Nail Polish Handpicked For Spring

With a few fresh coats of polish, nails can infuse a look with elegance or sprinkle it with novelty. Just ask Cardi B, who has yet to make an appearance sans a decadent manicure. The newest shades of the season capture the essence of spring, with hues mirroring those of fresh blooms and cloudless skies. CR compiled a bouquet of fresh spring shades for both traditionalists and the avant-garde.

DIOR

Perfect for a French manicure À LA CARINE, this translucent shade enhances the nails' natural color with a petal-like sheen.

Dior Vernis Couture Color, 155 Tra-La-La, $27

TOM FORD

A minimalist shade that coats the nails with a whisper of blush, this polish harmonizes seamlessly with any floral print imaginable.

Tom Ford Beauty Nail Polish, Sugar Dune, $35

GIVENCHY

For a pastel with a punch of pink, enlist the talents of this perky hue.

Givenchy Pink Perfecto Nail Polish, $24

DEBORAH LIPPMANN

A berry fizz that yields a gel manicure effect without the need of UV lights.

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro Nail Polish, Sweet Emotion, $20

YVES SAINT LAURENT

Because red never goes out of style.

YSL La Laque Couture, Rouge, $28

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

For a candy-coated mani, Christian Louboutin has you covered, with this poppy duo.

Christian Louboutin Beauty Loubitag Collection 1, $60

MARC JACOBS

More unexpected than a pink hue but less ostentatious than a pop of blue, this pale minty green is perfect for the traditionalist willing to venture outside of the lines.

Marc Jacobs Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Lacquer, Mint Creme, $18

TENOVERTEN

Revive your nails with a few slicks of this aquamarine hue reminiscent of Tahitian coasts.

TenOverTen Nail Polish, Rivington 017, $18

GUCCI

A sunbathed peach tone to match your vacation glow, this is the perfect transition color for spring to summer.

Gucci Nail Bold High-Gloss Lacquer, $30

SMITH & CULT

A faint yellow that reads like a sunny cream, this endearing shade offers a refreshing alternative to traditional neutrals.

Smith & Cult Nail Polish, The Bee Side, $18

O.P.I

From a cream yellow to a pale daffodil hue, this polish offers the perfect segue into the less trodden world of yellow manicures.

O.P.I Infinite Shine, Bee Mine Forever, $12.50

JIN SOON

An understated lilac pairs beautifully with springtime greens, pale neutrals, and other pastels.

Jin Soon Nail Polish, Ube, $18

LANCÔME

A sophisticated lavender echos the essence of the season.

Lancôme Vernis In Love Spring 2018 Collection, Crispy Lavender, $20

LONDONTOWN

Infused with botanical oils and minerals that prolong the polish's wear, you need not fret over the chipping of this sky-blue shade.

Londontown Lakur, Chuffed to Bits, $16

NAILS INC

Formulated with an almond butter base, this refined shade of blue hydrates the nail beds as it is worn.

Nails Inc. Sweet Almond Nail Polish Powered by Matcha, Linen Blue, $15

CHANEL

Inspired by her hometown, Lucia Pica created this honeysuckle hue alongside other vibrant shades that flourish in Naples. Wear with a POP OF PINK on the lip for a bright daytime look. Chanel Le Vernis, Longwear Nail Color, Giallo Napoli, $28