Peach Fuzz Is Poised to Take Over Spring’s Top Nail Colors

There’s a flattering shade of Pantone’s Color of the Year for every skin tone.

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I may have just worn a puffer coat, sweater, and scarf to work today, but you can bet I'm already looking forward to spring. Sure, the temperature is still low most days, but before you know it, warmer weather will be here, and like my dad always says, "Prior planning prevents poor performance." So though it may still feel like we're in the throes of winter, why not get ahead of spring 2024's biggest trends? Looking for an easy way to do so? Give your winter nails a refresh with a popping new spring shade.

The nail trends that are poised to take over in 2024 are all about the big and bold. The natural, naked nails of yesteryear are taking a backseat to the vibrant trends of now: Think 3D embellishments, chrome finishes, and fun art. As for the exact colors to reach for, we tapped two of the pros—VP of Content and Creative at Olive & June Olivia Van Iderstine and Glosslab founder Rachel Apfel Glass—for the scoop on spring 2024's trendiest colors. From candied hues to peach fuzz, these are the spring nail colors to grab for your next manicure. 

Pantone Peach

Pantone recently announced Peach Fuzz as the color of the year so Glass says you can expect to see the pretty pale orange shade everywhere come spring. While you can opt for peachy beauty products like blush or eyeshadow, why not make a bigger impact on your nails? For your most flattering peach manicure, go with something paler with a pink tinge if you have fair skin, or opt for a more orange shade if you have a medium to deep skin tone.

Candy Shimmer

If the trending winter nail colors were all about dark and moody shades, spring’s will bring the light. At Olive & June, candy-sweet shades in shimmery finishes are poised to take over the season. “These manis are perfect for the new season and the shimmery finish will absolutely dance in the new sunlight, says Van Iderstine. “It's subtle so it makes a fun statement without screaming.” We couldn’t agree more.

Reigning Red

There’s no doubt in my mind that you’ve noticed how much red has been dominating as of late. The color trend is everywhere in fashion from clothes, bags, and shoes to the 2024 Emmy’s red carpet and now it’s major in the beauty world as well. Don’t expect it to go anywhere for spring either. Glass predicts the red tones “will shift from a dark and vampy shade to a brighter, more vibrant candy-colored red.”

Allover Olive

If you’ve never tried olive green on your nails, take a chance and grab the shade at your next manicure. It may sound like an unconventional nail color, but think of it as a universally flattering shade for those tricky transitional months. Glass says as much too, adding, “Olive green is a neutral that looks good on every nail shape and every skin tone, and will be the perfect transition from winter to spring.”

Pretty Pastels

Pastel shades are to spring like dark, moody colors are to winter. So let’s be real, while spring pastels are nothing new, when warmer weather rolls around, they’re a staple. There’s something about pale rainbow shades to cheer us up from the winter blues. You could go for a classic pale pink, which Glass says is “always a go-to,” or switch it up with yellow, green, or blue shades.

Meet the Nail Pros

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Olivia Van Iderstine

Olivia has been with Olive & June for over five years and serves as the VP of Content & Creative.

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Rachel Apfel Glass

Rachel Apfel Glass is the Founder of GLOSSLAB, a membership-based nail studio. She lives in NYC with her husband and two daughters.

Brooke Knappenberger
Associate Commerce Editor

Brooke Knappenberger is the Associate Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes across the board from fashion and beauty to books and celebrities. As a pop culture junkie, Brooke obsessively consumes and writes about the latest movie releases, streaming TV shows, and celebrity scandals. She has over three years of experience writing on fashion, beauty, and entertainment and her work has appeared on Looper, NickiSwift, The Sun US, and Vox Magazine of Columbia, Missouri. Brooke obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with an emphasis on Magazine Editing and has a minor in Textile and Apparel Management.