18; sephora.com

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August: Hold 'Em by Revlon

Revlon

It might still be hot outside, but we’re starting to itch for fall come August. Play both sides with a dusty purple that isn’t too summery nor autumnal.

BUY IT: $7.99; amazon.com

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September: Things I’ve Seen in Aber-green by OPI

OPI

As far as we’re concerned, September means all things fall—and that starts with a moody mani. This dark forest green from OPI’s Scotland Collection has fan-fave written all over it.

BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com

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October: A Little Underground by Smith & Cult

Smith & Cult

Something wicked this way comes…

Cap off spooky season with this metallic plum color. It’s just the vibrant refresh to try if you’re fatigued on Lincoln Park After Dark.

BUY IT: $18; amazon.com

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November: Rocky Rose by Essie

Essie

We’re all about an autumnal burnt orange, and this color is wonderfully warm and spiced. It’ll look just charming in your pumpkin patch picture.

BUY IT: $9; ulta.com

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December: A Little Guilt Under The Kilt by OPI

OPI

Another standout from OPI’s Scotland Collection, this metallic Christmas red is basically like wearing a sparkling ruby on every finger. It’s the most festive for the holiday season.

BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com

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