If you believe in the mood-boosting powers of a fresh coat of nail polish — like glossy pink, inky black, or anything in-between — then you'd probably agree that now is a great time for a manicure. Whether you've ripped off your gels during a stressful day (then went through our quick, three-step rehab plan), or you're just looking for a productive way to pass the time while social distancing, a DIY manicure is foolproof, so long as you have the right polish color.
As if by luck, this spring's newest shades are some of the happiest we've seen all year: peony pink, frosty periwinkle, and tons of other variations on pastels and confetti, all of which you can grab now and rotate through your fingers and toes. Shop the five feel-good tones, ahead.
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Sweet Mint
Essie's spring 2020 collection includes an array of limited-edition pastels, the most novel being this soft green, which is the perfect blend of pistachio, honeydew melon, and Orbit Sweet Mint gum.
Essie can dew attitude, $, available at Essie
Peony Pink
If you're craving a light pink, go with an opaque polish that won't take four coats to achieve a full-coverage shine. Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle says that was her main goal when creating this $8 shade of creamy peony.
Olive & June 7-FREE NAIL POLISH in JM, $, available at Olive & June
Frosty Periwinkle
Cirque Colors calls this periwinkle blue with delicate shimmer Hygge — Danish for "cozy" — which is perfect for a snuggly, at-home vibe.
Cirque Colors Hygge, $, available at Cirque Colors
Confetti Sprinkle
Sally Hansen recently collaborated with Jelly Belly to create a collection of candy-inspired shades to add to the brand's quick-dry line. This Birthday Cake shade is a universal win, like vanilla Funfetti frosting.
Sally Hansen Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color Jelly Belly - 0.33 fl oz, $, available at Target
Sheer Peach
Orange nail polish can be tricky when you're looking for a subtle shade, like pumpkin or clementine. Pro tip: Opt for a soft peach undertone in a sheer polish, which allows you to build intensity or leave it as a your-nails-but-better gloss.
Butter London Butter London Pantone Color of the Year 2019 Patent Shine 10X Shimmer Nail Lacquer, $, available at Ulta Beauty
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