Attention: Neon nail colors are back. Take a look at some of our favorite polishes and use them as inspiration for your next manicure.
This Controversial '80s Nail Trend Is Back, and We're Not Complaining
Sure, there are a lot of '80s beauty trends that we think are better left in the past. But we've been seeing some '80s-inspired trends that actually look like they fit right in for these modern times. Blue eye shadow can be done in a way that doesn't look like you've time-traveled. People aren't afraid to wear a bold lip in a bright color. And heck, the mullet is even updated for the 21st century. You might feel moved to ask for business in the front, party in the back during your next haircut.
But if you're not quite ready to rock a mullet aren't sold on these makeup trends coming back, there's a way that you can experiment and ease into it. A low-lift way to pay homage to the '80s is with neon nails.
Adding just this pop of color to your nails can be fun, and you don't have to commit at all if you hate it. Give it a try, I say! For me, just looking down at brightly colored nails can make me smile and add a little pep to my step, so to speak. And rocking a fresh manicure can be a confidence boost.
If you're looking to experiment the next time you do your nails, take a look at some of our favorite neon polishes.
Yellow
Why not start strong with a bright but not blinding neon yellow? First of all, yellow is such an underrated polish color. Secondly, this one is definitely for those who want to stand out.
Orly Oh Snap Nail Polish ($10) China Glaze Nail Lacquer With Hardeners in Celtic Sun ($8) Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Electric Daisy ($13)Green
Duri Nail Polish in NYC Apple Envy ($8)Another classic neon color, green is super vibrant. If you don't want to do something fluorescent, you can also opt for a lime green for a similar vibe.
China Glaze Nail Lacquer With Hardeners in In the Lime Light ($8) Orly Nail Polish in So Fly ($10)Pink
I mean, pink was big in the '80s, so how can you go wrong with hot-pink nails? It's super fun, playful, and feminine.
Sally Hansen Mega Strength Nail Polish in Money, Pink, Power ($16) Olive and June Nail Polish in XOXO ($8) OPI Nail Lacquer in All Your Dreams In Vending Machines ($11)Purple
Nails Inc. Nail Polish in 12pm Somewhere ($11)Don't sleep on neon purple. And if you really want to take it to the next level, you can choose a polish with some major sparkle.
China Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardeners in That's Shore Bright CR ($8) Essie Nail Lacquer in Tangoed in Love ($10)Blue
When it comes to blue neon nails, you can go with the traditional shade, but you've got other options here, too. Try electric blue or a super-bold turquoise.
Zoya Nail Polish in Breezi ($10) Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Combustealble ($9) OPI Nail Lacquer in Chopstix and Stones ($11)Orange
Orly Nail Polish in Life's a Beach ($10)Neon orange is a lot of fun for summer, but also, it's a lot of fun for times when you're missing summer. It's fiery and bold—give it a try sometime.
Duri Nail Polish in Bedeviled ($8) China Glaze Nail Lacquer With Hardeners in Orange Knockout ($8)Next up, The Anti-Minimal Nail Designs Fashion Girls Are Obsessed With Right Now
This story originally appeared on: WhoWhatWear - Author:Sarah Yang