Asking a top manicurist to name their favorite polish is akin to asking a mother to choose her favorite child. So, we called on a handful of nail pros to pick their favorite shade of the moment, instead. The result? A collection of the prettiest, most perfect summer-to-fall transitional shades we’ve ever seen.
"I’m loving Chanel Le Vernis in Vert Obscur ($27; chanel.com). It’s a deep green that is sophisticated and dramatic. Swap out burgundy and navy for this take on a dark nail this season."
"I'm obsessed with OPI Nail Lacquer in It's A Piazza Cake ($9.50; ulta.com). When you think fall, it's this shade of orange—perfectly persimmon and a totally unique, chic color for nail polish."
"The gunmetal color of Nars Nail Polish in Amarapura ($20; narscosmetics.com) is so chic and pairs beautifully with the rich textures of your fall clothes. This is also a one-coat-wonder—the new formula and updated brush make this perfect for the at-home painter.
"A dusty blue, I like Color Club Nail Lacquer in Gossip Column ($8.50; colorclub.com) [which] is a more sophisticated take on '90s-era denim. It's a great color juxtaposed with traditional fall hues like muted camo green and deep mustard yellow."