Spring fashion is often a low-key take on warmer weather. On the other hand, what about spring nail colors? Pros say it’s all about having fun. Of course, there are soft pastel shades like blue, butter, and pistachio, but don’t rule out colors like chrome, citrus, and more.
Here are the best spring nail colors that pros are raving about. This is a guide you’ll want to bookmark for future use.
- The most popular nail colors for spring are all about pastel tones, rich earth tones, and pearly sheen.
- Shades of cloudy white, foggy blue and soft rose are everywhere.
cloudy air
Celebrity manicurist Ami Streets predicts we’ll be wearing “soft, lightweight, cloud-like white” nails to emulate this year’s Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer. Celebrity manicurist Eri Ishizu agrees, adding that your next manicure go-to is pure white. Try OPI’s Funny Bunny Milk Base or Essie’s Marshmallows.
rich earth tones
Earth tones are great for neutral colors. “[They]“Elegant tones feel very sophisticated and chic,” says Streets. Consider chocolate brown, like this one from Manicurist, or an oyster gray with pearlescent undertones, she says. Ishizu agrees, adding sage green and olive as other big hues to look out for.


