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Sandals season is here.
The Gist
- Summer pedicures are all about embracing color, whether through sunny yellows, tomato reds, soft pastels, or neon brights.
- Playful nail art like florals, animal print, and mixed designs makes open-toed shoe season feel even more fun.
- For a more understated look, classic French tips, neutral ombré, and sheer pink designs offer a polished finish without feeling too bold.
It’s officially open-toed shoe season, and even your most casual sandals deserve a polished pedicure to elevate their look. Sure, you could skip the polish and stick to your usual maintenance routine, but where’s the fun in that? During the summer weeks, vibrancy reigns supreme, and since you’re probably getting a playful mani for the season ahead, you may as well get a pedicure to match its vibe.
With summer in full swing, it's time to embrace a fresh, vivid color palette. Playing with patterns is also encouraged—whether you want a tropical floral or technicolor take on animal print, your options are plentiful. Of course, a subdued French pedi or minimalist play on negative space also adds a polished effect to your open-toed looks without begging for attention.
No matter what style you want to experiment with, summer is the perfect time to pair your toe-baring footwear with a stunning pedicure. Ahead, find all the gorgeous pedicure ideas to add to your summer mood board.
Meet Our Expert
- Hang Nguyen is a nail artist and Nailing Hollywood pro based in England.
- Rachel Joseph is a nail artist and Nailing Hollywood pro based in L.A. and New York.
- Mazz Hanna is a celebrity nail artist and the CEO of Nailing Hollywood.
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Tropical Yellow
This matching set makes a strong case for a floral-donning pedicure. This lemony shade isn't necessarily butter yellow, but leans close to the pastel hue's territory. The pink hibiscus florals pair perfectly to create a tropical-themed, vacay-ready look.
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Robin's Egg
If you want an understated vibe that still has a hint of color, go for a soft pastel like this robin's egg blue hue. To make this shade more interesting, pair it with a high-gloss top coat for a reflective look like above.
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Classic French Tips
The French pedi is one of the most iconic beachside looks for your tootsies, and it's clear to see why. This classic look's glossy finish and neutral color combo goes with any outfit and has a perfectly polished finish worthy of showing off with any of your open-toed summer shoes.
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Matte Peach
This pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike. Cantaloupe is a great pedicure color for vacations,” says Hang Nguyen, a nail artist and Nailing Hollywood pro based in England. “It’s a vibrant, refreshing color that is perfect for the season.”
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Pastel Color Block
Speaking of pastels, check out this fun colorblock pedi. Soft shades of blue, green, and purple make this summer pedi pop.
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Tomato Red
Is there anything more classic than a bright red pedi? This orangey-red shade is bright and happy for summer.
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Vibrant Mismatch
Just like a mismatched mani, this is how cute mismatched pedicures can look. Nguyen created this cute pedi, opting for vibrant neon polishes and fun nail art.
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Neutral Ombré
A neutral beige-to-white gradient will always look fresh for summer. “Neutrals are always the easiest way to go if you're trying to go for the clean girl aesthetic,” says Rachel Joseph, a bicoastal nail artist and Nailing Hollywood pro.
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Heart Evil Eye
This simple pink pedi Nguyen whipped up is lovely. This is "a chic and refreshing pale pink shade that looks beautiful on all skin tones,” says Joseph. After creating the base, use a Q-tip or dotting tool to create the evil eye heart accent with red, white, and blue polishes.
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Artsy Mix-n-Match
You don't have to overthink your seasonal pedi. You can always just put something totally different on each nail. In today's mix-n-match world, it will work.
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Earthy Ladybug
Feeling Earthy? This olive, chartreuse, and buttercream pedicure features daisies and ladybugs, giving it a grounding allure.
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Neutral Eye
This cheeky eye pedicure looks bare at first, but it actually features an ultra-sheer pink base. “Sheer pinks are a beautiful yet subtle option for pedicures year-round,” Hanna says.
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Lime Green Snake Print
Neons are always on trend for summer, so why not incorporate a vibrant color into your next pedi? A super trendy way to do so is with a striking design like snake print.
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Pineapples
Fruit nail art is so popular for spring and summer. Just keep in mind that upside-down pineapples have certain connotations (IYKYK). An upside-down strawberry iteration would look just as cute.
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Happy Skittle
Skittle manis translate well to pedis, too. Plus, checker and smiley face nail art are never a bad idea.
Read the original article on InStyle
