My 6 Favorite Spring Nail Polish Shades
Spring Nail Polishes by collegefashion featuring a glaze nail polish
It’s officially March which means that spring is right around the corner! Spring is definitely my favorite season because that’s when new makeup products come out and fun, pretty colors are always in – and they are so fun to play around with.
My friends know me as a nail polish addict – I’m always picking up new colors! So today I’m going to be sharing 6 of my all-time favorite spring nail polishes.
This polish is a light, blush-rose toned color. It looks absolutely beautiful on any skin tone. I love that this color can almost pass as neutral, so you have the liberty of wearing this polish with literally any outfit.
To me, this color screams easter. It’s such a bright, cheerful yellow. (And it’s one of our favorite Spring pastel nail polish colors of all time.) I love how creamy the product is and how opaque it is as well – only 2 coats are necessary, are you’re good. Every time I wear this color, I instantly feel so much happier – I can’t get over bright pastels for spring!
3. Sally Hansen Xreme Wear in “Mint Sorbet”
The Xtreme Wear line from Sally Hansen is definitely a personal favorite – the brushes are thick, which makes application easy, and the nail polish itself is extremely opaque, and dries very quickly.
Mint green is hands down my favorite color. I can’t even begin to tell you how many different mint green nail polishes I have tried. This brand and color has definitely won my heart, though, it is the absolute perfect shade of mint green. It’s not even April yet and I have already painted my nails this color more than 3 times.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of our all-time favorite movies here at CF. And thanks in part to Audrey Hepburn, I am now obsessed with everything Tiffany. With that said, if you want to rock that signature Tiffany blue on your nails, this is the only color that will do it. This is the most accurately mimicked Tiffany blue that I have ever tried and I’m seriously in love.
5. Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear “Lacey Lilac”
Once springtime hits, everyone starts rocking pastel colors on their nails – and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I absolutely love pastels year-round, but I get especially excited to rock them in springtime. This color in particular from Sally Hansen definitely beats out any other lilac from the high-end brands that I’ve tried, and trust me, I’ve tried a lot of different lilacs!
6. Orly “Rage”
I absolutely love, love, love metallics. I’ve tried a lot of different metallic polishes in my day, but this bronze-y rose gold from Orly is by far the best one I’ve tried. It’s so sparkly in the sunlight and the way the light reflects off of it in any room is absolutely breathtaking.
Your thoughts?
I am such a nail polish junkie – I could literally go on and on about like 20 more nail polishes that I am obsessed with for the spring, but that would take just way too long! (Though if you’re looking for a recommendation, let me know in the comments!)
What are your thoughts? Have you tried any of these colors out? What are your favorite nail polishes for the spring? Any hot new colors you’re loving? Let me know in the comments below!
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Posted on on March 12, 2013 / Filed Under: Beauty & Hair / Tags: china glaze, essie, Featured, Nail Polish, OPI, Orly, Sally Hansen, Spring, Spring 2013
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Leslie
China Glaze “For Audrey” is definitely a favorite!
Hillary - Valdosta State University
I love the China Glaze “For Audrey” such a great color!
reb
oh gosh, think you’ve spotlight ALL my favourite colors and shades.mint, lilac and rose gold are love!
Marie
Sally Hansen “Mint Sorbet”. Definitely. Such a fun and sweet color!
Laura
I don’t really wear nail polish but your enthusiam made me enjoy reading this post anyway!
wanderlust91
I am wearing Mint Sorbet right now! I always get compliments on it.
Sherry
I love mixing trends in between seasons like right now. Currently rocking an almost neutral peachy pink pastel polish with a metallic gold glitter fade over top :)
I’ve been trying to find a good Tiffany Blue to try it with as well though so I’ll have to look into the China Glaze one.
Sally
I got Envy by Ulta (it’s an emerald green), and it’s lovely!
Alyssa Pritchett
Love them all! The lilac and teal shades are my faves <3
Brooke
I own “Lacey Lilac”; it’s a perfect spring purple! And “For Audrey” is gorgeous, I am now determined to go find it (never mind how many nail polishes I already own in the blue/green spectrum….).
Camille
I really want the “For Audrey” and “Lacey Lilac” nail polish. They are such pretty colors!
Stefani
I have the Sally Hansen Xreme Wear in Mint Sorbet. It’s really thick & has a bright white base. Because the formula is so thick it’s hard to get a smooth finish. I love the color mint but would not recommend this polish!
Katy
For a similar mint color with a better formula (in my experience), try China Glaze Refresh-Mint.
Miriam
Have you tried the Essie lilac? What’s it called… lilacism! I’m a fan, although I haven’t tried the Sally Hansen one. Eternal Optimist is my go-to professional nail polish. I guess I’m a bit of an Essie junkie!
Alyce
LOVE the China Glaze “For Audrey” color! I like that for my fingers and the Essie “Eternal Optimist” for my toes :) Great colors! Hope you do a summer post!
Rachel
I have all but one of these :| I’m a nail polish addict and I love seeing some of my faces showcased here!
Chrissie
“Mint Sorbet” and Orly’s “Cashmere Cardigan” are my go-to polishes for spring – the perfect pastel colors. I’ll definitely have to keep an eye out for “For Audrey” – it looks gorgeous!
Paula
Just painted my nails “Mint Sorbet”! :)
Samantha
This is a nice post but it bugs me how every single one of them except the last one is the color of an easter egg. would like to see a more diverse palette with different ideas for spring polishes other than just the “typical” spring colors. The Tiffany’s blue is pretty though.
Sky
My new favorite is from the new CoverGirl Stay Brilliant nail polish line. Its called Coral Silk. Its absolutely beautiful! So naturally shiny.
Emma - University of Southern California
Hillary, I agree!
Emma - University of Southern California
It’s one of my favorites!
Jane Sanders
Especially like Essie “Eternal Optimist”! I always keep my nails great pained with gel nail.