It doesn't matter if you use self-tanner [1], lay out in the heat (with SPF, of course), or have been a naturally bronzed goddess since birth — nothing conveys the message of "my Summer ruled" like glowy, sun-kissed skin. If you haven't achieved tan nirvana yet [2], don't worry — we have plenty of tips and tricks [3] for you to try. Why not accentuate your radiant complexion with a new nail polish? We're sure you've noticed that a white manicure or pedicure can make your tan really pop, but that basic hue isn't the only one that'll give your bronze a boost. Any shade lighter than your skin will make your complexion look bold by comparison, but neons (especially red- or orange-based hues), coral colors, and golds will pick up and enhance the warm tones in your skin. We've rounded up the best glow-getting lacquers for you to finish out the season in style.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Boom Boom Pow ($20)
Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in Boom Boom Pow [4] ($20)
Orly Nail Polish in Glowstick ($8)
ORLY Nail Polish in Glowstick [5]($8)
China Glaze Nail Polish in Flip Flop Fantasy ($8)
China Glaze Nail Polish in Flip Flop Fantasy [6] ($8)
Essie Nail Polish in Fiji ($9)
Essie Nail Polish in Fiji [7]($9)
Nars Nail Polish in Orgasm ($20)
Nars Nail Polish in Orgasm [8]($20)
Essie Nail Polish in Turquoise and Caicos ($9)
Essie Nail Polish in Turquoise and Caicos [9]($9)
Jin Soon Nail Polish in Kookie White ($18)
Jin Soon Nail Polish in Kookie White [10] ($18)
OPI Nail Polish in On Collins Ave ($10)
OPI Nail Polish in On Collins Ave [11] ($10)
Color Club Nail Polish in Kapow! ($9)
Color Club Nail Polish in Kapow! [12] ($9)
Orly Nail Polish in La Vida Loca ($8)
Orly Nail Polish in La Vida Loca [13] ($8)