April is the perfect time to start transitioning your nail colors from winter to full-on spring colors. We're filling our beauty mood boards with all the inspiration we can get. From talking to hairstylists about the best spring hair colors to studying glam celebrity makeup routines, our spring looks are shaping up to be pretty phenomenal. Per usual, we're also zoning in on all the nail colors we can't wait to try this month.
Now that spring is in full swing, it's the perfect time to lean into bright hues, pastels, jewel tones, and neutrals on our nails. Ahead, check out the best April nail colors we're seeing around the internet and shop the polish options that most speak to you for your next professional-looking at-home manicure.
Milky Nude
This subdued hue is like an Instagram filter for your nails.
Rose Cream
This polish is like a confection from a French pâtisserie—it's delicate and refined yet totally delicious.
Bubblegum Blush
This creeps right up to that fine line between sickly sweet and just pink enough.
Limoncello
This mani is the epitome of spring.
Yellow Poppy
The sunlight hits different on golden-yellow laquer.
Soft Adobe
This earthy tone is beyond perfect for Taurus season.
Orange Squeeze
There's nothing quite like a citrus-inspired manicure.
Oxidized Apricot
This burnt orange is a perfect change for those who like to stay in the red family.
Rusty Red
This isn't a regular red polish—it's a cool red polish.
Firecracker Red
It's the perfect time for a tomato-hued mani.
Classic Crimson
Red nails are always a good idea.
Split Pea
Bring nature indoors with this fresh green polish.
Electric Navy
Sure to pop with any outfit.
Periwinkle
This muted tone is the perfect cross between light blue and lavender.
Ecru
Extend this trending color from your clothes to your nails.
Champagne Glitter
A little sparkle is just the remedy for the April blues.
Oat Latte
This neutral is far from boring.
Slate
This is the perfect gray-beige hybrid for spring.
This article was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.
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