This Just In: The 9 Prettiest Nail Colors For Spring, Predicted By Experts

Nail colors are often the first byproducts to come from the general fashion and beauty trend cycle since it's relatively easy (and low commitment) to experiment with your mani; that said, there's no better time for experts to share their predicted shades for the season. See below! Spring's hottest nail colors are ripe for the picking: 

When you think of the spring color family, chances are your mind immediately goes to pastels. "Flowers are budding and nail polishes turn pastel," adds Nadine Abramcyk, co-founder and head of brand of clean salon Tenoverten. What better way to celebrate the new blooms than a pop of color on your tips? But that doesn't make pastels basic—to jazz up your look, Van Iderstine recommends adding a bit of iridescent shimmer on top. 

According to Jin Soon Choi, editorial manicurist and founder of JINSoon, muted blues are poised to dominate this season, thanks to the slew of denim maxi skirts seen on spring/summer runways.

"Chartreuse green is our No. 1 on-trend shade for spring this year," says Van Iderstine regarding Olive & June's aptly named Farmer's Market collection. "It's bright, different, and so chic." 

On the subject of farmstand-inspired nails, a bright carrot orange is also hot this season. Think less creamsicle (unless you'd like to go the soft candy route) and more tangerine. Keep it bright and juicy.  

"Or layer a shimmery pearl shade over your classic toasted beige or ivory hues," Van Iderstine adds. Any beachy number will do, so long as you add some ocean-inspired shimmer. 

With just a swipe of polish, you'll immediately achieve an interesting, textured effect. "It adds a bit of a romantic effect and a lot of fun to the upcoming season," she explains. 

"But for spring, we're seeing it with a bit more of a flavor punch," says Van Iderstine. "Think of this look like a glossy lip stain—a kiss of barely there color and tons of shine." Instead of using a neutral as your base, choose one coat of jelly magenta to layer underneath a shiny, clear number. The result will appear just like your favorite lip oil: sheer and oh-so-juicy. 

It's not the most obvious pick among the powder-soft pastels, but that's exactly the point, says Choi. "I have seen black trending among fashionistas this spring, because, like sheer, the color black complements all other nail polish colors and types of attire really well," she notes. "I would almost go so far as to say that black will be the new sheer of the season." You heard it here first! 

"Stick of butter" yellow is still going strong in fashion—a buttercream ensemble is decidedly the most delicious statement you can make. If you're not a fan of head-to-toe yellow, try testing the waters with buttercup nails. "A pale pastel butter yellow or muted sage is so fun," says Van Iderstine. I say be bold and go for the butter. 

There are ultimately no "rules" for seasonal nail colors (or any beauty trends, for that matter), so go ahead and gloss your tips in whatever shade you please. But if you're wondering which hues are expected to dominate the spring season, the experts bet we'll see iterations of the above. Now, nail colors are only half of the equation—if you're wondering which nail shape you should choose, see here to find the outline that's best for you.