This Aquatic Nail Color for Summer Nails

 With summer 2024 nail color trends taking inspiration from the liveliest scenes of the season, brands—including JinSoon, Olive & June, and Essie—are launching new collections to match. Vibrant shades like jelly pink, tangerine, and ocean blue “capture the essence, energy, and romantic allure of the warmer months,” says Kandalec.

And electric shades aren’t the only option. A pastel butter yellow is a shockingly wearable swap for your usual paired-back neutrals—plus, the shade pairs beautifully with a classic summer white pedicure. On that note: Experts predict fresh whites will be just as popular on your fingertips as the color has always been on your toes. Ahead, discover a rainbow of nail polishes to have on rotation all summer long.

Butter Yellow

Pass the butter (polish), please! This “dreamy pastel adds a touch of elegance with a playful twist,” says New York City-based nail artist JinSoon Choi who makes the perfect lacquer for the look JinSoon Georgette, a soft pale yellow. For a slightly bolder, sunshine-y hue, try Cirque Colors Buttercup, which has a fresh, glossy finish.

Chilli Pepper Red

The heat is on this summer—and we recommend a fiery, red-hot nail lacquer to match. Two favorites: No. 13 from Sundays (an Allure Best of Beauty winner) and Dior Vernis in 999 Rouge both provide an opaque, glossy finish in a warm, red hue. This chili-pepper shade is “an energetic and spicy mood booster that harnesses the vibrant energy of the season,” says Amy Ling Lin, Sundays Studio founder.