The same way Meryl Streep's character in The Devil Wears Prada sarcastically sums up the relationship between floral designs and the Spring as being "groundbreaking," neon nail polish shades for Summer aren't exactly a new trend. That doesn't mean that swiping highlighter shades onto your nails is any less fun.
Chief Creative Officer of Paintbox Eleanor Langston recently told POPSUGAR to expect the neon hues to be popular. "We are already starting to see our [Paintbox] clients transition to brighter, bolder colors for an early start to Summer — they're willing warmer weather to come," she said.
Rihanna is just one person who has already kicked off the warmer months with the fluorescent nail look. She showed up at an opening of one of her Fenty pop-up shops with neon green polish painted across her nails.
Ahead, check out and get on board with one of this Summer's biggest nail trends.
At Rihanna's recent appearance, her manicure stood out — despite her wearing one of her new, showstopping Fenty designs. If you're already running to the salon with a picture of her nails, look out for the China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Kiwi Cool-Ada ($7) — a close match to her shade — or any of the following bright nail polishes.
Maybe you're a fan of Barbie pink, or maybe you love a vibrant watermelon shade across your nail beds. Regardless, OPI Nail Lacquer in VIPink Passes ($11) (which will be available on June 1) and the following shades are sure to brighten up your Summer.
The brightest neon shade of them all — yellow — is sure to make a statement whether it's worn on your fingers or your toes. But not all neon yellow nail polishes are the same. They can skew warmer, like this Essie Nail Polish in Sweet Supply ($9), or be full-on Hi-Lite level fluorescent.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Pump Up the Volume ($11, available June 1)
SinfulColors Neon Nail Polish in Extra AF ($16 for collection)