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The best summer nail shades

Bazaar reveals the best colour for every occasion this season

By Rosie Cave and Becki Murray
Summer Nail Shades
Jason Lloyd-Evans / Prabal Gurung S/S 16

Bazaar reveals the best colour for every occasion this season

1

Best for... seaside swimming

Glamazon Nailberry
Nailberry

Nailberry L'Oxygéné Polish in Glamazon, £17

2

Best for... a picnic

Ciate Beach Melba
Ciate

Ciate Pure Pots in Beach Melba, £10

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3

Best for... a wedding

Cheeky Summer Nails

Cheeky Peach Perfect Nail Varnish, £5.60

4

Best for... a date

YSL Summer Nails

YSL Beauté La Laque Couture in Rouge Pop Art, £19

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5

Best for... a weekend away

Guerlain Summer Nails

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire Nail Polish in Fire Bow, £17

6

Best for... the office

Essie Summer Nails

Essie Nail Polish in Mademoiselle, £7.99

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7

Best for... a holiday

Chanel Summer Nails

Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Sunrise Trip, £18 and Le Gel Coat, £21.65

8

Best for... a dinner party

Sally Hansen Summer Nails

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Pat on the Black, £6.99

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9

Best for... damaged nails

Nailberry Summer Nails

Nailberry L'Oxygéné Nail Polish in Coquine, £14.50

10

Best for... everyday ease

Deborah Lippmann Summer Nails

Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro in Happy Days, £18

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11

Best for... a post-holiday tan

OPI Summer Nails

OPI Towel Me About It Nail Polish, £8.95

12

Best for... a festival

MAC Summer Nails

Mac Studio Nail Lacquer in #Obsessed, £10

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