Summer nail polish colours

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Groomed nails are so hot right now and those painted in this season\'s nail colour makes them even hotter! We know it\'s often hard to find the time to look after your nails but an at-home manicure isn\'t as hard as you think. Keep your cuticles in check, your nail length well looked after and always remember to use a base and top coat. If you want to know more about how to look after your nails at home then check our nail guru Leighton Denny\'s four easy steps to gorgeous nails here.

Otherwise reach for that nail file, apply that cuticle oil and be as daring as you can with your nail colour. Whether it\'s pretty pastels by Barry M, bold bright colours by OPI or natural nudes from Yves Saint Laurent, read on and take your pick from our favourite summer nails colours.

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1 Butter spring/summer 09 collection

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A bright vibrant pink that will be perfect when worn with a tan - or failing that just wear it everyday like we have been!

 

Butter London polish in Snog, £9.79, strawberryandcream.com

 

2. Barry M All Things Bright and Beautiful collection

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This colour has formed a bit of a following; it\'s bright, summery and perfect for groomed toes.

 

Barry M Mint nail paint £2.95, Superdrug, Boots and barrym.com

 

3. Leighton Denny, The Risqué Collection

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We love this new range from Leighton Denny.  Our favourite is this subtle nude shade that is right on-trend and perfect for some understated summer glamour.

 

Leighton Denny Honey Trap polish £9.79, helenmarks.co.uk

4. The Pop Collection from Nails Inc

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Go bright, go bold, go yellow! Yes have some fun with your colour this summer - Nails Inc, we thank you!

 

Nails Inc Carnaby Street polish, £10.50 nailsinc.com

 

5. YSL Nail Touch

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For those that like to keep their nails looking natural and also like to apply colour on the run, these new YSL pens are for you. This shade will leave nails looking perfectly groomed, which never goes off fashions radar.

 

YSL number 4 polish £19.00, 01444 255700

6. OPI Colouropia collection

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These colours from OPI are the ones that got away. Yes, here are your favourite colours that you thought were long gone and discontinued. We love this bold pink which is perfect for cocktails as the sun goes down - don\'t go away without it.

 

OPI D.C Cherry Blossom polish £9.95, May nationwide, 01923 240 010

 

7. Jessica Life\'s a Beach collection

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This bright orange looks fab on short well-groomed nails. It\'s the perfect way to brighten up any summer dress.

 

Jessica Diva on the Dunes polish £8.95, 0845 217 1360

8. MAC Rose Romance Collection

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This pretty, soft feminine colour is just divine. It is perfect for romantic weekends away with its soft lilac tones which are right on trend.

 

 

MAC Love Friendship polishes £8.73, MAC counters nationwide

9. Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Collection polish

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This is our favourite pretty coral colour around, and will be perfect when worn to a summer wedding. Not got any of those? Then it\'s fab for everyday!

 

Pure Color Nail Lacquer in new Golden Goddess £13.04, Counters nationwide

10. Chanel Sunset Nails

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Oh la la! We love this bright sassy orange colour from the queens of beauty Chanel. It\'s just peachy for the warmer months ahead. Get it before it goes.

 

Chanel Orange Fizz polish £15.00, 020 7493 3836

 

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