There’s nothing quite like the feeling of heading to the nail salon to exchange your deep, moody winter manicure for your first spring set. Shades of burgundy are swapped for cheery orange-reds, taupes are exchanged with sky blues—after months of freezing cold winter days, the first taste of warm weather coupled with a bright, spring manicure is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Ready to get ahead of your spring manicures? These are the 20 hottest shades to try for spring 2025.
1. Pearl
This spring, opt for a subtle twist on the classic Hailey Bieber glazed nails with white chrome. They give a pearlescent effect that honestly makes me want to rewatch H2O: Just Add Water.
2. Lime Green
Take the dirty martini aesthetic to your nails with an olive-inspired manicure. It’ll provide a bright pop of color that feels effortlessly chic.
3. Classic French
French manicures perfectly embody the clean slate that’s yearned for when spring comes around.
4. Mauve
If milky pink shades have a chokehold on you, this mauve-pink is a stepping stone to a brighter shade that won’t totally overwhelm you.
5. Sunset Orange
Counting down the days until your summer wardrobe is in play? Sunset orange nails are calling your name. Whether or not the weather has warmed up, this manicure will make it feel like the sun is shining.
6. Bright White
This bright white screams “spring.” It’s the perfect transitional color to swap snowy days for sunny afternoons.
7. Milky Lavender
This soft lavender shade is the perfect color to transition out of more muted winter polishes and into the pastels of spring.
8. Matcha Green
This spring, muted pastel greens are replacing our go-to mints, and I’m not mad about it. Put away Essie’s Mint Candy Apple and opt for a matcha-inspired shade instead.
9. Sheer White
The clean-girl aesthetic is still going strong, and this barely-there manicure is just what you need to round out the look this spring.
10. Apricot
This muted apricot gives “juicy and bright” instead of “traffic cone orange,” and we can’t wait to add it to our spring rotation.
11. Stormy Grey
If you find yourself reaching for deep grey polishes, try this lighter, cool-toned shade of grey instead.
12. Raspberry
Pink nails will never go out of style, but this deep raspberry-esque version is the cool-girl way to wear it this spring.
13. Classic Red
The red nail theory isn’t slowing down anytime soon—in fact, it’s gearing up to become even more popular this year. This bright, classic red is a quintessential spring hue.
14. Creamy Blue
Blue skies are ahead, and this muted blue nail polish will help welcome them with open arms.
15. Milky White
If fresh linens could be a nail color, it would be this crisp, creamy white. Add this to your spring 2025 lineup ASAP.
16. Pale Yellow
This cheery, sunny yellow is a must-wear shade this spring—and we have a hunch it’ll spark joy every time you get a glimpse of it.
17. Ballet Pink
Love a classic pink? 2025’s pale pink trend translates perfectly to spring nails.
18. Soft Shimmer
If you can’t decide between milky lavender and stormy grey, this whimsical shade is your answer.
19. Lilac
This lilac shade feels like spotting tulips blooming on a warm spring day.
20. Cobalt Blue
If you’re manifesting bold energy this spring, a cobalt blue manicure is for you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lauren Blue, Assistant Editor
As an Assistant Editor for The Everygirl, Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives. Her articles span the topics of must-read books, movies, home tours, travel itineraries—and everything in between. When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Goodreads for new releases to feature on the site.
