10 Hottest Nail Polish Shades To Wear This Summer

While it’s fun to go all out and get super creative with your nail art designs, sometimes we just don’t have the time or the patience to do so. In these moments, the classic one-colour nail is our best friend!! I spend a lot of time scrolling through Instagram to get nail inspo and this makes it really easy to spot new trends when they pop up. Here are some of the summer nail polish shades that I’ve been seeing everywhere …

1. Lilac

The pastel trend will 100% be continuing into summer, so don’t pack away your spring polishes just yet! Lilac and lavender shades are set to be particularly big – I’d definitely make sure to keep them on your radar. For the prettiest purple colour, give Essie’s Lilacism a try.

2. Mint green

Green has no doubt ruled the fashion scene in 2021. So, why not go for a sage or mint shade to stay on trend and slay your summer look? Nailberry’s Minty Fresh Nail Lacquer is the perfect pale pastel green to add to your collection.

3. Hot pink

Pretty much anything goes when it comes to summer nail polish shades. This is your chance to experiment with bright and bold colours, so hot pink should definitely be on your to-try list. Dior’s Bonheur is an amazing barbie pink colour.

4. Baby blue

Baby blue is a summer classic. I mean, what better way to manifest clear skies than to paint it on your nails? OPI’s It’s A Boy is the dreamiest pale blue shade to decorate your digits with.

5. Coral

When you’re deciding on summer nail polish shades, orange might not be the first colour that comes to mind. But corals and peaches are the perfect tones for sunny weather. I’ll be wearing Essie’s Tart Deco on my nails all season.

6. Lemon yellow

Yellow is basically the emblem of summer. Really capture those sunny vibes by painting your nails a cute lemon shade. Sundays’ L.04 is that must-have pastel polish everyone needs.

7. Bright White

You can’t go wrong with a plain white nail polish. This is ultimate shade for matching with all of your summer outfits, it pretty much compliments anything! Pick Barry M’s Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Cotton to get that super glossy gel-like look.

8. Electric blue

If pastels aren’t really your thing, how about trying something a bit deeper. Electric blue nail polishes still capture those summer vibes perfectly, they just have a bit more punch than the baby blues. Try Nailberry’s Maliblue to hop on this trend.

9. Emerald green

Emerald green is one of the most versatile nail polish shades – it practically works for all seasons. Make it your summer go-to this year by choosing a sun-reflecting, ultra glossy varnish. Nails Inc’s Woke Dreams is my current fave.

10. Sheer pink

For something a little more understated, go for a clean, neutral pink shade. This looks super cute on both short and long nails, and is the perfect colour to wear to work. Essie’s Fairy Tailor is my #1 sheer pink recommendation!

Which of these summer nail polish shades is your favourite?

And, for more exciting ways to decorate your nails, check out the 2021 summer nail designs you need to try this season.