Popular Nail Colors in 2020 To Try

Imagine the last time you went to your local nail salon. You say hi to your regular nail technician, sit on the cute pink couch and inhale the sweet smell – a mixture of just about all the products they use on the daily minus the pungent kick. We are willing to bet : the only thing that stressed you out just a tad bit was having to choose which nail color you want to put on! 

How could it not? There are just so many ideas, colors, lengths and styles to choose from! Even the list of popular nail colors in 2020 is a series of eye candies in itself. As for the nail shape trends, you are sure to find something you would want to wear for every season. 

For this year, here are the nail color ideas you may want to have a close look at, in no particular order. 

Au Naturale – Sheers and Neutrals 

As always, the sheers and the neutrals are on the list, and for good reason. Neutral colors work with almost every season and this is precisely why they are always in. When they get slightly chipped off, the tiny imperfections are quite hard to notice too. It is a constant go-to palette for both spring nail colors and winter nail colors. 

Some of the top picks for this specific color are Olive & June’s EC, A Nourishing Sheer ($8) which is named after Eva Chen, a former beauty editor. Orly’s Nourishing Nude ($9) in the Breathable Treatment + Color formula also comes in next. It is the perfect option in case you are looking for something to regrow your nails. 

Fifty Shades of Gray 

Well, not really fifty but you totally get what we mean. Next to the sheers, it is no surprise that tinted grays come in next. In fact, in 2019, this specific nail color idea was the most requested at the Varnish Lane. This is because almost every single shade of tinted gray will look good on every skin tone! 

Some of the topic picks for this specific color are the Zoya Nail Lacquer in Dove ($8) for a pale neutral gray that it is so close to white, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Thyme is Money ($4) for a greenish gray shade and Chanel Le Vernis LongWear Nail Color ($18), a best-selling purple-gray shade. 

90’s Throwback Typa Vibe 

We might be in the 2000s but the 90’s will always be a good one to look back at. So good, in fact, that we never fail in keeping its most loved trends alive. The darker polish colors are a huge hit for those who have turned their emo phase into a lifestyle or the teenagers still not through with the angst. Kidding aside, the dark shades do look good and that is why the darker shade nail polish will always remain supreme. Especially for those sporting the ballerina, round or almond nail shape trends. It is a good winter nail color look too. 

Some of the top picks for this color palette are the Deborah Lippman in Dark Side of The Moon ($20), Olive & June E + M, A Dark Black ($8) and Olive & June CN, a Silky Sable Brown. 

Neon Bright 

Despite the neon trends never lasting more than a few trends in fashion, suffice to say that it is a mainstay when it comes to spring nail colors. Bright neon shades are particularly big in the beauty crowds, especially during the spring and the summer. It is also a common choice for younger adults a.k.a. The millennials and the Gen Z. Neon colored nails do not just serve as polish, they also work as pretty cute accessories too. 

Some of the top picks for this color palette include the Orly Glowstick ($10) – a classic neon green that may or may not actually glow in the dark, the Neon Rosebub by ILNP ($12.50) and the Please Don’t Glow Girl by KB Shimmer ($10). 

Pastels 

We know we said the dark shades of the 90’s will remain in the list of trends, a lot of beauty experts also suggest that for this year, bright poppy colors will also be on top. So much so in fact, that it is highly likely that a multi-colored manicure will be one of the hottest trends for spring nail colors. 

Some of the top picks for this nail color idea are the Chanel Ballerina ($28), Orly Forget Me Not ($10) , JIN Soon in Ube ($18) and Orly Cotton Candy ($8). 

If we were you, we would be keeping this on my tabs for when I have my next mani-pedi sesh. To keep your nails in tip top shape, here are some tips to take care of your nails for healthy hands.