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The Hottest Summer Nail Colors To Try in 2021 (If We Do Say So Ourselves)

By Ashley Hubbard | May 26, 2021 | Updated on June 6, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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Not only is it summer, but we may even get to do things. Which means it’s time to embrace some of the hottest summer nail colors for 2021 because finally someone other than your favorite delivery driver will see them.

Traditionally, summer colors are bright and cheery hues to complement those hot summer days. Unless, you’re in the Southern Hemisphere. In which case, we need to have a completely different conversation.

The trendiest nail polish shades for this season include bold yellows, minty greens, and electric oranges, but also some less bold colors if you’d rather tiptoe into summer and then cannonball into the pool.

 

Summer Nail Colors for 2021

1. essie Nail Lacquer in Zest Has Yet To Come

Lemony yellows like this one will leave you feel like you finally have an answer for those lemons life throws your way. Pie? It’s pie.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Essie Zest is Yet to Come

 

2. Orly Nail Lacquer in Artificial Orange

It wouldn’t be summer without neon, now would it? Mostly because this one reminds us of traffic cones and having to go through driving school… again.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Orly Artificial Orange

 

3. Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer in Ice Tears

For summer, this shade is probably a little darker than expected. But it’ll go well with star gazing or a trip to space. Is that still happening? Musk? Is this thing on?

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Smith & Cult Ice Tears

 

4. Nailtopia Nail Lacquer in Nails on Fleek

Anything that looks like the Bahamas in a bottle is a winning summer shade for us. Anything that smells like the Bahamas in a bottle is rum. We’ll take one of each, thanks.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Nailtopia Nails on Fleek

 

5. ILNP Jelly Nail Polish in Pool Party

Last year was the year of zoom meetings. Let’s make 2021 the year of pool meetings. Or hot tub ones if you don’t mind melting your laptop.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - INLP Iridescent Pool Party

 

6. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Here Flora Good Time

We do love our plants. Can you manifest a green thumb by having an actual green thumb? No? Got any paint remover?

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Orly Here Flora Good Time

 

7. ORLY Nail Lacquer in Kaleidoscope Eyes

We’re not sure what this has to do with kaleidoscopes but we’re also not sure how they get that whole world in there either. Is it like Harry Potter?

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Orly Kaleidoscope Eyes

 

8. Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Plastic Beach, $18

W guava shade of pink is Miami in a bottle. Sorry we couldn’t get a bigger one!

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Smith & Cult Plastic Beach

 

9. OPI Long-Wear Lacquer in Hue is the Artist?

White polish really brings out your summer tan, but why not try this almost white shade? By almost white we mean not white at all but a super pale lavender. Tomato, potato.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - OPI Hue is the Artist?

 

10. Expressie’s Nail Polish in Express to Impress

There’s something dreamy about this mint green. Probably the mint chocolate chip ice cream we’re having right after they dry.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Expressie Express to Impress

 

11. Expressie’s Nail Polish in Crave the Chaos

We’re definitely craving some chaos this summer. Preferably more chaotic good and less chaotic evil. Yes, we mean you, sand.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Expressie Crave the Chaos

 

12. Sally Hansen Nail Polish in Crystal Blue

This vegan shade of blue is perfect for those days your head is in the clouds. On an unrelated note, neither side of these mushrooms is helping us grow smaller.

Summer Nail Colors 2021 - Sally Hansen Crystal Blue

 

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Ashley Hubbard
Ashley Hubbard
Ashley Hubbard is a freelance writer and creator. As a Darcy Magazine contributor, she covers all things related to nails, entertainment news, pop culture trends, and more. Additionally, she regularly writes interview-based celebrity stories for Coping with Cancer magazine and has written for other publications, including Let's Eat Cake, Roadtrippers, Greatist, and Healthline. She has also been featured by Impact Travel Alliance as a creative who is transforming travel, and by Matador Network as a vegan travel blogger you should be following on Instagram. 

Ashley is a Nashville unicorn (born, raised, and based), queer, vegan, and dedicated to leaving a positive impact through her life, work, and her website, Wild Hearted. 

When she's not writing, she's traveling, reading a book, trying not to kill her houseplants, worshiping her dog, or having an existential crisis. Follow her on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and Twitter, and LinkedIn
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