The 19 Most Popular Nail Colors, According to Editors & Manicurists

We don't care what season it is — Essie's Licorice works for them all. Remark (who works with the brand) agrees. "This is my go-to black: pure, undiluted, and densely pigmented," she says.

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"Dior Incognito is a beautiful neutral that complements every skin tone," says Inzerillo. And that's the damn truth. Plus, it goes with every outfit, too. A win-win in our book.

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A cherry red with blue undertones, like Chanel Le Vernis in Pirate, is both sophisticated and eye-catching. "I can't count the number of times this color was worn on the red carpet," said Hanna, whose celebrity clients often request this shade.

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A cool baby blue is what Miss Pop calls "chill vibes in a bottle." She loves the Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro polish in Above the Clouds, which has a formula that dries with full opacity in as little as one coat.

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Looking for a true dark green? "Paintbox Like Wild actually reads green from afar — many greens are too bright or read black," says Kandalec. Near or far, people will envy you over this hue.

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OPI Polly Want a Lacquer is the perfect pastel lavender that provides a subtle jolt of color, says Nuñez. It may take two or three coats to achieve the hue seen in the bottle, but trust us, it's so worth it.

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Orly Skinny Dip is the kind of shade that takes your mind to the beach, no matter what time of the year it is. Plus, "This ocean blue is great on toes for all skin tones," says Inzerillo.

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Defy & Inspire Bridezilla is Inzerillo's pick for the sultriest deep-red manicure. The high-shine formula makes nails look healthy, and it matches perfectly with a full glass of your favorite merlot.

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We hope we weren't the only teens who painted their nails with Wite-Out. Essie's Blanc is the perfect nail-safe replacement for it. "This is your best bet for a highly pigmented and opaque white," says manicurist Betina Goldstein.

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According to Inzerillo, Peacci's Mamasita is the best bright-orange nail polish. And she's not lying. This vibrant hue stands out against all skin tones with just one coat.

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This rich brown shade will definitely have your sweet tooth craving dessert. "Zoya Louise is a creamy chocolate color that's beautiful on darker skin tones," says Inzerillo.

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Beige-pink is a nail polish color that's fit for most occasions. Case in point: Essie Nail Enamel in Topless and Barefoot, which has been a favorite at weddings, Fashion Week, and red carpet events. Elle cites this color as a celebrity favorite, noting that it’s Blake Lively’s "go-to nude."

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"Butter London Strawberry Fields is a full-coverage pink that you don't need multiple coats of," says Inzerillo. We love this shade for summer, but it doesn't hurt to include it in your nail kit all year round for a little brightness on those dark and gloomy winter days.

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In a sea of blue hues, there is one shade that stands out. Elle calls indigo — particularly the shimmering OPI Nail Lacquer in Russian Navy — a statement-making nail polish color.

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Sweeping on a layer of an iridescent nail polish instantly adds dimension to your manicure. For a multicolored shift that borders on magical, New York City-based manicurist, Miss Pop suggests painting on one coat of Zoya Professional Lacquer in Leia before sealing your look with a top coat.

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Blackberry — particularly Chanel Le Vernis in Vamp — is a favorite among multiple nail pros, and it makes complete sense as to why. The smoky red hue is so sultry, it earned a Best of Beauty Award, garnered a loyal following, and even spurred its own Wikipedia page. Elle says she can recall an instance where the nail polish sold out and was auctioned for hundreds on eBay the year it first launched.

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A deep, violet nail polish color is equal parts regal and approachable. LeChat Dare to Wear Lacquer in Violet Fizz, a jewel-tone purple, makes the case for this, and is, according to Elle, one of Emilia Clarke's favorite nail colors.

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A dark, nearly black shade of brown adds an element of mystery to your manicure. An example of this is Essie Nail Enamel in Wicked, which Elle said was born from the demand for vampy shades after Chanel Le Vernis in Vamp had initially sold out.

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Nail artist Savannah Walker rarely works with traditional nail polish these days — her highly detailed masterpieces call for gel and other pro materials — but she's still fond of OPI Nail Lacquer in Cajun Shrimp. Walker calls it "hot red" — a little more coral than a true cherry shade, making it an equally bright but not as predictable option.

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