The sun is finally shining, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and we’re ready to swap our dark winter hues for bright spring nail colors.

While we were tempted to stick to our vampy staples, there’s something about the warmer months that inspires us to go bolder with our manicures. And this season, a slew of nail trends are making their way onto our fingertips (and Instagram feeds). From fun shades of blue and yellow to playful patterns and designs, these new spring nail trends have us ready to book a mani-pedi appointment.

Ahead, check out all of the spring nail color trends you need to know about in 2018.

Spring is the time to experiment with bright nail colors that otherwise would be deemed inappropriate during the colder months.

Spring nail color trends include pastel hues and vivid brights. Match your spring ensemble with these vibrant, eye-catching shades!

Check out 6 of the hottest spring nail color trends below.

Spring nail colors are in full bloom. Here, the best spring nail polish shades and trends straight from the runways.

In need of a spring nail color update? We’ve got you covered. We asked top nail professionals to weigh in on the best trends to try this season—and we promise they’ll be everywhere. From a soft pink shade to an unexpected mauve, here are the spring nail colors you’re going to see all over Instagram and IRL.

1. Blue

I love blue nails because they look great on all skin tones and last through so many activities. I am loving Essie Bobbing for Baubles right now!

Spring is coming, so it’s time to switch out your nail color from dark winter hues to bright and fun spring shades! The two hottest trends this season are pastel and neon. Let’s explore some of the best new nail colors for spring, and how to work them into your daily life.

Pastels are a great way to bring a little more brightness into your life without going too bold. One of the most popular new pastel shades is mint green. Mint is classic, and a shade that will never go out of style. It looks great with every skin tone, and especially pairs well with a spring tan! If you want something a little more fun and flirty, try Essie’s new Bubble Bath pink nail polish. The shade is light and subtle, but still feminine and bright.

If you’re looking for something more trendy and bold, neon nails are here to stay this season! Neon orange was one of the biggest trends at New York Fashion Week, appearing on runways from Marc Jacobs to Jason Wu. A bright orange or coral shade looks great with a tan or dark complexion. If you want something a bit more eye-catching, try neon yellow or green! Neons are perfect for an evening

With the new season upon us, it’s time to toss your winter nail shades and prepare for spring. But if you’re looking to make a statement this season, you can’t just use any old polish.

Luckily, we’ve done all the work for you. We scoured Instagram for the most popular polishes of the season. From pastel pinks to sunny yellows, these are the must-have shades that’ll have your nails on point all spring long.

It’s the last few days of winter, and you know what that means: It’s time to see what the nail trends are for spring. You’ve seen the sneak peek at Pantone’s 2017 color of the year, Greenery, and now you’re ready for all things spring. But first, let’s take a look back at winter for a second. If you’ve been keeping up with your nails, then you know there were some great polishes this season. We saw a lot of cream polishes that were great for winter because they’re not as shiny as others, which is perfect when you want to hide those dry hands. We also saw some really gorgeous blues and purples. If you didn’t get to try those colors out on your nails yet, don’t worry — I’m sure they’ll be back next winter.

Now it’s time to move onto spring nail colors. For the upcoming season we are seeing everything from baby pastels to bold colors to classic reds. And there is truthfully something for everyone. You can keep your nails simple with a light pink or nude color or even go bold with a bright blue color. The choice is yours!

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Spring is all about new beginnings, and thanks to the latest nail trends, that includes your manicure. While some of the biggest names in the beauty world — like Essie, Butter London, and OPI — are looking to the past for inspiration, others like Nails Inc. and Julep are taking a page out of Pantone’s color book and embracing five of the 10 shades in its Spring 2016 Fashion Color Report.

Spring brings with it a sense of vitality, energy, and freshness. This season is all about recharging your life and going bolder than you ever have before. From bright coral and “Tropical Punch” to dusty pink and blue-gray, you’re going to be seeing these colors everywhere — from fashion runways to your favorite salon.