Best Nail Polish Colors Of 2012: Chanel 'June,' Essie 'Butler Please' And More Lacquers We Love (PHOTOS)

Maybe we should give our nails a breather... Nah!
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To say that the editors at HuffPost Style are obsessed with nail polish would be a huge understatement. We spend countless hours on the weekends accessorizing our manicures with nail art, go to extreme lengths to road test celebrity nail trends and take reporting on the best top coats just as seriously as Michelle Obama's style.

Much like the backbreaking purses we tote our lives around in, we found it difficult to stop reaching for these nine nail shades that stunned us with their amazing hues, finishes and wearability. Flash fingers painted in our top nail polish colors of the year and you'll definitely turn heads.

The "Best Beauty Products Of 2012" covers the top cosmetics, skin care and hair products out of the hundreds that have crossed our editors' desks this year. Winners are chosen through expert analysis based on quality, value and efficacy. Want to nominate your favorite product? Share it in our comments or contact our beauty team at beautytips@huffingtonpost.com.

Best In Beauty 2012: Nail Polish Colors
Chanel June(01 of09)
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Our summers kicked off with a sweet start when this landed on our desk. With two to three coats, the creamy pastel shade builds to a shade that reminds us of orange Popsicles. $26, chanel.com
Essie Butler Please(02 of09)
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The editors here have been happily sharing one bottle of this bright blue polish which adds the perfect pop of color against our complexions during the blah winter season. $8, essie.com
Julep America, The Beautiful(03 of09)
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Nail art in a bottle: This Julep creation saved us hours of time during Fourth of July weekend with its sterling silver stars and red and blue glitter. Plus, it lasted throughout all our finger-licking food moments. $14, julep.com
L'Oreal Paris I Will(04 of09)
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Meet the white nail polish color made for summer tans. This drugstore gem delivers an impressive opaque finish and high-gloss shine. $5, walmart.com
Nicole by OPI Mer-Maid For Each Other(05 of09)
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I was introduced to this metallic green shade by a reader who submitted her weekend manicure. It possesses the right amount of sheen that makes our hands look glamorous and not alien-esque. $7, walmart.com
Zoya Farah(06 of09)
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For fair-skinned beauties, it may be extremely difficult to find the perfect nude nail polish. Well, we recommend giving this beige-y hue when you want something simple, yet chic. $8, zoya.com
Maybelline New York Green With Envy(07 of09)
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I don't know too many girls that scoff at the sight of a blue box from Tiffany's. So you can imagine the high-pitched squeals I made when brushing on this polish that's a spot-on replica of the color. $3, cvs.com
Jin Soon Debonair(08 of09)
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High-fashion manicurist and nail spa owner Jin Soon brought her brand full circle with an eponymous nail polish line. And we fell in love with this deep purple polish (named by Karlie Kloss) after just one stroke -- the new LBD for our nails. $18, spacenk.com
Tom Ford Burnished Rouge(09 of09)
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The dapper fashion designer has managed to bottle up what we imagine sex appeal to look like with this deep garnet nail lacquer that goes surprisingly well with any red lipstick. $30, available where supplies last at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue

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