Ten Pretty Pastel Nail Polishes to Try Now
Need a post-spring break pick-me-up? Nothing gets the job done quite like a cheery new nail color. These super-pale pinks, purples, greens, yellows, and blues are a breath of fresh air. Choose one to try for your next mani/pedi!
Runway image: Jason Lloyd-Evans1/11Lighten up your fingers and toes with a rainbow of creamy hues.
Photo: courtesy of L'Oréal Paris2/11This polish is anything but sheer. Two coats of this highly pigmented pink will give you a strong pastel manicure.
L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail Polish in The Palace Lift, $6. Available at drugstores nationwide. Lorealparisusa.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nicole by OPI3/11The purple hue in Selena Gomez’s Nicole by OPI collection is subtle enough to go with most everything in your spring wardrobe.
**Nicole by OPI ** Nail Polish in Love Song, $8. Ulta.com.
Photo: courtesy of Essie4/11If blue nail polish normally has you heading for the hills, do an about-face for this color. This light azure hue works with just about any skin tone.
Essie Nail Polish in Avenue Maintain, $8. Essie.com.
Photo: courtesy of Priti5/11This mellow yellow was inspired by sherbet, making it an extra sweet treat for spring or summer.
Priti Nail Polish in Mermaid Rose, $14. Pritinyc.com.
Photo: courtesy of Estée Lauder6/11The sixties-era show Mad Men inspired this baby pink with a hint of shimmer. It’s perfect for those that love a little sparkle.
Estée Lauder Mad Men Nail Lacquer in Pink Paisley, $24. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of Deborah Lippmann7/11Leave it to Deborah Lippmann to work in a little glitter with her new range of pastels. The flecks are large in size, but spread out in the lacquer, so it doesn’t overpower the pale color.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Rockin’ Robin, $19. Available at drugstores nationwide. Lippmanncollection.com.
Photo: courtesy of Ciaté8/11Ciaté’s polishes give you a great color payoff, so you can layer on one coat or two depending on how deep you want your lilac polish to look.
Ciaté Nail Polish in Spinning Tea Cup, $15. Available this April. Ciate.com.
Photo: courtesy of Butter London9/11If you’re into natural products, Butter London’s lacquers are 3-free, meaning they’re formulated without formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP.
Butter London Nail Lacquer in Fiver, $15. Available at drugstores nationwide. Sephora.com.
Photo: courtesy of NCLA10/11LA-based brand NCLA’s spring line of pastels are virtually chip-proof, staying on until you decide it’s time for a color change.
NCLA Nail Lacquer in Don’t Call Me Peachy, $16. Shopncla.com.
Photo: courtesy of Nails Inc. London11/11Smiley face yellow is hard to pull off, but wearing this ultra-light and creamy version of the bold color is easy as (lemon meringue) pie.
Nails Inc. London Nail Polish in Belsize Park, $10. Sephora.com.
