The pros fill us in.
Suddenly, youre cravingbright colorsandsoft pastelsinstead of moody tonesand spring 2025 is the perfect time to indulge those cravings.
Rock Candy
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Mini-maximalism is coming into play, says celebrity manicuristJulie Kandalec.
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Kandalec says spring is the perfect time to embrace your inner coquette.
The aptly namedLights Lacquer Coquette Collectioneven includes stickers and pearls to turn your mani into a masterpiece.
Blue Denim
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Snagged tickets to theCowboy Cartertour?
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Youll want to pull on your best Levis jeansand a manicure to match.
Its a more unexpected but still super wearable way to wear color.
Olive & Junes newBandana BlueandYour Mani Looks So Good in Those Jeans.
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Pastel Micro-French
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The minimalmicro-French manicuregets an upgrade for spring with seasonal pastel shades.
Swap the traditional white for mint green, periwinkle, or ever-trendy butter yellow.
Its the perfect chic, neutral look that goes with all outfits.
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Top your barely there polish with a glint of chrome or some microshimmer sparkle.
Airy Pastels
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Heather Reynosa, OPI Global Education Director, agrees.
The texture adds dimension and depth to the chiffon-like shades and makes them look otherworldly.
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For an added layer of texture, place dots of a glossy topcoat atop the matte finish.
OPIs new baby blue shimmerHappy Play-ceis perfect for experimentation.
(Walton likes the cobalt blueButler just.)
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The ocean treasures look just as good on your nails.
This look is soft, pretty, and shimmery, says Van Iderstine.
It enhances your mani with stunning dimensional shimmer without feeling too all-out glittery.
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She recommends incorporating 3D pearls or pearl topper effects.
Try Olive & JunesAtlasandFreshwaterpolishes or theTrue Pearl French Press-Ons.
Edwards likes Kisss Bare But Better press-on nails in the shadeSlay,a sheer nude dotted with tiny pearls.
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Pastel Chrome
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Chrome finishes arent going anywhere; theyre going to be bigger than ever.
Her pick is Zoyas baby pink shadeDot, topped with a chrome powder or polish.
Van Iderstine is feeling a country-western vibe for spring.
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Otherwise, a soft beige suede like Olive & JunesLine Dancing Bootsgives off some serious cowgirl energy.
This look takes a few steps, but the end result is totally worth it.
Theyre emerging as a bold, chic contrast to traditional spring colors.
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According to Choi, the palette feels modern, polished, and refreshingly different.
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