Watch Out, Cajun Shrimp: Peach Is the Must-Have Nail Color for Summer 2021

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Isn't it wonderful how summertime can make even the most predictable go for something unexpected, especially in the beauty department? The woman who strictly wears two coats of OPI Ballet Slippers? June comes, and suddenly she's going full-on Cajun Shrimp. The gumption!

There's really no better time than summer to trade in your go-to nail color, if only for a couple months, and celebrate the season with a fresh pop of trendy color. This year is all about bright shades, from poppy coral to sunny yellow to hibiscus pink, and there's one trendy nail color that feels fun, fabulous, and perfect for a summer down South: peach. And, to no one's surprise, Southern women are all over it like bees on honey—or maybe ice cream on homemade peach cobbler.

Pastel shades took over spring with a vengeance, and now brighter variations like punchy peach and vibrant lavender are making major plays for summer. Capture the look of a sweet, juicy peach in the summertime with these ombré peach digits. SHOP THE LOOK: Sally Hansen Malibu Peach and Soak at Sunset

Or turn a French manicure on its head with peach-toned nail "cuffs," which involve half-moons that hug the tips and cuticles.

If you're more into coral, Essie's spring 2021 collection has you covered. This burnt peach shade is like a twist between tangerine and mustard. SHOP THE LOOK: Essie You Know the Espadrille

Make the most of all the shades of the season with a two-tone mani with pastel besties, lilac and peach.

And if you find anything prettier than this fruity peach manicure, let us know. Start with a base coat in a classic tan nude like OPI Bubble Bath, and then ask for mix-and-match nail art with a peach theme, from color scheme to designs.

If you stray from Ballet Slippers once this summer, make it peach and get that cobbler in the oven, too.