Prettiest Spring Polishes You Need Now

By Southern Living Editors

Ah, spring. Time for outdoor markets reopening, penciling in getaways to warmer weather, and an overall boost in mood due in great part to the recent time change. While we’re taking part in our annual spring closet cleanout, our minds can’t help but wander to imagining the perfect polish to complement sandy shores and our recent sandal splurge—thank you, tax refund. Before facing the nail salon and the subsequent feeling of anxiety in choosing a polish from an overwhelming array (let us take our time, please and thank you!), we’re curating a list of fresh spring nail polish colors that are sure to leave you feeling fresh, fabulous, and well-prepared for your next salon visit. (Or, perhaps inspired to take on your own at-home gel polish excursion!) Plus, we dare you to ask your nail specialist if they’re stocked in OPI’s ‘Got Myself Into a Jam-Balaya’ without a smile on your face. Vibrant shades of coral and periwinkle are just begging to be shown off at your next porch party, while pretty pigments of pale rose and lavender are certain to inspire your Easter Sunday attire from head to toe. Long story short? You need these perfect spring polishes in your life.

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OPI Got Myself Into a Jam-Balaya

OPI

Buy It: $10.50; ulta.com

Welcome spring’s arrival with a peachy pink that’s as cheerful as you.

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OPI You’re Such a Budapest

OPI

Buy It: $10.50; amazon.com

This periwinkle-purple makes a fun, youthful statement for spring.

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Essie Press Pause

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

This light gray has a slight blue tint, which is perfect for spring. If you don’t want to go all-out pastel, this is a cool option.

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Essie Lilacism

Ulta.com

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

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.  

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OPI Tickle My Francey

OPI

Buy It: $10.50; ulta.com

This rosy nude will go with every spring outfit in your closet.

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Morgan Taylor Young, Wild & Freesia

Ulta

Buy It: $9.50; ulta.com

This soft peach is a creamy, not-too-bright hue perfect for spring.

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Smith & Cult Peaceful Paranoia

Nordstrom

Buy It: $18; nordstrom.com

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.

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Deborah Lippmann Baby Love

Nordstrom

Buy It: $20; nordstrom.com

First of all, you’re going to be obsessed with this gel-like polish’s formula, and second, if you need a new go-to baby pink, you’ll love this shade.

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OPI Kanpai OPI!

Ulta

Buy It: $10.50; ulta.com

This smooth periwinkle is reminiscent of those blue-tinged hydrangeas we love so much.

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Chanel Camelia

Nordstrom

Buy It: $28; nordstrom.com

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.

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OPI Gelato On My Mind

Ulta

Buy It: $10.50; ulta.com

This icy blue is a fun spring color that strays away from pinks and purples.

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Deborah Lippmann Whatever Lola Wants

Nordstrom

Buy It: $20; nordstrom.com

If you like a hint of shimmer, this shiny lavender-pink polish is perfect for spring. This buildable formula would be great to add over cream-finish polish, too.

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Essie Lady Like

Ulta

Buy It: $9; ulta.com

This effortlessly cool polish is somewhere between a mauve and a dusty rose, and we are here for it.

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Smith & Cult Bitter Buddhist

Nordstrom

Buy It: $18; nordstrom.com

This pale green is a laidback way to wear spring’s pastels.

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