Summer Nail Obsessions

A simple mani or pedi in this season’s freshest shades will be just the touch you need to spice up your warm-weather wardrobe. Say goodbye to deep hues and milky pastels and say hello to neons! Yep, in homage to highlighters and Post-its (who knew?), kick it old-school this summer à la Miley Cyrus and Fergie.

Manicurist to the stars Kimmie Kyees notes that “neon shades are just FUN” and says applying a coat of white before your preferred color will really make your polish pop against your bikini clad bod or your LBD.

Unfortunately, sometimes work (or the kids, the dog, The Bachelorette) gets the best of us and our nails suffer the consequences. Still in the mood to rock sexy nails but need a little help? Try these Express On Nails from Kiss. Easy to apply and easy to go glam! ($5.79 at Walgreens).

Caution: you might match your creamsicle this summer. Milani’s jam-packed neon line makes it sooo hard to pick favorites, but the Awesome Orange ($5) is terrifically tangy!

For a splurge, look no further than Chanel’s Roberston Boulevard collection (um, it debuted two years ago! Talk about trendsetting!). We’re into Rodeo Drive ($25), not just because we think of Pretty Woman and all the fabulous shopping, but because this purple truly packs a punch.

Shield your eyes! From the runways to your hands, the outlook is sunny this summer. Need Sunglasses ($4.95) by OPI is a yellow so bright, we’re sure you’ll need stunna shades.

Nail pens, like Sally Hansen Color Quick Chrome Pens in Turquoise Chrome Frost, are what’s new. This easy to use (read: hard to mess up!) pen goes on smoothly for a no mess mani in minutes. The teal shade is super old-school, but so now! ($7.25)

We may be a little partial to pink (our entire office is decorated in the hot hue), but believe us when we say that the computer screen does not do this screaming shade justice. A coat of Essie’s Pink Parka ($3.75) will really warm your hands up.

-Lynden Halpern

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  • Lesley:

    I love Essie polishes! I usually go with the lighter colors though. Love “Ballet Slippers”.

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    Andrea:

    i cant even fathom press on nails this day and age!

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  • Lisa M:

    I have on a hot pink called Short Shorts by Essie! Love the brights for summer!

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  • JENNY ARCE:

    Forever 21 has some great neon shades at great prices

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    Jennifer Smith:

    fiercely fiona by OPI is an awesome yellow too

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    jenny-o:

    love those colors!

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  • clarisse mello:

    i want that opi color!!

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