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11 Bold Nail Colors To Try Before The Summer Ends

Add these must-haves to your shopping cart ASAP!
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
By Emerald Elitou · Updated August 15, 2021

Last year left us posing a serious question: who would create our eye-catching nail art? Without access to our favorite nail salons, many of us tapped into our creative energy and began a path to doing things for ourselves—especially our manicures. 

From creative designs to amazing colors, expressing ourselves through our nails are the perfect accessory whether you’re heading to the beach or the cookout.

Below, see all the beautiful colors you should add to your shopping cart before summer ends!

01
Pear Nova One Piece Wonder Classic Lacquer
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Pear Nova $13.50
02
Olive & June KAG
A neutral peachy pink that takes you from the sand to a Stoney Clover near you.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Olivia & June $7.20
03
Deco Miami Nail Lacquer Bubble Tea
Can’t you just taste the taro? This periwinkle crème is opaque in 2-3 coats, depending on how thick you paint. The ingredients are listed in the next tab over, and don’t forget to check out Deco’s philosophy on formula, size, and packaging here.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Deco Miami Nail Lacquer $8
04
Orly Plastic Jungle
Inflate your expectations with this kelly green creme reminiscent of a lush jungle.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Orly $9.50
05
Auda B. Rooftop Views
A dark baby blue opaque lighter than overseas beach waters. Imagine overlooking the best views directly into the ocean, this experience was created through Rooftop Views.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Auda B. $18
06
Kapa Kui Nails Coconut
A milky white. buildable coverage from semi-sheer to opaque. Perfect for tipping your French Mani (cream). For desired Finishing Coat Shop: Matte or Shine Kapa Nui Nails produces a non-toxic nail polish line that is 100% true non-toxic. This means that all of the ingredients in our nail polish are safe for you and eco-friendly, vegan, and cruelty-free. We live by the philosophy that beauty products should not be harmful to you or our precious planet.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Kapa Nui Nails $10.50
07
People of Color Vestidos Tradicionales
This beautiful confetti-like topper is a perfect representation of all the beautiful colors that are typically seen in the traditional clothing and textiles found throughout Hispanic and Latin American cultures. Put a little fun on your nails with this beautiful mix of colors.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at People of Color $12
08
Lola Marie Glamour Girl
Purple Creme Polish Apply 2 -3 thin coats of Lola Marie Polish Let air dry for 60 seconds, for best wear options, blow dry polished nails for 1 minute with hair dryer set on low heat setting.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Lola Marie $6.99
09
Dr. Remedy’s Purity Peach (Sheer)
A new spin on a classic ultra-sheer nude, reminiscent of your beloved ballet slippers. Peachy-pink and oh-so-feminine (sheer).
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Remedy Nails $26.99
10
XXVZ Come And Get This Honey
This is the drip. Shine like gold in this vibrant yellow that’ll have all eyes on you. Pair it with reds and blues for a pop-art vibe, or wear all black and let your nails be the star.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at XXVZ $12.50
11
Emilie Heathe Mr. M
Inspired by famed architect Mr. Peter Marino. If you’ve ever met Peter Marino you know he’s one in a million. His aesthetic is not equally matched much like our Mr. M shade that is loaded with so much pearl it’s as close to chrome as one can get in regular nail polish.
The Summer Nail Colors To Try Before The Season Ends
available at Emilie Heathe $28
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