Hair + Beauty

7 Summer Nail Colors Redheads Have to Try

Find Your Perfect Summer Shade

It’s summer, redheads! This means it’s time for some summer nail inspiration. Summer is the perfect time to try a bold new color which is why we’ve gathered 7 of our favorite summer nail colors to get you inspired. 

1. Electric Blue

We love a bold, bright color for summer and this electric blue shade is perfect for redheads. It looks stunning and will have you feeling ready for the beach.

Redheads Recommend: Essie Butler Please | China Glaze I Sea The Point | Cirque Colors NYFW

2. Lavender

A soft pastel hue like lavender is a must for summertime. It’s feminine and pretty and will play up your features perfectly.

Redheads Recommend: OPI Do You Lilac It? | Essie Lilacism | Sally Hansen What in Carnation

3. Lime Green

The IT color of the season is lime green. We love green year-round for redheads and this shade is the winner for summer. It looks fantastic as a solid, pattern or paired with another color.

Redheads Recommend: Sally Hansen Limestone | Essie Expressie Take Controller | Duri Apple Envy

4. Red

A staple nail color for year-round wear is red. We love darker reds in the fall and winter and a more cherry or candy apple red in the summertime.

Redheads Recommend: Revlon 680 Revlon Red | OPI Big Apple Red | Essie Forever Yummy

5. Sky Blue

Another soft, pastel color we are loving is this sky blue color. It’s very complementary for fair skin and looks great on long or short nails.

Redheads Recommend: OPI It’s a Boy | Revlon 350 To The Chapel | Sally Hansen Blue-tanical

6. Hot Pink

Go bold this summer with a hot pink nail. Pink is such a fun summer color and you’re sure to get tons of compliments on your nails.

Redheads Recommend: Sally Hansen Money, Pink, Power | Essie Pucker Up | OPI La Paz-itively Hot

7. Orange

Another standout of the season is orange, specifically traffic cone or neon orange. This bright orange will really pop against fair skin and is perfect for summertime.

Redheads Recommend: Orly Melt Your Popsicle | Essie Tangerine Tease | Duri Uninhibited Orange

Rock it like a Redhead!