Spring is officially here, and while that would normally mean a surplus of pretty pastel nail polish shades, celebs have been hitting the red carpet in bold hues that are making a statement. At the 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, celebrity nail guru Tom Bachik painted presenter Hailee Steinfeld’s nails a vibrant orange in solidarity with the March For Our Lives movement. Actress and activist Yara Shahidi, meanwhile, rocked a Gen-Z yellow mani by Emi Kudo that popped against her cute polkadot frock. And now you can get in on the brights trend, too. From Kelly greens and ceruleans to fuchsias and Pantone Color of the Year-inspired purples, brighter is better for spring. Keep scrolling to see our favorite nail polish shades!
9 Unexpected Celeb-Inspired Nail Polish Shades for Spring 2018
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9 Unexpected Celeb-Inspired Nail Polish Shades for Spring 2018
Spring is officially here, and while that would normally mean a surplus of pretty pastel nail polish shades, celebs have been hitting the red carpet in bold hues that are making a statement. At the 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, celebrity nail guru Tom Bachik painted presenter Hailee Steinfeld’s nails a vibrant orange in solidarity with the March For Our Lives movement. Actress and activist Yara Shahidi, meanwhile, rocked a Gen-Z yellow mani by Emi Kudo that popped against her cute polkadot frock. And now you can get in on the brights trend, too. From Kelly greens and ceruleans to fuchsias and Pantone Color of the Year-inspired purples, brighter is better for spring. Keep scrolling to see our favorite nail polish shades!
Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage; Emma McIntyre/Getty
9 Unexpected Celeb-Inspired Nail Polish Shades for Spring 2018
Spring is officially here, and while that would normally mean a surplus of pretty pastel nail polish shades, celebs have been hitting the red carpet in bold hues that are making a statement. At the 2018 Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday, March 24, celebrity nail guru Tom Bachik painted presenter Hailee Steinfeld’s nails a vibrant orange in solidarity with the March For Our Lives movement. Actress and activist Yara Shahidi, meanwhile, rocked a Gen-Z yellow mani by Emi Kudo that popped against her cute polkadot frock. And now you can get in on the brights trend, too. From Kelly greens and ceruleans to fuchsias and Pantone Color of the Year-inspired purples, brighter is better for spring. Keep scrolling to see our favorite nail polish shades!
Take a page out of Grownish star Yara Shahidi’s book and rock this sunshine yellow shade all spring and summer long. $10, zoya.com
Hailee Steinfeld opted for this red-orange hue for her statement-making Kids’ Choice Awards mani. $10.50, ulta.com
Inspired by the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year, Ultra Violet, the British beauty brand created five limited edition purple shades including this creamy lavender. $10, ulta.com
St. Patrick’s Day may have come and gone, but a shamrock green mani is always in style. $9, ulta.com
Liven up whatever shade you happen to be wearing with this black-tinted top coat that is meant to deepen your existing nail color. $28, chanel.com
Try this vibrant raspberry for a more modern take on the classic pretty-in-pink trend. $28, sephora.com
We believe that glitter is always a good idea, and this multi-colored speckle from the celebrity manicurist’s Spring Neo Pop Collection looks great on its own or layered over other polish. $18, jinsoon.com
Paint this cerulean shade straight on your nail for a marine-inspired finish or layer it over a coat of white polish for a neon effect. $28, bloomingdales.com
Orange you glad the weather is warming up? This bold tangerine hue is perfect for a summer mani/pedi. $18, coteshop.co
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