Even if April weather [1] is gloomy and rainy, we're mentally escaping to clear-skied climes with bright lipsticks [2] and beach waves [3]. This Spring, we're transitioning our manicure arsenal, too, thanks to fun new nail polish [4] shades. Even if you're slogging through puddles, a quick manicure with one of these lacquers will put a spring in your step (sorry, had to). Read on to see this season's hot colors — organized in rainbow order, of course.
Satin Eggshell
Essie Cashmere Matte Polish in Wrap Me Up [5] ($9)
Flower Petal
Nails Inc. Blossom Foil Effect in Covent Garden Mews [6] ($15)
Cool Mauve
Ciaté Mini Nail Pot in Iced Frappe [7] ($8)
Vibrant Orchid
Orly Color Amp'd in Celebrity Gossip [8] ($10)
Fresh Bubblegum
L'Oréal Paris Nail Color in Hint of Lavender ($6, available in drugstores nationwide)
Pearlescent Purple
CoverGirl Outlast Nail Gloss in Fuchsia Flame [9] ($6)
Multichrome Mauve
Caption Polish in Take a Chance [10] ($9)
Dusty Lavender
CND Vinylux Weekly Polish in Thistle Thicket [11] ($11)
Shocking Violet
Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer in Anime-Zing Color [12] ($9, available in May)
Punctuated Purple
KB Shimmer Polish in Meow or Never [13] ($9)
Hazy Lilac
Formula X Sea Glass Polish in Whirlpool [14] ($13)
Sea Spray
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Dashboard Dreamer [15] ($8)
Warm Turquoise
Smith and Cult Polish in Beat Street [16] ($18)
Pastel Turquoise
Flower Beauty Nail Polish in Thistle or That? [17] ($5)
Icy Mint
Chanel Le Vernis in Paradisio [18] ($27)
Fiery Lime
Pop Beauty Nail Glam in Radioactive [19] ($10)
Green Meadow
Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Grass [20] ($25)
Khaki Chrome
LVX Nail Polish in Camo [21] ($16)
Dove Gray
Nonie Creme Colour Prevails Frenemy Nail Lacquer and Precision Painter [22] ($8)
Electric Chartreuse
Jin Soon x Tila March Polish in Charme [23] ($18)
Yellow Chick
Zoya Polish in Daisy [24] ($9)
Gold Leaf
Whet Refined Nail Lacquer in Opulent [25] ($15)
Peach Fizz
Red Carpet Manicure Nail Lacquer in Staycation [26] ($8)
Sun-Kissed Peach
OPI Nail Lacquer in Is Mai Tai Crooked? [27] ($10)
Creamy Citrus
Sally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Color in Orange Zest [28] ($5)
Ripe Tomato
Londontown Lakur in Picadilly Square [29] ($16)
Juicy Raspberry
Gabriel Nail Polish in Daiquiri [30] ($9)
Pink Ribbon
Butter London Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer in Sweets [31] ($18)