To be perfectly honest, a shift in season doesn't change much about our wardrobe. Sure, we shed a few layers, but we still reach for items in the most prominent color in our closet: black [1]. Our beauty routine, however, is an entirely different story. We're removing the dark, moody lacquers of Winter and slicking on punchy brights [2] and sweet pastels instead.
For Spring 2016's nail trends, you'll see shades of rose quartz and baby blue, this year's Pantone colors [3], as well as unexpected iridescent tints, like sparkling opal and ever-popular rose gold. Read on to discover the hottest new nail shades you need to try.
Juicy Grapefruit
Dior Addict Vernis Gel Shine & Longwear Nail Lacquer in Ultradior [4] ($27)
Pearl Gray
NCLA Polish in Tutus and Traffic Violations [5] ($16)
Marshmallow Pink
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in My Peeps [6] ($18)
Chalk White
Burberry Beauty Spring/Summer 2016 Runway Nail Polish in Optic White [7] ($22)
Peach Sorbet
Essie Nail Polish in High Class Affair [8] ($9)
Periwinkle Blue
Formula X Nail Polish in Free Spirit [9] ($11)
Rose Gold
Nails Inc Sweet Almonds Polish in Mayfair Market [10] ($14)
Flamingo Pink
Defy and Inspire Nail Lacquer in Tell All [11] ($7)
Creamsicle
Londontown Lakur Enhanced Coulour in Royal Wedding [12] ($16)
Military Taupe
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Garconne [13] ($28)
Pistachio Cream
JinSoon Painted Ladies Nail Lacquer in Keppel [14] ($18)
Soft Lilac
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in The Pleasure Principle [15] ($20)
Daisy Petal
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in The Bee Side [16] ($18)
Blooming Orchid
OPI Nail Lacquer in Spare Me a French Quarter? [17] ($10)
Raw Opal
Zoya Nail Polish in Leia [18] ($10)