It’s official: we’re obsessing over nail polishes as much as platforms, pinafore dresses and anything else wardrobe-worthy this spring.
Thanks in most part to Chanel, the colour we wear on our nails is as important as the lipstick we’re sporting and the hairstyle we’re rocking – and we, for one, can’t help but cast our eyes over the palette everyone’s painting on theirs.
Since it’s the easiest way to update your look or wear a print without spending a fortune or offending your friends, we’ve compiled a list of the coolest nail colours you need to keep on your toes this spring.
From cool corals and punchy peaches to powder-soft blues and wow-worthy yellows, see our pick of the prettiest polishes around and get ready to lacquer up loud…
Yellows
It may seem risque, but thanks to Chanel, yellow is the coolest colour to be drenching your digits. Surprisingly wearable, pick something warm like the luxury label’s Mimosa, which packs a punch but has a creamy canary accent.
From L-R:Chanel Mimosa, £17.20, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Barry M nail paint in Ice Cream Yellow, £2.99, available at Boots. BUY NOW!; Topshop Nails in Bees Knees, £5, available at Topshop. BUY NOW!; POP Glam nail polish, £6.50, available at ASOS. BUY NOW!; 17 Candy Collection polish in Sherbert Lemon, £2.99, available at Boots. BUY NOW!
Corals
Whether it’s a piercing pillar-box red, a tangy tomato or a pretty peach, corals are the cute-cool colours that crop up every summer, not least because they look great with a tan.
From L-R: Dior Vernis Summer Duo, £23, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!; Deborah Lippmann supermodel nail lacquer, £14, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!; Nails Inc. Draycott Place nail polish, £11 £9.90, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Butter London Jaffa nail polish, £12 £10.80, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Rococo O.T.T nail polish, £12, available at Space NK. BUY NOW!
Pinks
Not a far stretch from their coral friends, pinks are climbing fashion’s ranks this season as one of the hottest nail colours. Go for creamy pastels if you’re unsure, or, if you really want to make a splash, pick popping neons – it’s on every editors’ toes right now.
From L-R:Estee Lauder Pure Colour nail laquer in Sweet Pea, £14, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!; Butter London Snog nail polish, £12 £10.80, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Nars nail polish in Dovima, £13.50, available at Selfridges. BUY NOW!; Illamasqua nail varnish in Brigitte, £13.50 £12.15, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Natio nail colour in Fizz, £6, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!
Purples
The perfect purple this season? Lilac – it’s a dramatic colour pop that’s decadent and delicate in equal measures. Go for punching purples or pale pastels for a feminine spring touch.
Butter London nail polish in Marrow, £10.80, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Rococo nail polish in Purple Haze, £12, available at Space NK. BUY NOW!; Illamasqua Body Electrics nail polish in Violet Jo’Mina, £12.15, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Topshop Nails in Vegas Madness, £5, available at Topshop. BUY NOW!; Deborah Lippmann Constant Craving nail lacquer, £14, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!
Blues
Blues don’t have to be frosty – in fact, they’re quite the cute colour for spring festivities. Less bright than last season’s candy blues, this summer is all about powdery, corn flower shades for a feminine touch with an off-the-cuff cool.
From L-R: Nails Inc. St John’s Wood nail polish, £9.90, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Topshop Nails in Airplane, £5, available at Topshop. BUY NOW!; Rococo nail polish in Eccentric, £12, available at Space NK. BUY NOW!; Deborah Lippmann I Know What Boys Like nail polish, £14, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!; Butter London Muggins nail polish, £10.80, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!
Metallics
If you are looking for a touch of frost, metallic polishes will give you a striking sparkle finish. The perfect partners to this season’s brights, try an iridescent silver, a glam gold or a gunmetal shade for effortless edge.
From L-R: Chanel Le Vernis in Paradoxal, £17.20, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Rococo nail polish in Vayder, £12, available at Space NK. BUY NOW!; Nails in Cambridge Terrace nail polish, £9.90, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Butter London The Full Monty nail polish, £10.80, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!; Topshop Nails in White Witch, £5, available at Topshop. BUY NOW!
Neutrals
Want something soft? Neutrals are your go-to shades for spring. From off-whites to second-skin nudes and pale dove greys, they’re the versatile, go-with-everything nail polishes to paint on this season.
From L-R: Rococo nail polish in Utility, £12, available at Space NK. BUY NOW!; Topshop Nails in Cyclone, £5, available at Topshop. BUY NOW!; Dior Vernis Camel, £17.50, available at Selfridges. BUY NOW!; Deborah Lippmann Fashion nail lacquer, £14, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!; Nails Inc. Colville Mews nail polish, £9.90, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!
