Charting: 12 Must-Have Summer Nail Shades

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Summer—with its festivals, vacations and pool parties—is always a good excuse to grab the hot pinks and turquoises you’d steer clear from the rest of the year, but if you’re also feeling colors that are a little less predictable, you’re in luck. Click through to see the season’s best brights, metallics and neutrals.

#1. Bronze Standard

Courtesy: Chanel

Courtesy: Chanel

Chanel Le Vernis in Cavaliere, $28, approx. RM112.80, nordstrom.com.

#2. Scorching Sun

Courtesy: Tom Ford

Courtesy: Tom Ford

Tom Ford Nail Lacquer in Ginger Fire, $35, approx. RM141, tomford.com.

#3. Gray Skies

Courtesy: Smith & Cult

Courtesy: Smith & Cult

Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Subnormal, $18, approx. RM72.50, net-a-porter.com.

#4. It’s A Girl

Courtesy: JINSoo

Courtesy: JINSoon

JINsoon Nail Polish Tint in Blush, $18, approx. RM72.50, barneys.com.

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#5. Ocean Abyss

Courtesy: Sally Hansen

Courtesy: Sally Hansen

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Take the Plunge, $10, approx. RM 40.30, available at mass retailers.

#6. Bomb Pop

Courtesy: Guerlain

Courtesy: Guerlain

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Nail Lacquer in Red Heels, $25, approx. RM 100.70, available in June 2016 at guerlain.com.

#7. Blacktop Beach

Courtesy: Dolce & Gabbana

Courtesy: Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana The Nail Lacquer in Lava, $27, approx. RM108.80, nordstrom.com.

#8. Dippin’ Dots

Courtesy: Dior

Courtesy: Dior

Dior Vernis Polka Dots Manicure Kit in Pastilles, $31, approx. RM125, nordstrom.com.

#9. Hot Gravel

Courtesy: Essie

Courtesy: Essie

Essie Nail Color in Tribal Text-Styles, $8.50, approx. RM34.30, available June 2016 at ulta.com.

#10. Strawberry Stand

Courtesy: Deborah Lippmann

Courtesy: Deborah Lippmann

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro in Great Balls of Fire, $20, approx. RM80.60, sephora.com.

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#11. Pineapple Daiquiri

Courtesy: O.P.I.

Courtesy: O.P.I.

O.P.I. Nail Lacquer in Towel Me About It, $10, approx. RM40.30, available in June at ulta.com.

#12. Bite the Dust

Courtesy: Gucci

Courtesy: Gucci

Gucci High Gloss Nail Lacquer in Dark Anemone, $29, approx. RM116.90, gucci.com.