We independently evaluate all of our recommendations. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Style Nails The Best OPI Nail Colors For Summer 2024 It's time for fun summer nails. By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 19, 2024 Courtesy OPI While choosing a favorite OPI nail color would be quite the hard task, it really might depend on when you’re asking. Between the seasons and holidays, answers could vastly differ. There is always a time and place for classic neutrals all year long, but there is also plenty of opportunities to try out more seasonal shades. Switch up your monthly manicure by letting the polish shades of winter, and even spring, give way to the vibrant, lively nail colors of summertime, from colorful shades to flattering neutrals. These OPI summer nail colors will have you ready for the best season ever, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and all of the beach trips and family barbecues in between. Here are the best OPI nail shades for summer. OPI Let Me Bayou a Drink View On Amazon $12 View On Opi.com A vibrant light pink will always feel like summertime, from your fingers to your toes. OPI I Eat Mainely Lobster OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Target $12 Meet the pinkish coral that feels so much like watermelon that you'll be craving the summer fruit. OPI Mexico City Move-mint OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Beyondpolish.com View On Opi.com A pastel mint blue that matches the haint-blue porch ceilings is just the thing to get you in the mood for sunset hangs. OPI Cajun Shrimp OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Target $12 View On Ulta $12 It wouldn't be summer without donning this classic OPI shade that is perhaps the most perfect coral—not too pink and not too orange. OPI Strawberry Margarita Target View On Amazon $12 View On Target $12 View On Ulta $12 Consider your pedicure handled, thanks to this sweet bubblegum pink that is begging for a new pair of sandals. OPI Polly Want a Lacquer? Amazon View On Amazon $12 Pastels are just as perfect for summer as spring, and a lavender polish still feels neutral while still feeling fresh for the season. OPI Funny Bunny Amazon View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $10 View On Ulta $12 Of course, summer means that it is time to break out this iconic OPI color that is flatteringly milky and creamy—and not too stark. OPI Suzi Needs a Loch-Smith Amazon View On Amazon $12 Match your manicure to the sunset with this robust orange color that could blend seamlessly from summer to fall. OPI Addio Bad Nails, Ciao Great Nails OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Opi.com If you're more drawn to neutrals and subtle shades than the characteristically bright colors of summer, this wash of metallic lavender is the answer you're looking for. OPI Get In Lime OPI View On Amazon $15 View On Ulta $8 Go bold (and perhaps a bit margarita-inspired) with this lime green shade that particularly pops for a pedicure. OPI Bubble Bath OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Target $12 View On Ulta $12 Always the most versatile neutral, OPI's beloved Bubble Bath is more nude than bright pink, making it a fabulous choice for events. OPI Buttafly OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $12 View On Target $12 Pale yellow is trending for spring and summer, reminiscent of blooming wildflowers. Plus, it brings out any summer glow your skin has taken on. OPI Madam President OPI View On Amazon $12 You won't find a more vibrant, true hot pink than this polish shade. It certainly won't be mistaken for coral or watermelon pink. OPI Tile Art to Warm Your Heart OPI View On Amazon $12 Royal blue has been trending even more so than red nails this year, and something feels unexpectedly fun about it, especially for pedicures. OPI Data Peach OPI View On Amazon $12 View On Walmart $10 This metallic peach shade will have you dreaming of a beach vacation. OPI Lisbon Wants Moor OPI View On Amazon $12 Neutral lovers might want to step away from the usual nude-pink for this creamier version that brings out any summer glow. OPI Big Apple Red OPI View On Target $12 View On Opi.com When in doubt, you can't go wrong with a bright, true red. This classic OPI color never disappoints on that front. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit