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Take a summer vacation from your go-to shade.

There’s no better time to tap into your bright side than whenbeach daysandlake tripsare on the horizon.

Summer Nail Colors

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See the our favoritesummer nail colorsto serve as your next salonor at-home manicureinspiration below.

OPI Hue Is The Artist?

Trade in your classic Funny Bunny for a slightly more exciting neutral.

OPI Hue Is The Artist

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This opaque shade has just the slightest tinge of lavender undertones.

Olive & June MM

This toasted sand color is a summery neutral that updates your usual go-to.

Sally Hansen Soak At Sunset

This metallic coral-orange is almost as awe-inducing as a beach sunset.

Essie First Kiss Bliss

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Olive & June Mermaid Hair

Choose something out-of-the-box with this sheer pearlescent nail polish.

It’s got just a touch of pearlescent shimmer.

Olive & June GH

Try out a new goes-with-anything baby pink with this flattering shade.

Olive and June MM

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Essie Expressie Air Dry

This denim blue is a unique choice for summer.

Essie Blushin' and Crushin'

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OPI Nail Lacquer in Cajun Shrimp

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Olive & June Strawberry Scone

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Essie Peach Side Babe

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Easter Nail Colors

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Gucci Vernis à Ongles Nail Polish

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Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail Polish in Soak At Sunset

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OPI Nail Lacquer in Let’s Be Friends

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Essie Rock the Runway

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Essie Lilacism

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Olive & June Mermaid Hair

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Essie Expressie Strong at One Percent

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Sally Hansen Insta Dri Nail Color in White on Time

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Summer Nail Colors

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GH by Olive & June

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Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Air Dry

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