While snow continues to fall and the temps steadily decline, many of us are already counting the days until the long winter season is over. If you’re not one to revel in the chilly weather, the best way to battle the winter blues is to look ahead to sunnier days. To give yourself a glimpse of spring in these dog days of winter, we’ve rounded up the best nail colors for your March manicure with help from the experts at Nailing Hollywood.
“In early to mid-March, pastel shades with soft gray undertones make it easy to shift from winter to spring colors,” the CEO of Nailing Hollywood, Mazz Hanna, explains. “The hint of gray keeps things cool while leaning toward warmer days ahead. By the end of March, it’s all about brighter pastels and bolder colors that match the feel of spring.” Ahead, we’ve curated a guide to the exact nail polish colors Hanna recommends for transitioning to spring.
The Best Nail Colors to Try in March
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Pastel Blue
Switch out your navy blue nails for a pastel blue to transition from winter to spring and bring light, airy energy to your March manicure.
Two to try: OPI Nail Lacquer in Blue Crème ($12) and Olive & June Long-Lasting Polish in Honest & True ($9)
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Mint Green
Spring is all about fresh starts, and a mint green manicure is the perfect way to add a touch of freshness to your life.
Two to try: Manucurist Paris Quick Dry Color in Mint ($14) and Essie Nail Lacquer in Turquoise and Caicos ($10)
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Kelly Green
If spring means country club days or weekends at the racetrack, a posh kelly green is perfect for your March manicure.
Two to try: Manucurist Paris Quick Dry Nail Color in Brazil ($14) and Essie Nail Lacquer in Grass Never Greener ($10)
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Denim Blue
If bright florals and pastels aren’t your style, try a deeper denim blue for your March manicure. It’s a great way to lighten up without going too bold.
Two to try: Dior Vernis in 796 Denim ($32) and OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpaca My Bags ($12)
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Classic Neutral
You can never go wrong with a simple nude shade, and Hanna affirms that a muted neutral like this chic tan set is a perfect March nail color.
Two to try: Londontown Lakur Perfecting Nail Veil ($20) and OPI Nail Lacquer in Coconuts Over OPI ($12)
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Simple White
Hanna describes a “clean, crisp white” as a “timeless nail color for spring,” making it a perfect choice for a clean-girl, sophisticated March manicure.
Two to try: Londontown Lakur in Duchess ($16) and OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow ($12)
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Muted Metallics
Manicures with intriguing effects are all the rage right now, and Hanna predicts that muted takes on metallic styles like cat-eye nails and chrome manicures will be a top pick this spring.
Two to try: Londontown Lakur in Nightcap ($16) and OPI Nail Lacquer in Metallic Composition ($12)
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Multicolored Pastels
If you really want to dive head-first into spring with your March nail colors, a multi-colored pastel manicure is a great option. Spice things up with combinations of lilacs, greens, oranges, pinks and more.
A few to try: Olive & June The Spring Set ($63) ILNP The Sweet Set ($60)
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