13 Nail Shades for Your August Manicure

Cobalt Blue

If you're fighting the end-of-summer blues come August and want a shade to brighten up your mood without being too over-the-top, Hanna recommends a cobalt blue to help you hang onto that summer energy. Two to try: Londontown Lakur Iconic ($16) and Manucurist Paris Ultramarine ($14)

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Greige

Hanna notes that August is a great time to start leaning into "soft neutrals," like a chic greige à la Londontown Lakur's best-selling Beaumont ($16) or Olive & June's AW ($9).

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Watermelon

"Watermelon pink-toned reds, and coral shades continue to hold strong in August," says Hanna. "These colors feel fresh without leaning too seasonal, which makes them an easy pick for late-summer weddings, travel or everyday wear." Two to try: Gelcare Watermelon ($24) and Londontown Lakur Down to Dilly ($16)

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Poppy Orange

"Nail shades in August tend to be a mix of bright, poppy shades and soft muted shades as the summer begins to wind down," says Nailing Hollywood CEO Mazz Hanna. "To fully embrace the last days of summer, go for bold, poppy shades," like Dazzle Dry's Poppy Poison ($22).

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Sunset Orange

While we bid adieu to summer and let the final 8 p.m. sunsets drift away, Hanna recommends bringing that calm, peaceful energy into your August manicure with sunset oranges—orange shades with a red base, like Manucurist's Green Natural Nail Polish in Coral Reef ($14).

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Classic Coral

Speaking of coral reefs, another one of Hanna's recommendations for your August manicure is a classic coral shade, like Dazzle Dry's Oh My! Polish ($22). With an opaque formula and a creamy finish, this is the perfect shade to carry you from summer into fall.

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Seafoam Green

Green nails are all the rage right now, and that's not going anywhere this August. In fact, essie celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik recommends seafoam greens for your summer and end-of-summer manicures, like the brand's Cactus Jelly ($13), which also features that viral jelly-like finish.

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Tiffany Green

Classic and timeless like Audrey Hepburn herself, Tiffany green is another one of Bachik's recommendations for your transitional summer manicure. One great option is essie's It's High Time ($6)—perfect for accompanying you to afternoon tea or to your final beach outings.

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Muted Pinks

The "clean girl" aesthetic is still going strong, and muted pinks are a truly timeless way to channel that energy and keep your manicure fresh, minimalist and classy, according to both Hanna and Bachik. "The delicate tones of muted pinks add a soft hint of color that will instantly elevate any look," says Hanna. One to try: Gelcare's Anemone Pink ($24).

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Denim Blue

While Megan Fox might have invented denim blue hair, the shade is also perfect for your manicure, as Hanna recommends it as one of her favorite blue tones for August. If you want a denim blue shade that is versatile and transitional, try Dior's Vernis in 796 Denim ($32).

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Periwinkle Blue

Hanna notes periwinkle blue as another good blue shade for August if you're looking for a more "relaxed vibe." If your August plans are to stay home and practice self care or enjoy some much needed relaxation by the shore, try Olive & June's Quick Dry Polish in Royal ($7.50).

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Cobalt Blue

If you're not quite ready to let go of the summer energy and want to maintain that bright, sunny vibe for a bit longer, a cobalt blue is Hanna's prescription, and Addiction Tokyo's Moroccan Blue ($19) is just the fix.

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Champagne Beige

There's no better way to ring something in (or out) than with a bottle of bubbly, and that champagne energy doesn't need to stop at your glass. For your August nail shade, consider a champagne beige, Hanna says, like The Gel Bottle's By Appointment Only ($19).

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