You Don't Have to Wait Until Spring to Try This Bold Manicure Trend

Every February I get way too excited when spring clothes start rolling out at my favorite stores. I usually pick a day and do a one big haul of slip dresses, tanks, and sandals so I'm prepared for the first warm day of the year.

The only problem? I end up staring longingly at the new pieces in my closet for the next two months until the ice thaws. The good news is that the color of your manicure isn't dependent on the weather forecast. While nail polish trends tend to turn bold once it's above 60 degrees out, you can get a head start on this season's bright nail polish shades as you ride out the rest of winter.

And if you find yourself feeling a little more joyful when you catch a glimpse of your slime green or traffic cone orange nails during the day, it's because you are. Scientists have found that wearing light and bright colors can boost your mood – what better reason to add a couple of neon polishes to your collection?

From cherry red to lemon yellow and every shade in-between, your guide to the best bright nail polish colors to wear now to get over your mid-winter slump and throughout the spring and summer.