Style Nails The Prettiest Nail Polish Colors for Spring 2021 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 January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. OPI Ah, spring—the perfect time to start daydreaming of warm-weather getaways and lining up all the happier, brighter nail colors to boost your post-winter mood. From charmingly subtle pastels to lively summer-inspired hues, spring nail colors run the gamut in a super fun way. These vibrant new shades from collections old and new are here to get you inspired. (We dare you to ask for OPI's My Chihuahua Doesn't Bite Anymore without a smile on your face.) Whether you're heading to the nail salon or mastering the at-home manicure, these are the 17 prettiest spring nail colors to choose this season. Our Top Picks OPI 'Mexico City Move-mint' at Amazon Jump to Review Essie 'Can Dew Attitude' at Amazon Jump to Review OPI 'My Chihuahua Doesn't Bite Anymore' at Amazon Jump to Review Smith & Cult 'Pillow Pie' at Amazon Jump to Review Essie 'Lilacism' at Amazon Jump to Review Sally Hansen 'Eternally Grapefruit' at Target Jump to Review Paintbox 'Like Mystery' at Paint-box.com Jump to Review OPI 'Destined To Be a Legend' at Amazon Jump to Review Olive & June Olive & June HIBISCUS at Oliveandjune.com Jump to Review Essie 'Heart of Gold' at Target Jump to Review OPI 'Mexico City Move-mint' OPI View On Amazon Part of OPI's previous Mexico City spring collection, this subtle minty blue lacquer is dreamily opaque and oh-so flattering—like a spring-forward take on a summer white nail. Essie 'Can Dew Attitude' Essie View On Amazon From last year's Essie spring collection, this muted green polish feels crisper than an early spring day. As far as color, it leans more toward celadon than mint. OPI 'My Chihuahua Doesn't Bite Anymore' OPI View On Amazon Before you ask, yes. This does happen to be the updated sister version of OPI's beloved My Chihuahua Bites! coral red. Slightly brighter and more zingy, it's the perfect pick for spring. Smith & Cult 'Pillow Pie' Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Pillow Pie View On Amazon Everyone needs a great powdery pink on the lineup—for all of those springtime festivities, of course. Essie 'Lilacism' Essie 'Lilacism' Ulta.com View On Amazon Lavender has been one of the most popular nail polish colors for a while now, and spring is the perfect time to give it a try. Sally Hansen 'Eternally Grapefruit' Sally Hansen View On Target Nothing says spring like a manicure cast in a shimmery, citrusy grapefruit pink. This drugstore lacquer is a breath of fresh air. Paintbox 'Like Mystery' Paintbox View On Paint-box.com If you're still waiting to jump onto the bright color express, this sandy, putty nude is the more interesting neutral polish your fingers deserve. OPI 'Destined To Be a Legend' OPI View On Amazon When everyone's going baby pink, head to the other side of the tonal spectrum with a calming dusty blue that doesn't feel boring. Olive & June Olive & June HIBISCUS Olive & June View On Oliveandjune.com This new take on classic hot pink is bound to get you excited for spring, even if there is still a little chill in the air. Essie 'Heart of Gold' Essie View On Target Metallics never go out of style, and this trendy beige from Essie's special Valentine's Day collection feels fresh and new. OPI 'Suzi Calls the Paparazzi' OPI View On Amazon A modern baby pink to rule them all? That's what you get with this favorite from OPI's spring 2021 collection. Olive & June 'Lava' View On Oliveandjune.com Make an entrance into the warmer months with a super creamy, fiery orange-red from Olive & June's spring 2021 collection. Smith & Cult Nail Polish, Metallics Amazon View On Amazon This silky shade is a muted mauve with a magenta sheen. If you're not one for bright pinks, this shade might be your new go-to. Essie 'Make a Splash' Essie View On Amazon Cinderella called, and she's wondering how Essie got her signature gown's color swatch. This shimmery baby blue shade is bippity-boppity beautiful. Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Camelia Nordstrom View On Amazon View On Nordstrom It wouldn't be a spring polish list without at least one bright pink. This raspberry-tinted shade matches the gorgeous flowers that bloom in the spring. Sally Hansen 'Coconut Milk' Sally Hansen View On Walmart Say hello to your new favorite springtime nude. This creamy white color is softer and more transitional than a grayish winter white or a stark summer white. OPI 'You're Such a Budapest' OPI View On Amazon This periwinkle-purple is an undeniable mood-setter for spring. Be prepared for a burst of seasonal cheer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit