11 Lavender Nail Shades to Soothe You Into Spring

What is it that they say about spring? “In like a lion and out like a lamb?” The recent whipping winds and fluctuating temps have proved the age-old adage true, but if you’re already praying for the warmer, calmer days of spring, we hear you. To help you manifest that sheep-like, soothing energy, check out these lavender nail polish shades to bring that relaxed energy into your spring manicure.

The Best Lavender Nail Polishes to Try Now

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Essie In Pursuit of Craftiness ($10)

A classic lavender nail polish shade, Essie’s In Pursuit of Craftiness is a mellow, light purple color perfect for a relaxed spring manicure.

• BUY ON ULTA – $10
• BUY ON AMAZON – $8

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Londontown Lakur Honey Lavender ($16)

Described as a “magical muted lavender,” Londontown Lakur’s Honey Lavender is a sweet, soft purple shade with just a hint of shimmer.

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Manucurist Paris Green Natural Nail Polish in Wisteria ($14)

For a true, elven, woodland fairy core aesthetic for your lavender manicure, reach for the Manucurist Paris Green Natural Nail Polish in Wisteria.

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Manucurist Paris Green Natural Nail Polish in Lisa Lilas ($14)

Another perfect lavender nail polish option from Manucurist Paris, the brand describes its muted lavender hue as the perfect way to add “a touch of mauve till summer arrives with Lisa Lilas for ’90s vibes.”

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Chanel Le Vernis in 135 IMMORTELLE ($33)

It’s in the name—this luxury lavender shade is so timeless you’ll be reaching for it from spring to summer and everywhere in between.

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Essie Lilacism ($10)

For a truly floral look perfect for the blossoming spring season, try Essie’s glossy lavender shade Lilacism.

• BUY ON ULTA – $10
• BUY ON AMAZON – $9

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OPI Polly Want a Lacquer? ($12)

No one does a punny nail polish name like OPI, and the brand’s Polly Want a Lacquer is just as perfectly lavender and trendy as it is laugh-out-loud funny.

• BUY ON OPI – $12
• BUY ON ULTA – $12

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Butter London Patent Shine English Lavender ($9)

“Take a trip to the London Gardens with this delicate soft purple nail hue,” the brand writes on the lavender shade, and honestly, need we say more?

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Le Mini Macaron Lilac Blossom ($10)

Leaning more into the lighter, more lilac side of the plant-inspired purple shade spectrum, Le Mini Macaron’s Lilac Blossom is a brighter, more lively lavender nail polish option.

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Addiction Tokyo The Nail Polish in Twilight Song ($19)

If you want your lavender manicure to have a little more of a witchy “je ne sais quoi,” Addiction Tokyo’s pale purple, iridescent shade Twilight Song is bound to be a hit.

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Londontown Lakur Perfecting Nail Veil #9 ($20)

Nail perfecting, blurring nail concealers and nail veils are all the rage right now, thanks largely to the rise of the clean-girl aesthetic. To seamlessly incorporate lavender nail polish into your clean-girl look, try Londontown’s Perfecting Nail Veil #9.

• BUY NOW – $20