10 Best Nail Colors to Try This April That Feel Like a Mood Boost

There’s nothing like April. It sits in that sweet spot between seasons, with spring in full bloom and summer on the horizon. After months of gray skies, the days start to open up to blue skies, birds chirping and flowers blooming. Everything feels fresh again, and our manicures are no exception. This month’s manicure mood ranges from soft pastels to bold, playful neons, along with a few trending earthy tones. Read on for the best nail colors to try in April.

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Mint Green

Mint green is emerging as one of the most popular colors for April and the rest of spring, and using it to update a French manicure is a clever spin on the trend. To get a similar look, try a cool mint green nail polish shade like Olive & June Long-Lasting Polish in Aced It ($10).

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Pale Pink

Just like April, pale pink is the definition of a sweet spot. Also like April, it is a great transitional shade that takes us from icy winter tones right into warmer springtime colors. Look for a sheer or jelly nail polish like Essie Nail Art Studio Jelly Gloss Nail Polish in Charm to Stable ($13).

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Milky Lavender

A milky lavender manicure is a dream all spring long, but especially in April. It calls to mind Easter eggs and dresses, and it’s muted enough to read as a spring neutral that pairs well with anything. To get this exact look, apply one coat of OPI Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny ($12), followed by one coat of OPI Polly Want a Lacquer($12).

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Baby Blue

Baby blue is such a serene, comforting shade any time of year, but it’s especially popular in April. Whether you opt for baby blue, sky blue or robin’s egg blue, you’ll be right on trend this month with light blue nails. To do your own manicure at home, try Manucurist’s Green Nail Polish in Lilas($14).

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Bubblegum Pink

All shades of pink are a welcome sight in April, including this Barbie-esque bubblegum pink that instantly sparks joy. As we inch closer to summer, these brighter shades of pink will only continue to grow in popularity. For your own bubblegum pink mani moment, opt forSally Hansen Insta-Dry Nail Polish in Pink Blink ($8).

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Pastel Peach

If you haven’t guessed already, April is all about pastels, and this peach shade is no different. Adding it to the tips of a French manicure is a clever way to introduce a hint of color while keeping the look versatile. Try Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in Peachy Keen ($20).

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Vibrant Red

Alongside all the pastels, expect some brighter, high-impact shades throughout April, like this fiery red. A red-orange shade like Hermès Les Mains Hermès in 75 Rouge Amazone ($66) delivers a pop of color without feeling overly intense.

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Muted Cappuccino Brown

Shades of brown, from cappuccino to terracotta, are everywhere in April. Terracotta tends to be a warmer tone, ideal for warmer undertones, whereas a milky cappuccino shade like this one is cooler-toned and better suited to cooler undertones. For a similar look, try Manucurist Green Nail Polish in Freckles ($14).

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Pistachio Green

Different from a cooler mint green, this pistachio shade has a little more yellow and a little more zing to it. This shade proves spring greens are here to stay this April. Get the look with Olive & June Long-Lasting Polish in Not Kale ($10).

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Gray-Blue

This gray-toned blue is an understated, calming shade you won’t get tired of looking at. Chanel Le Vernis in Muse ($34) delivers the perfect tone.