Popular Nail Polish Colors for Every Month in 2019

By Mary Shannon Wells

With the start of a new year comes the inevitable desire to freshen things up, whether it be your organization skills, your refrigerator’s contents, or your beauty routine. With these 12 gorgeous nail polish shades, you can go into each month of 2019 wearing cool, trendy nail colors. Consider this list of popular nail colors your excuse to make a trip to the nail salon and treat yourself every month of 2019. From deep and moody jewel tones to new takes on classic nudes, these trending nail colors will keep you in style all year long. 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. A new nail polish color is exactly what your beauty routine could use in the new year. These popular nail polish colors will make every manicure of 2019 a stylish one.

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Popular Nail Polish Colors for Every Month in 2019

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January: Essie Bobbing for Baubles

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

A deep sapphire is the perfect edgy shade to get you through the dead of winter. Every cup of hot cocoa you hold deserves a manicure this fabulous holding it.

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February: Smith & Cult Doe My Dear

Neiman Marcus

Buy It: $18; neimanmarcus.com

This gorgeous shade is an example of the new nude—a gray taupe that takes on a slightly different (but always gorgeous) hue with each skin tone that will look sleek with every transitional outfit February brings.

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March: Deborah Lippmann Love At First Sight

Neiman Marcus

Buy It: $20; neimanmarcus.com

Welcome spring’s arrival with a pretty manicure in a delicate pink. Apply one coat for barely-there freshness or multiple coats for your new favorite blush pink to wear all season. The price is worth it for this formula that lasts as long as a gel manicure. 

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April: Smith & Cult Forever Fades Fast

Bloomingdale's

Buy It: $18; bloomingdales.com

Rainy April days don’t stand a chance against this peachy hue that’s a perfect pair with the springy Easter dress you’ll undoubtedly pick out. 

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May: Essie Cute As A Button

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

Welcome summer temps with a pink that’s just as hot! This punchy pink leans coral, which is perfect for a start-of-summer beach trip.

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June: OPI Tiramisu For Two

Walmart

Buy It: $8.99; walmart.com

If you need an update on OPI's classic Bubble Bath or Essie's Ballet Slippers, Tiramisu For Two is 2019’s trendy answer. In the height of wedding season, a creamy neutral like this will go with every outfit. 

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July: Essie Blanc

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

This color has been around since Essie started, so you know it’s a keeper. If you’ve never tried a bold white nail, there’s no better time than when it will pop against a summer tan and bright wardrobe.   

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August: Yves Saint Laurent Coral Colisee

Nordstrom

Buy It: $28; nordstrom.com

If you reach for vibrant coral classics like OPI's Cajun Shrimp in the summertime, let us introduce you to your new favorite shade. The price is worth the incredible shine that comes with just one swipe of this coral-red statement polish.  

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September: Essie Merino Cool

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

Transitional weather means transitional beauty looks, and this mauve is the best way to dive into fall. Chic and effortless, this purple-grey will flatter any skin tone and fall outfit.

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October: Deborah Lippmann Wild Thing

Bloomingdale's

Buy It: $20; bloomingdales.com

A dark peacock green is the color you didn’t know your fall manicure needed. This luxurious color will instantly add an avant-garde touch to every look.

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November: Chanel Prune Dramatique

Nordstrom

Buy It: $28; nordstrom.com

Bring a little extra drama to the Thanksgiving table with this stunning deep purple. Chanel’s formula is praised for its shine and long-wear ability, so you can rock this eggplant hue into December. 

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December: Marc Jacobs Gatsby

Neiman Marcus

Buy It: $18; neimanmarcus.com

Switch up your classic Christmas red this year with a glamorous but edgy shimmer polish. This shade is the ideal grown-up way to do shimmery polish, and it won’t clash with any outfit.

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