Royal Blue
A rich, opaque bluish purple shade that looks equally chic on fingers and toes.
Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer in I Know What Boys Like ($16, neimanmarcus.com)
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Sea Foam Green
This creamy pale mint shade is a subtle, more wearable iteration of last season's green polish trend.
Essie Nail Polish in Absoluely Shore ($8, essie.com)
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Electric Red
Red looks chic year-round, but during the summer months brighten up with a poppy hue with orange undertones.
Dior Vernis in Trafalgar ($21 at dior.com)
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Bright Orange
Nothing looks better with a (faux) tan than a vibrant pop of glossy orange nail polish.
Givenchy Vernis Please! Nail Lacquer in Acid Orange ($16.50, sephora.com) and Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Gamma ($14, sephora.com)
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Turquoise
Straight off the Prabal Gurung Spring 2011 runway, this limited-edition shade is super trendy this season.
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Model Behavior ($7.99, ulta.com)
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Deep Purple
From lilac to violet, there are a slew of purple polishes out right now, but we love this pretty, rich lavender hue best.
Orly Nail Lacquer in Frolic ($7, orlybeauty.com)
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Canary Yellow
These sunny shades will instantly brighten up your summer look.
Julep Nail Vernis in Blake ($14, julep.com) and Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Mimosa ($25, chanel.com)
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Fruit Punch
A playful pinky-red hue that's perfect if you like to work a matching mani-pedi.
Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour in Tutti Frutti ($4.99, target.com)
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Fuchsia
If hot pink just isn't bold enough for you, try this shimmery, super-bright magenta lacquer.
Essie Nail Polish in Super Bossa Nova ($8, essie.com)
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Glitter
Apply three coats of this lime glitter shade for an intense metallic finish.
Nicole by OPI Lacquer in Brilliant Idea ($7.19, target.com)
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Neon
Eye-popping shades of green, blue and pink are everywhere this summer. These colors have a matte finish with just a hint of shimmer.
Zoya Mod Matte Collection ($8 each, zoya.com)
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Juicy Pink
Pink polish is a summer staple and we're loving this universally flattering hue, which has hints of coral.
TopShop Nail Polish in Peeping Tom ($10, us.topshop.com)
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