9 Spring Nail Colors You Should Try Right Now, From Experts

We’ll start with the classics: “The traditional spring palette is usually pastel—soft candy colors are always popular, and we love them!” says mani trend expert Olivia Van Iderstine, vice president of content and creative at Olive & June. Think of your favorite salt water taffy hues: creamy lavenders, peachy pinks, and the like. Anything that captures the essence of a seaside boardwalk is generally a safe bet. 

When you think of the spring color family, chances are your mind immediately goes to pastels. “Flowers are budding and nail polishes turn pastel,” adds Nadine Abramcyk, co-founder and head of brand of clean salon Tenoverten. What better way to celebrate the new blooms than a pop of color on your tips? But that doesn’t make pastels basic—to jazz up your look, Van Iderstine recommends adding a bit of iridescent shimmer on top.