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Spring-to-Summer Nail Polish Shades for Warming Weather

Give your spring pastels a summer kick.

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We love a good pastel as much as the next girl, but with the weather heating up, your spring mani might be feeling a bit lackluster. What you need is a spring-to-summer nail polish that transitions into that sunny, beachside vibe. Whether you want to jump into the deep end or slowly introduce bolder shades, these are the can't-miss shades for the perfect sprint-to-summer mani.

Spring-to-Summer Nail Polish Shades We Love

As the weather warms, it's time to brighten your springtime pastels for something a little bolder. Swap your matcha and pistachio polishes for a tropical, lush green, and your peach and blush for coral and vibrant pink. These are the best shades to take you from spring to summer!

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Spring-to-Summer Nail Polish Shades for Warming Weather

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Essie in Rocky Rose ($10)

This orange-red is a bright, but still wearable shade that's giving beach sunset.

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Essie in Rocky Rose ($10)
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Ella + Mila in Lost City ($11)

Swap your spring butter yellow for this golden sunflower yellow!

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Ella + Mila in Lost City ($11)
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OPI Infinite Shine in At Strong Last ($15)

May is the perfect month to give a pink manicure a little more depth, and this shade is also perfect for fun floral nail art.

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OPI Infinite Shine in At Strong Last ($15)
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Londontown Lakur in Papaya ($16)

This peachy pink is perfect for a Palm Springs-inspired look.

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Londontown Lakur in Papaya ($16)
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Olive & June in Flowerpot ($9)

Lean into the summer brightness with a bold orange.

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Olive & June in Flowerpot ($9)
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Manicurist in Péonie ($14)

This gorgeous pink might be named Péonie, but we're getting major tropical hibiscus vibes from this knockout color.

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Manicurist in Péonie ($14)
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Addiction Tokyo in Tokyo Vibe ($19)

The key to a spring-to-summer red is the right amount of warm orange, and this shade nails the assignment.

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Addiction Tokyo in Tokyo Vibe ($19)
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Cirque Colors in Palm Springs ($15)

Dive into the crystal waters of a beautiful pool with this shimmery blue.

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Cirque Colors in Palm Springs ($15)
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Orly Nail Lacquer in Dear Abby ($11)

This green-blue is a bright statement shade that still somehow looks great with everything!

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Orly Nail Lacquer in Dear Abby ($11)
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ILNP in Turquoise Water ($13)

Turquoise is the shade for the season, a perfect balance between wearable and bold, it's a sure hit on a breezy spring day or poolside.

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ILNP in Turquoise Water ($13)
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Dazzle Dry in Moon Age ($22)

This pool-water shade is the perfect way to take your baby blue spring mani to a fun, summery place.

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Dazzle Dry in Moon Age ($22)
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Essie in Off Tropic ($10)

Lush and tropical, this shade of green takes you straight to paradise.

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Essie in Off Tropic ($10)
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Londontown Lakur in Secret Garden ($16)

This shade is the perfect way to brighten a pastel green, giving it just a big oomf for the warming weather.

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Londontown Lakur in Secret Garden ($16)

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