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Summer 2021 is upon us! And you know what that means: new nail polish colors! So, what are the best new luxury nail polish brands to buy this Summer season? Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has curated a list of the 12 trending luxury nail polish colors to love, buy and wear this summer 2021, just in time for sandal season.

trending nail polish colors for Summer 2021

In case you missed the memo – it’s open-toe shoe season!  And you know what that means, right?  You’ve acquired more nail real estate for painting.

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It also means it’s officially time to say bye to last season’s dark and moody shades and say hello to something a little more warm and bright.

New trending luxury nail polish colors to love, buy and wear in summer 2021.

New trending luxury nail polish colors to love, buy and wear in summer 2021.

Whether you’re doing an at-home pedicure or manicure job, or are finally back to visiting your favorite local spot, we’ve got the right shade for you. To help you put your best and most manicured foot forward this season, we’ve rounded up 12 of the trendiest warm weather nail colors.

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From eye catching brights to new neutrals inspired by natural elements, scroll down for our favorite new nail polishes for summer 2021.

12 luxury nail polish brands and colors best for Summer 2021

1. smith & cult call me poetry

Call Me Poetry ($18) is a sheer rose gold from Smith & Cult that leaves behind a subtle glimmer that makes nails look put-together but doesn’t scream “polish.”

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The best luxury nail polish colors for the Summer: Smith & Cult Call Me Poetry. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $18

2. pear nova my candy rain

Brighten up your summer blues with Pear Nova’s creamy turquoise shade My Candy Rain ($13.50).

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Pear Nova My Candy Rain. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $13.50

3. jin soon daisy

Daisy ($18), the multi-colored flower confetti polish from nail artist Jin Soon, that’s like a party for your summer mani.

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What luxury nail polish brands to buy: Jin Soon Daisy. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $18

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4. deborah lippmann can’t stop the feeling!

A punchy pink like Deborah Lippmann’s Can’t Stop The Feeling! ($20) is always a good idea for summer.

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Deborah Lippmann Can’t Stop the Feeling. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $20

5. olive & june bright and focused

Need a pick-me-up? Don’t we all. Olive & June’s sunny Bright and Focused ($8) has a vibrant finish and really stands out against your skin. Try it on all ten fingers, or use it as an accent color.

Olive & June Bright and Focused. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $8

6. cirque carpe diem

Play up your summer bronze with Cirque’s pure white Carpe Diem ($12.50) polish.

What luxury nail polish brands to buy: Cirque Carpe Diem. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $12.50

7. côte no. 52 clementine orange

Evoke the magic of a summer sunset with a few swipes of Côte’s No. 52 Clementine Orange ($18) on your tips and toes.

Côte NO. 52 Clementine Orange. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $18

8. dior massaï

There’s nothing a fire red shade can’t do to boost your confidence and Dior’s high shine Massaï ($28) shade is hot stuff – sorry, we couldn’t resist!

The best luxury nail polish colors for the Summer: Dior Massaï. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $28

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9. jessie monroe send nudes

Looking for the perfect transitional shade to take you through to summer? Try Jessie Monroe’s soft bubblegum pink nail polish called Send Nudes ($13).

Jessie Monroe Send Nudes. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $13

10. j. hannah artichoke

Channel the lush tropics by painting on J. Hannah’s Artichoke ($19). If you’re hesitant to wear a little green on your nails, try it on your toes to, well, dip your toe in.

J. Hannah Artichoke. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $19

11. emilie heathe big night out

Emilie Heathe’s rich, jewel toned purple dubbed Big Night Out ($28) is perfect for your first big night out post vaccine. Roaring 20’s here we come!

The best luxury nail polish colors for the Summer: Emilie Heathe Big Night Out. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $28

12. chanel golden sand

If brights and neons are a little too on-the-nose for you this summer, opt for more subtle shade. Chanel’s Golden Sand ($28) has a golden, iridescent shimmer that basically acts like a body glow for your nails.

What luxury nail polish brands to buy: Chanel Golden Sand. Courtesy Photo.

BUY NOW – $28

luxury nail polish brands and colors perfect for Summer 2021

That’s it – 12 summer nail polish colors to love, buy and wear in 2021. Which one is your new favorite?

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Jillian Tangen is the Head of Research at Dandelion Chandelier and a former Senior Research Analyst at McKinsey & Co and Analyst at Shearman & Sterling. She is an avid fan of Nordic design, having owned an independent lifestyle store and sales agency focused on emerging Scandinavian design. Jillian lives in New York and is married with three young children. She loves cross-country skiing, the New York Rangers, reading, travel and discovering new brands.

Jillian Tangen

Jillian is a lifestyle editor at Dandelion Chandelier covering topics like fashion, travel, entertainment and on occasion, even finance. She thinks there’s no such thing as having too many sweaters.