16 Summer Nail Polishes That Will Brighten Up Your Mood No Matter What

First, lock down a blood orange manicure. Then, lock down a blood orange margarita. Repeat as necessary.

Shine bright like the perfect yellow nail. Who doesn't want a little bit of sunshine on their nail beds?

Summer doesn't have to be all about color. It can also be a great time to get back to basics. Wear nudes or send nudes. Whatever you choose, it's your #HotGirlSummer.

Pretty pastels were a thing of the spring. It's time to revamp your nail game with neon! The purple hue is semi-matte so it won't leave your nails looking too shiny. If you're feeling extra, add a top coat of sparkles in a light purple for a full violet look.

Go green. The color of leaves and trees and all the wonders of the great outdoors. 

The brilliant minds at YSL Beauty were inspired by street graffiti and made this collection to pay homage to the art. Included in the limited edition “The Street and I” collection is this perfect opaque summer white.

This party-in-a-bottle has been around for awhile, but like actual confetti, balloons, cupcakes, and champagne, it never goes out of style.

Take millennial pink to the next level with this baby pink that’s soft, subtle, and royalty-approved. 

We're not talking about magenta enough. The magical color made popular in most middle schools has an easy and free vibe that's perfect for summer. 

If you're going for "the barer the better" summer aesthetic, make this creamy nude your go-to.

Call it crimson, scarlet, fire engine, or cherry—we'll call it the ultimate red nail. We're happy to report it is as long-lasting as it is gorgeous.

Before you write off the merits of black polish in the summer months, try it with your brightest floral or your hottest neon. We'll refrain from the I-told-ya-sos.

An aquamarine dream. UO's polish is cruelty-free and long lasting. Win, win, win.

Ask a scientist to color-match the tone of wet sand glimmering under a pink sunset, then put it in a bottle. Here's the result.

If neon purple isn't your jam, may we suggest neon pink? For the Barbie girls of summer. It's your world, we're just living in it. 

Coral meets tangerine in this hybrid nail polish color. The shiny finish is almost as bright as the sun and looks great with a tan. Smith and Cult also gets bonus points for being a vegan brand.