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Summer Shades: Nail Polish Trends

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

With the warm weather making an early debut in DC, prepping our winter chapped hands and feet is a must.  From nudes to neon, hot temperatures make for endless options when at the salon. For a spectacular summer debut the polish options are endless, so lacquer your fingers and toes with the hottest nail polish trends for summer.

Milky Manicute

Creams, off white, white and pale pinks are in for summer.  The best part? If you nick your nails you can’t tell.  No mixing and matching outfits to nail colors, these shades go with everything!

1.  OPIDon’t Burst My Bubble

2.  ChanelPearl Drop

3.  EssiePrima Ballerina

Nail Effects

From foil glitter to matte topcoat, people are going crazy for intricately designed nails. Glitz and glam for your hands. Although it may take a little longer to apply, it is well worth the wait. 

1.  CiateVery Colorfoil Manicure

2.  Deborah LippmanThe Matter- Maker Top Coat

3.  Nails IncBrighton Feathers

Sherbert Shellac 

Wear your nails and eat them too! Just kidding, but they will look good enough to eat.  Creamsicle, yummy yellows and delicious pinks are right on trend for the spring and summer seasons.

1.  ButterCheeky Chops

2.  EssieBrazilliant

3.  Sally HansenCoral Reef

Blue Hues

When you think of summer, swimming, the beach and relaxing with friends come to mind.  No surprise that for summer shades of the sea-aqua, turquoise and royal blue are all the rage.  

1.  DiorNirvana

2.  OrlySkinny Dip

3.  JulepEloise

Which nail trend will you try?  Let us know, tweet us @HerCampusAU or write on our Facebook wall