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40 Nail Polishes Perfect for Spring

Inspiration for your next mani-pedi.

By Megan Cahn

Mar 13, 2014

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The weather is finally warming up and we're ready to treat ourselves to the first mani-pedi of the season. From fresh mint to slate gray to cherry red, we've rounded up the top spring nail colors to give you some inspiration before you hit the salon.

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Ladylike Shimmer

Ciaté Mini Paint Pot Nail Polish in Members Only, $8; sephora.com

Illamasqua Shattered Stars Nail Varnish in Trilliant, $17; [link href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/illamasqua-shattered-stars-nail-varnish-glamore-collection?ID=973254&CategoryID=2921&LinkType=PDPZ1#fn%3Dspp%3D3" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]bloomingdales.com

Leighton Denny Nail Polish in Mutual Attraction, $19; [link href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/414834" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]net-a-porter.com

OPI Nail Lacquer in Rose of Light, $6.95; [link href="http://www.beyondpolish.com/opi-nail-lacquer-rose-of-light-spotlight-on-glitter-collection.html?gclid=CNrhzrzNjb0CFY1xOgodwgIA0g" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]beyondpolish.com

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Mint No Chip

Jamberry Profesional Nail Lacquer, $15; jamberrynails.net

Dior Vernis True Colour Extreme Wear Nail Lacquer in Pampille, $24; [link href="http://www.dior.com/beauty/en_us/fragrance-and-beauty/makeup/nails/nail-lacquers/pr-naillacquers-Y0002955_F000294192-true-colour-extreme-wear-nail-lacquer.html" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]dior.com

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Fiver, $15; [link href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/butter-london-nail-lacquer/3117709?origin=coordinating-3117709-0-2-3-8-DL_best_sellers&PageCategoryId=PP" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]nordstrom.com

Dermelect Au Courant, $14; dermelect.com

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Tropical Brights

Sally Hansen Triple Shine in Lemon Shark, $4; ulta.com

NARS Opaque Nail Polish in Winder Dancer, $19; [link href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/the-latest/what-s-new/~/wind-dancer-opaque-nail-polish" link_updater_label="external" target="_blank"]narscosmetics.com

Mischo Luxury Nail Laquer in Marilyn, $18; [link href="http://www.mischobeauty.com/products/marilyn" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]mischobeauty.com

Deborah Lippman Limited Edition Nail Color in Spring Buds, $18; [link href="http://www.deborahlippmann.com/spring-buds" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]deborahlippmann.com

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Chai Latte

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Trallop, $15; sephora.com

Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture in Safran Sultan, $27; [link href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/La-Laque-Couture/1089YSL,default,pd.html?dwvar_1089YSL_color=42%20Safran%20Sultan&start=2&cgid=makeup-nail-lacquer" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]yslbeautyus.com

RGB Nail Foundation in + HIPP F4, $18; [link href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/366846" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]net-a-porter.com

Lakur Enhanced Color by LONDONTOWN in Chimes of the City, $22; [link href="http://www.londontownusa.com/product.php?productsID=29" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]londontownusa.com

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Easter Egg

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Arm Candy, $6; target.com

Essie Truth of Flare, $8.50; essie.com

Dolce & Gabbana Nail Laquer in Lilac, $25; [link href="http://www.sephora.com/the-nail-lacquer-P377582?SKUID=1500990&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1500990&om_mmc=ppc-gg-pla&om_mmc=ppc-GG&mkwid=pla05520&pcrid=26510619377&pdv=c&site=us_search&country_switch=us&lang=en" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]sephora.com

Deborah Lippman Limited Edition Nail Color in Build Me Up Buttercup, $18; [link href="http://www.deborahlippmann.com/build-me-up-buttercup" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]deborahlippmann.com

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Blue Green Algae

E.L.F Essential Nail Polish in Sea Escape, $2; eyeslipsface.com

Hard Candy Itzy Glitzy Micro Glitter Nail Polish in Touch of Teal, $4; walmart.com

Impala Nail Polish in Verde Pássaro, $7; [link href="http://www.amazon.com/Impala-Nail-Polish-Verde-P%C3%A1ssaro/dp/B009NP5DUU/ref=sr_1_19?s=beauty&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1394561081&sr;=1-19&keywords;=impala+nail+polish" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]amazon.com

Marc Jacobs Nail Glaze in Enamored, $18; [link href="http://www.marcjacobs.com/beauty/lips-and-nails/cosnailglaze/enamored--nail-glaze?sort=" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]marcjacobs.com

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Blushing Beauty

ORLY Nail Lacquer im Naked Canvas, $8.50; orlybeauty.com

Tom Ford Beauty Nail Lacquer in Mink Brule, $32; [link href="http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446479817&CAWELAID=1357896132&cagpspn=pla&site_refer=GGLPRADS001" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]saksfifthavenue.com

Scotch Naturals Premium Nail Lacquer in Neat, $15; [link href="http://www.scotchnaturals.com/products.php?pack=none" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]scotchnaturals.com

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Pink Pong, $7; [link href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=471020&catid=323694&cmbProdBrandFilter=63560&aid=338666&aparam=471020" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]drugstore.com

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Shady Lady

Jinsoon Nail Lacquer in Auspicious, $18; jinsoon.com

M·A·C Nail Lacquer in Nocturnelle, $16; maccosmetics.co

Lakur Enhanced Color by LONDONTOWN in Chelsea Porcelain, $22; [link href="http://www.londontownusa.com/product.php?productsID=18" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]londontownusa.com

Red Carpet Manicure in Nail Lacquer in Caviar Dreams, $8; [link href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6450166#" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]ulta.com

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Forever Red

Dolce & Gabbana Nail Laquer in True Red, $25; sephora.com

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color in Tapage, $27; [link href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/CHANEL-LE-VERNIS-Nail-Color-WHAT-S-NEW/prod166950070_cat38670743_cat38670741_/p.prod?isEditorial=false&index=15&cmCat=cat000000cat000730cat38670741cat38670743" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]neimanmarcus.com

NCLA Los Angeles Nail Lacquer in Rodeo Drive, $16; [link href="http://www.blush.com/product_Nail+Lacquer+-+Rodeo+Drive+Royalty_52330.htm" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]blush.com

Jinsoon Nail Lacquer in Cherry Berry, $18; [link href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/jinsoon-cherry-berry-nail-lacquer/3700878?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=513&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-2_3_D" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]nordstrom.com

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Molten Metallics

Zoya Nail Polish in Trixie, $8; lovelyskin.com

Color Club Back To Boho Nail Polish, $8; amazon.com

Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Glamourous Life, $18; beautybar.com

Tenoverten Nail Polish in Gold Metallic, $18; [link href="http://www.sephora.com/tenoverten-nail-polish-P383352?skuId=1563741" target="_blank" link_updater_label="external"]sephora.com

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