It’s no secret that we like to break the mold when it comes to beauty. We'd choose colored hair and rainbow highlighter over a no-makeup makeup look any day. So we love that this season's nail trends take an "anything goes" approach, too. The spring/summer catwalks showed off everything from sunny yellow nails to glistening metallic shades. We even spotted furry nails — though that's another story.
But there is one thing we can always rely on to keep our summer nail color right on trend — and that's shine power. Nothing looks better beaming in the sunlight than a high-gloss finish. That’s why we teamed up with Revlon® to highlight the buzziest shades of the season with the ColorStay Gel Envy™ line. When paired with a layer of the Diamond Top Coat, the two work hand-in-hand to make nails shine bright like a diamond (sorry, we had to).
Petal Pink
Soft, neutral nail shades are some of the most popular of the moment (which is perfect if you're hesitant about full-on brights). And pale pink is the “new neutral.” Case in point: Alexander Wang’s latest Fashion Week show. The designer opted for petal-pink nails rather than his typical nudes. And if A. Wang puts his seal of approval on a hue, you know it's on point.
Revlon, $7.99, available at Revlon Photographed by Gregory Keith.
Beautiful Blue
From bright sapphire hues to shimmering royal shades, designers like Jenny Packham and Chromat have been embracing the blues. Our top pick? This vibrant shade of turquoise that reminds us of the Caribbean. Wear it on shorter nails or as an eye-popping pedi choice.
Revlon, $7.99, available at Revlon Photographed by Gregory Keith.
Mellow Yellows
Sunny yellow nail polish was woven into nail art at Prabal Gurung and worn as elongated fake nails at Jeremy Scott's shows. But we say, keep it simple. Choose an opaque hue — think crayon yellow — and you'll be able to wear it all season long.
Revlon, $7.99, available at Drugstore.com Photographed by Gregory Keith.
Rouge Red
We've had tête à têtes with deep, vampy reds and love affairs with orange-red. But let’s be honest, a classic, true red never goes out of style — particularly in the warmer months.
Revlon, $7.99, available at Revlon Photographed by Gregory Keith.
Metal Mani
We typically reserve metallic makeup for nights out. But as Marc Jacobs, Reem Acra, and Naeem Khan proved, metallic nails are for any time, all the time. Plus, metallic polishes tend to possess more staying power, so if you’re heading on vacay, a shimmery shade like this silvery-blue one is a solid pick.
Revlon, $7.99, available at RevlonRevlon, $7.99, available at Revlon Photographed by Gregory Keith.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
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