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13 of the best nail polishes to get your fingers summer ready
It's finally time to do that pedicure you've been putting off
Summer is finally here and you know what means? Underboob sweat. Well that and some of the best nail polish shades of the entire year.
I'll be the first to admit it takes at least 25 degree heat for me to finally get round to painting my toe nails and with so many bright, colourful shades to choose from, I really don't know where to start.
First up there's Nails Inc's 'Time For A Reset', a positively juicy looking coral that's also made from 73% plant-based ingredients. Then there's Barry M's Hi Vis Neon collection which is so bright it has the power to stop traffic. Plus when have you ever gone wrong with a £4 Barry M purchase, never.
Chanel and Dior's much-anticipated summer 2021 releases are also in here and I'm especially taken with Dior's Hasard which is a unique terracotta shade that has the ability to transport you directly to Morocco (even without a plane ticket).
And how have I got this far without telling you about Essie's 'Juicy Details' aka the brightest cobalt blue, which in my opinion was most definitely inspired by Carrie Bradshaw's walls.
Essentially, I have hand-picked the ultimate summer 2021 shades just for you, because painting your nails is enough of a chore without spending hours debating your colour choice.
We might not be leaving the UK this summer, but with nails this bright we might just be able to trick our brains into thinking we're lounging by the pool.
Nails inc. Nails Inc. 73% Plant Power Nail Varnish in Time for a Reset
If juicy was a colour, this would surely be it. Vegan, cruelty free and made from 73% plant based ingredients, Nails Inc's 'Time for a Reset' has to be the shade for summer 2021.
We might not be able to afford Kim Kardashian's tropical island getaways, but what we can do is paint our toe nails the same matching shade of neon yellow thanks to Peacći.
While our summer wardrobe might still be all black everything, our nails don't have to be with this neon orange from Barry M.
Our teenage years might be far behind us, but we'll never tire of a bright pink come summer. Nails, toes, who cares, just give us the bottle and a quick dry top coat.
If you prefer something a little more subtle, CND's 'Creekside' is a beautiful soft blue which will compliment any of those Zara floaty dresses you've ordered.
I'm a little bit in love with Dior's 2021 Summer Dune collection. There's no neons or bold brights, but instead warm, earthy tones that will compliment all skin tones.
The closest we've got to a cruise (or a Chanel bag) is watching Jane McDonald clips on YouTube, this delicious sun-kissed orange will change all that.
Remember in the Sex and the City movie when Carrie goes all single girl and renovates her apartment? Don't try and tell me this isn't the exact colour of her walls.
Call me Kris Jenner, but I LOVE a white nail in summer. It's so clean, it shows off the tan and it makes me feel like I'm a mother of 6 wildly rich children.
Jessica Nails Custom Colour Vio-Light Nail Varnish
To be fair, I love a lilac shade all year round, but any excuse to include this cute shade from Jessica.
Mavala Nail Colour in Natural
You know when your nails have had a super dose of vitamin D and they've grown long and strong? THIS is the only thing you'll want on them. Essentially a 'my lips but better' for your nails.
She's a bit tropical, she's a bit mermaid inspired, she's a bit do I buy a toe ring to compliment my pedicure. Basically Orly's 'It's up to Blue' is everything.
We all know by now that nudes are not a one size fits all and this shade by Télle Moi is a *chef's kiss* on darker skin tones.
Laura is a former writer for Cosmopolitan UK, covering everything beauty and fashion related and specialises in makeup, plus-size fashion and the world of YouTube. Her favourite pastime is reminding everyone of that one time she met Charlie Hunnam and Jason Momoa. Please don't ask to see the pictures...
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