The Hottest Spring/Summer Nail Shades
Sunny days are finally here - meaning that hands and feet are on display after a long winter spent under wraps. There's no better way to give your tootsies and mitts an instant summer makeover than with a splash of this season's hottest hues. From pastel aqua to brightest coral, we've compiled the definitive list of the shades you need for nails that look like they've been dipped in summer!
By Jessica David
OPI Nail Lacquer in Feeling Hot Hot Hot
From the South Beach Collection – a range of sizzling shades inspired by the summer in party city Miami – this bright and beautiful flamingo pink is perfect for pretty fingers and toes.
£9.95, www.lenawhite.co.uk
Orly Nail Lacquer in Lola
The best, brightest and, without doubt, prettiest coral you’ll find in this season’s collections – we knew Orly would nail it!£8.25, ,a href="http://www.graftons.co.uk" target="_blank">www.graftons.co.uk</a>
Nails Inc. London in Haymarket
If the catwalks are anything to go by – and we think they are – then green is set to be the nail shade of spring/summer 2009. We just love, love, love this subtle, pastel aqua shade with its long-lasting, matte finish.£10.50, <a href="http://www.nailsinc.com/" target="_blank".www.nailsinc.com</a>
Chanel Le Vernis in Orange Fizz
The hottest hue of the season; our love affair with orange extends to nails too, thanks to this mouth-wateringly gorgeous new shade from Chanel.
£16.50, www.boots.com (available MAY)
Leighton Denny High Performance Nail Colour in Baby Doll
Delicate rosebud pinks are big, big news this season, and this baby pink pastel from Leighton Denny is just perfect for a feminine, girly finish.
Essie Nail Polish in Shelter Island
From the must-own North Folk Collection, this dreamy, pastel blue is reminiscent of bright open skies and deep welcoming waters – the perfect holiday shade.£8.95 each, www.nailsbymail.co.uk
OPI Nail Lacquer in Done Out In Deco
Stylish sophisticates will love Done Out In Deco, an arty lilac matte shade for a picture perfect finish, from OPI’s South Beach Collection.£9.95, www.lenawhite.co.uk
Barry M Nail Paint in Block Orange
Go ga-ga for fruity beauty with this tangy orange hue from Barry M. Fun, long-lasting and purse-friendly? We’re sold!£2.95, www.barrym.com
Orly Nail Lacquer in Basketcase
Despite a questionable name, you don’t have to be loopy to be in love with this shade. A hot, bubblegum pink is essential for summer toes.£8.25, ,a href="http://www.graftons.co.uk" target="_blank">www.graftons.co.uk</a>
Bourjois So Laque Ultra Shine in Blue Violet
This must-have, jewel-inspired shade of purple gives the perfect, show-stopping, high shine and quick-drying finish for sultry summer nights. Electric!£5.37, www.boots.com
Essie Nail Polish in Greenport
From the must-own North Folk Collection, this soft, pastel aqua is the nail shade of the season.[i]£8.95 each, www.nailsbymail.co.uk
Rimmel London Professional Finish in Orange Bliss
A juicy, fruity pop of peachy orange for fingers and toes that look like they’ve been dipped in summer.£4.49, www.boots.com
OPI Nail Lacquer in OPI On Collins Avenue
Bright corals were all over the spring/summer 2009 catwalks, and true party girls will love slicking their nails in this loud, cherry red/orange from OPI’s South Beach Collection – a range of sizzling shades inspired by Miami in the summertime.£9.95, www.lenawhite.co.uk
L’Oréal Paris Resist & Shine Titanium in 700
The lady is a vamp after all, and there’s no reason to abandon your love for deep, dark hues just because it’s summer. This super long-lasting, diesel blue shade from L’Oréal Paris is perfect for those who want to amp up their summer tan with a little shadowy glamour.£4.88, www.boots.com
Barry M Nail Paint in Mint Green
A deliciously delicate, on-trend green that reminds us of a pistachio and mint choc chip ice-cream sundae – needless to say, its screams ‘summer’.£2.95, www.barrym.com
Essie Nail Polish in Sag Harbor
From the must-own North Folk Collection, this soft, dove grey is just so delicate, romantic and on-trend, we can’t help but fall in love.[i]£8.95 each, www.nailsbymail.co.uk
