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Bubblegum Pink
You know the saying: April showers bring bubblegum pink manicures (or something like that).
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Now that the dreary weather has cleared up, it’s time for a pick-me-up.
ManicuristGaldina Jimenezpredicts we’ll see cheery yellow manicures everywhere this summer, but picking the right hue is key.
A pastel likeChanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Ovniwill stand out on medium to dark skin tones.
We likeORLY Breathable Treatment and Color in Almond Milk.
Kelly Green
Don’t have someone to fan you with a giant banana leaf by the pool?
Metallic Blue
This summer, manicuristHemi Parkis trading in straightforward teals and cobalts for their way cooler metallic siblings.
She recommends a mermaid blue-green likeLeChat Dare to Wear Nail Lacquer in Siren Songfor short nails.
For longer manicures, a royal metallic blue likePeacci Nail Polish in Prussian Bluewould beveryZiggy Stardust.
Neon
Neon was invented for summer manicures (anddefinitelynot for advertising in the 1910s).
Day-glo fuchsia likeAtomic Polish in Pastel Neon (Ne) Hot Pinkis a good entry-level neon.
Jelly Red
Remember those slingback jelly sandals you used to wear as a kid?
Imagine them in a strawberry red.
Now imagine that, but on your nails.
