Nail Polish Colors That Scream Summer Vacation

May 26, 2022
Ariel Wodarcyk
By: Ariel Wodarcyk | Makeup.com by L'Oréal
Essie Isle See You Later and Essie Tropic Low on multicolored graphic background
Embrace summer with open arms (or hands) by painting your nails a fun, vibrant color. Whether you pick a cheerful shade that matches your swimsuit, the same blue as the oceans you want to swim in or a coral that mimics a summer sunset, this is the season for all eyes to be on your nails. Find all our favorite vacation-ready manicure shades below.

Essie Isle See You Later

Essie’s summer 2022 collection has something for everyone, from refined nudes to funky shades of green and purple (keep reading to see those). But we can’t imagine getting through summer without at least one hot pink manicure. This electric hue has a flattering cream finish and blue undertones that pop on every skin tone.
Essie Isle See You Later Nail Polish

Essie Tropic Low

Make your nails sparkle with this mesmerizing golden-green duochrome shade. Paint a sheer layer of shimmer over bare nails or use it as a topper to make any nail color underneath more ethereal.


Essie Tropic Low Nail Polish

Essie Set The Tiki Bar High

If super-bright colors aren’t really your thing, we think you’ll fall for this deep purple.The sultry color reminds us of late nights at the beach and humid summer storms.


Essie Set The Tiki Bar High Nail Polish

Lights Lacquer in Send Noodles

Even if you’re not lounging by the pool right this moment, get a taste of vacation life with a bright turquoise polish. This boldly pigmented formula is cruelty-free and vegan.


Lights Lacquer in Send Noodles

Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer in Watt Yel-Lookin’ At? 

Go bold with this neon yellow shade. It pops on every skin tone, but looks especially vibrant against a fresh summer tan. Speaking of which, here are some self-tanning formulas we love to enhance your glow without damaging your skin.
Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer in Watt Yel-Lookin’ At?

Jinsoon Enflamée

A fiery orangey-coral shade is a summer must-have. This one is highly pigmented and has a tapered brush that makes even painting with your non-dominant hand surprisingly simple.


Jinsoon Enflamée Nail Polish

Design: Juliana Campisi

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