Nail Polish 2024 Colors For Spring

As winter gives way to spring and its warmth begins to emerge, nails have taken on lighter hues for spring/summer looks. Classic reds as well as innovative jelly nail styles will offer up looks perfect for all the fun activities of the coming summer!

Fair skin tones will benefit from sheer and translucent polishes that allow natural nail color to peek through subtly for an understated look. On medium or darker skin tones, rich red hues tend to look best.

Pastel Hues

Summer 2016 brings with it an array of pastel hues. According to celebrity manicurist Thuy Nguyen, butter yellow nails will grace our fingertips at the beach and pool while aquatic hues like blue and green make an eye-catching statement in an evening soiree or as an accent color on your toes.

Soft grey nail polish is an effective way to embrace trend while remaining chic and sophisticated. Nguyen suggests pairing the shade with shimmery polish for added shine on your manicure.

Springtime brings with it an abundance of cool-toned pastel colors, such as lilac which adds an accent of color to a neutral palette and mint green, which brings fresh aesthetic to nails. Teal and turquoise evoke ocean waters for added tranquility – they can even be worn alone without additional gold accessories!

Metallic Finishes

No matter your style preference – from maximalist to minimalist – these spring nail trends offer something for everyone. We enlisted several nail artists as sources for insight on this year’s hottest hues and finishes – there truly are options for every taste in every direction!

Are you looking to make an impressionful statement? Metallic polish has recently taken over social media thanks to one-and-done polishes offering eye-catching metallic finishes.

From silver to bronze, these polish shades can be worn alone or combined for a bolder effect. For something extra, try adding foil for intricate designs.

White

No matter your skill level or daily style, fresh white nails can instantly elevate any look. This year’s trends include both neutral shades and vibrant hues to complement your skin tone for an effortlessly polished and cohesive manicure.

Sheer and translucent polishes add subtle sophistication, furthering natural beauty with understated elegance. If you prefer minimalist aesthetics, choose a soft peach shade which provides just enough shine while complementing your skin’s delicate complexion.

For a bold statement, opt for on-trend poppy red that exudes confidence and sophistication, or island girl flair by opting for acidic hues that reflect your golden complexion.

Yellow

When going for a minimal look, try yellow nails. Ling Lin suggests going for lemony sorbet shades as an antidote to winter blues; these hues pair beautifully with white or nude nail art pieces like celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi did at Staud spring/summer 2024 show and pair especially well when worn with matte polish to avoid chipping.

Lin recommends forest green manicures as another hot trend this summer; she describes them as natural neutrals that combine “balletcore” and “quiet luxury,” making them suitable for any aesthetic.

If you want to go all-out with your polish choice, Diogo suggests experimenting with chrome hues. He points out that this trend was popularized on catwalks recently, with over 1.6 billion views on TikTok alone! For an added dose of extra drama he suggests trying Bio Sculpture shades like either of these options from Bio Sculpture.

Lavender

Lavender nails are both soothing and trendy this season, making it the perfect shade to suit any special event or celebration. “Lavender is a timeless hue with modern metallic sheen that creates the best of both worlds,” according to Aja Walton, celebrity manicurist for essie.

Rather than choosing chrome powder nail polishes, why not experiment with a jelly finish for an iridescent glow instead? As seen at Marc Jacobs FW2024 runway shows, this growing trend allows your natural nails to show through, creating an exquisite and polished finish.

Nail Polish 2024’s trendiest styles offer something for every personality and taste imaginable, from understated elegance of Nude to the freshness of Pistachio Green and Purple to Poppy’s Red’s fiery vibrance – each color offers its own distinct story this season.