The 11 Best Nail Shades for Your June Manicure

From expert recommendations to celebrity inspiration.

Isabelle Buneo
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Published: Apr 8, 2025 Updated: Apr 8, 2025

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June means a lot of things: the first month of summer, Pride Month, Gemini season (for my fellow June Geminis out there), the beginning of the summer wedding season. Regardless of what June means to you, the next several weeks are bound to be full of celebrations and events.

If you're anything like me, any sort of celebration warrants a fresh manicure. But, with each passing month—even week, I'd venture to say—nail trends change, making it hard to choose a nail color. No matter where your June is taking you, here are some of the best nail colors for the month.

June Nail Color Inspiration

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Cream

For the summer bride-to-be and the clean-girl aesthetic lovers alike, cream is a June nail color that never misses. Two to try: Dazzle Dry French Vanilla ($22) and Gelcare Vanilla Gel Polish ($20)

BUY ON DAZZLE DRY - $22

BUY ON GELCARE - $20

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Sunflower Yellow

Bring the blossoming sunshine of the summer months to your June manicure with a bright, lively shade like a floral, marigold or sunflower yellow . Two to try:Gelcare UV Gel in Sunny-Side Up ($24) and Manucurist Paris Green Natural Nail Polish in Abricot ($14)

BUY ON GELCARE - $24

BUY ON MANUCURIST PARIS - $14

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Slate Blue

Perfect for a shore town bachelorette or your every-day office look, a slate, denim blue is a subtle yet eye-catching style for your June nails. Two to try:Dazzle Dry Varsity Blues ($22) and Londontown Lakur Blue Diamond ($16)

BUY ON DAZZLE DRY - $22

BUY ON LONDONTOWN LAKUR - $16

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Earthy Green

Whether you have a tropical, White Lotus-esque vacation planned or just want an earthier, more understated look for your June manicure, an earthy moss is a must-try. Two to try: Manucurist Paris Artichoke ($14) and Olive & June Geometry ($9)

BUY ON MANUCURIST PARIS - $14

BUY ON OLIVE & JUNE - $9

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Creamy Neon Pink

According to nail expert Rebecca Isa, creative director of Zoya, "Our favorite colors for June are creamy neons with coordinating brilliant neon glitter accents, which are perfect for beach and pool parties. After all, it’s summer, and your manis and pedis should show it! Clear-tone pastel neons are still going strong if you’re not ready for their bolder sisters." A summer take on Barbie pink, creamy neon pink is a great option to brighten up your June manicure.

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Orange Creamsicle

Another creamy neon nail color for June is a yummy creamsicle orange. When the days get warmer, we crave those icy popsicle treats to cool us down, so why not channel that energy into your mani with a creamy orange hue?

BUY ON ULTA - $10

BUY ON AMAZON - $9

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Mint Green

The perfect middle ground between tropical and city chic, mint green is a great, barely-there option for your June mani.

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Butter Yellow

Whether you're embarking on a beach vacation, attending a garden party–themed wedding or just looking to soak up some more sun, butter yellow is the perfect manicure shade for June.

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Rainbow Glitter

If you want to create a manicure suitable for celebrating Pride Month but don't want to go crazy with designs, using an iridescent rainbow glitter polish is a great option. You can jazz the style up even more with polishes that feature different shaped flecks, from hearts to stars.

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Blueberry Milk

Milky nails have been all the rage for quite some time now, and milky takes on classic shades in the way of viral nail trends like blueberry chai nails have solidified blueberry milk as a must-try June nail color.

BUY ON TARGET - $10

BUY ON ULTA - $10

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Blush Jelly

Jelly nails have been absolutely taking over my TikTok "for you" page as of late, and Essie's line of jelly gloss polishes are everything you need to create that glassy, jelly-like finish. Designed for layering but perfectly suitable for use on their own, shades like Blush Jelly are perfect for your June manicure.

BUY ON ULTA - $13

BUY ON AMAZON - $13