The 25 Prettiest Nail Colors Fashion People Won't Stop Wearing

Choosing the perfect nail polish shade can be a daunting task, especially when faced with a wall of options. Are you in the mood for bold and vibrant or subtle and versatile? Will it complement your skin tone? Does a higher price guarantee quality? Fortunately, there is a group of highly influential individuals who have made style their career or passion: the fashion crowd. Today, we are delving into the world of street-style bloggers, trendsetting women, and off-duty models who have an impeccable eye for aesthetics, whether it's the perfect wash of their denim or a camera-ready manicure.

Who better to ask about the nail polish shades that fashion-forward people are currently wearing than the talented nail artists who work with them? According to celebrity nail artists Gina Edwards and Sonya Meesh, their fashion-forward clients have been requesting bright orange shades (especially in jelly polishes), lavender with blue undertones, vibrant fuchsia, rosy pinks, and electric greens. Consider this your exclusive insight; it's time to put away your sheer shades and embrace attention-grabbing pigments. This season, for fashion-forward individuals, the motto is the brighter, the better.

Take Time to Prep

The key to achieving a flawless manicure? Preparing your nails before applying polish. According to Meesh, "If you want a smooth and long-lasting manicure, it's essential to put in the effort and take care of your nails. This means exfoliating and hydrating." She emphasizes the importance of hydration and treating your nails with the same care you give your face, as it sets the foundation for a manicure that lasts. Meesh recommends Orly's Cutique Cuticle and Stain Remover for removing stains and exfoliating dry skin, as well as Dermelect's Revital-oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment for maintaining healthy nails.

To achieve a smooth application, Edwards suggests using a ridge-filling base coat to even out any ridges and enhance the longevity of the base coat and nail polish. She also advises wiping the brush carefully with a paper towel or pad to remove any lint or air particles. Ready to paint your nails? Keep scrolling for some inspiration from our talented nail artists and favorite fashion enthusiasts. Trust me, you'll want to save these images for future reference!

Fashion-Forward Nail Polish Shades

According to celebrity nail artists, orange is in for spring and summer. We'll reach for this creamy tangerine shade inspired by Lauren Crowe's manicure.

Matcha Green

It's important to eat your greens, but more fun to wear them. New York City-based content creator Devin Arielle shows us how by matching her vibrant matcha nails to her outfit.

Vivid Magenta

Above, Amaka Hamelijnck sports magenta nails with delicate floral detailing on the pinky and index fingers. Edwards says she's seen a major rise in fuchsia shades.

Mellow Yellow

What better way to celebrate the arrival of warm weather than by diving into sunny hues? A color like Essie's All Fun & Games compliments all skin tones.

Playful Peach

It's been months since Kylie Jenner was spotting with this sweet peach manicure, and I'm still in love with it. I'll definitely be recreating it with ILNP's Sunny Days.

Milky Pink

Don't worry, neutral lovers. Barely-there polish shades are also on the rise. Crowe's pretty pink manicure is a simple and effective way to keep your nails looking chic.

Mocha Brown

Bright nail colors may be everywhere among the fashion crowd in the coming months, but so will earth tones as the coastal Cowgirl aesthetic is having a moment on TikTok. If you're not ready to don a cowgirl hat quite yet, brown-orange nail polish may be the way to go.

Daisy Yellow

Spotted: Hailey Bieber upgrading her signature glazed donut nails for a neon mani. While iridescent nails aren't out of style yet, yellow nails are definitely making a long-awaited comeback.

Moss Green

Another shade on the rise? Earth green. Elif, the founder and creative director of Iriss Studio, shows us how a stylish green manicure is done.

Iridescent Cream

Fashion people across all social media platforms are leaning hard into the mermaidcore trend this summer. Try it yourself by opting for a shimmering manicure in neutral hues for a classic touch.

Electric Cyan

While I normally gravitate toward manicures in neutral shades, I have a soft spot for bright blue once warm weather finally hits. Here, celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt pairs a blush base with minimal blue nail art.

Crushed Silver

Looking for a fun way to upgrade your everyday French manicure? The fashion people on my Instagram Explore page have been spotted with metal-toned tips.

Olive Green

This one's for the people who love their nails clean and short. Take a cue from celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein and give them a splash of color with a classic green shade.

Off-White

Versatile manicure looks are easier to achieve than you think—and won't clash with your outfits. A shade like Duri's White Cream is a must-have to capture all the neutral vibes.

Pastel Pink

Break out the pastel! Powdery-pink polishes will be flying off the shelves this season, so you better grab your own just in case.

Poppy Red

Whether or not you believe in the red-nail theory that's gone viral on TikTok, red manicures are popular with the fashion crowd. Hermès Nail Enamel in the shade Orange Poppy looks nearly identical to what model Camila Morrone wears in the shot above.

Sugarplum Purple

I've always been a fan of iridescent nails, especially when the polish shade deviates from creamy whites or blush pinks. I'll be using Londontown's Sugarplum to bring this look to life.

Nearly Nude

Nude pink nail polish is the manicure equivalent to the "no-makeup" makeup look. I love this look celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen created for Kaley Cuoco.

Ocean Blue

How gorgeous are these nails on Hamelijnck? As proven by this Amsterdam-based content creator, vibrant blue nail polish looks especially good when you match it to your makeup. 

Gold Varnish

Fashion people have embraced gold and silver as the finishing touch to any look. Ganzorigt created this effortlessly glam manicure for Vanessa Hudgens at last year's SAG Awards.

Soft Lavender

Is it any surprise Edwards' celebrity clientele is in love with lavender nail looks? Try Static Nails' polish in Lavender Fields to create a playful and stylish mani.

Orange Marmalade

Here's a great example from Goldstein of how to update a simple orange manicure with minimal details. I can't wait to try a delicate French tip during my next trip to the salon.

Juicy Plum

Don't wait until fall to play with purple shades for your manicures. Take this daring nail look from Nguyen, for example. Its shiny, textured, and edgy in all the best ways.

Dusty Rose

If you've been searching for the perfect rose polish to pull off the "quiet-luxury" trend that's taken over TikTok following Sofia Richie's wedding, Essie's nail polish in Final Stretch is a good place to start.

Desert Orange

Bring the intrigue and mystery of the desert with you wherever you go with this dusty, earth-toned orange. Our top pick to pull this look off? OPI's No Tan Lines polish.