A good pedi sets out your stall. It says everything about you and it should never let you down. Perfectly polished nails are a must-do for stylish women who want to be taken seriously. No chips, no snags, smooth legs, perfectly buffed skin and the colour…?
The right pedicure colour will pull your whole look together. You can spend weeks searching for the perfect sandals, months investing in a beautiful summer dress and spend too much time selecting your jewellery, but it's often your toe nail colour that actually gives you polish and will ultimately finish off your outfit. This season's best summer pedicure colours are less about making a statement and more about making everything else in your wardrobe look that little bit more expensive.
So, what pedicure colours are fashion editors choosing this summer? Forget anything overly bright or glitter-heavy. Instead, think glossy peach, rich mocha, creamy nude, crisp white and soft pastel blue. These are the summer nail colours that work with everything, from chocolate leather sandals and metallic heels to woven flats and your favourite white dress.
Whether you're planning a holiday, dressing for a wedding or simply looking for pedicure ideas that feel fresh for the season ahead, the secret is choosing shades that complement your newly tanned skin and not something that’s screaming to be seen on its own.
From pinky nudes to modern browns and crisp whites, these are the best pedicure colours to wear now and the only shades you'll want on your toes for the rest of the summer. Keep your manicure and pedicure in the same colour family: it always looks more polished.
The Perfect Pedi:
The Best Summer Pedicure Colours To Wear Now
Poète
Peach pedicures are having their moment and this summery shade is as flattering as they come. Sitting somewhere between apricot and coral, Poète will compliment your tan and fit in perfectly with your summer wardrobe. The formula is richly pigmented, glossy and impressively long-wearing, delivering a freshly painted, holiday-ready finish. It’s a chic alternative to classic nude.
Freckles
Brown polish on toes? Yes, it sounds unexpected, but wait until you try it. This chic mocha shade is understated, sophisticated and surprisingly versatile. Better still, the formula is packed with up to 84% bio-sourced ingredients, including potato, corn, yuca and cotton, making it a greener choice without compromising on an impressive colour. If you’re looking beyond the usual pinks and reds this summer, make this your first move.
Mistral Breeze
If nude feels a little too safe, why not try this dreamy, pastel blue. Fresh, fun and surprisingly versatile, it brings a subtle pop of youthful colour that looks especially stylish peeking out from metallic sandals or a crisp, linen skirt. It glides on effortlessly, it delivers a creamy, high-shine finish and a rich colour from the very first sweep.
101 Clean White
Nothing says summer quite like a crisp white pedicure. Fresh, clean and totally now, it's the beauty equivalent of a white linen shirt, simple, but impossible not to notice. This opaque shade looks particularly striking against holiday skin, while its quick-drying vegan formula delivers glossy, long-lasting colour from the first lick. Not only is it one of the chicest pedicure shades of the season, it’s also one of the most affordable.
413 Ellen Blush
If ‘quiet luxury’ were a pedicure colour, it would be this. It’s a perfectly judged pinky-nude that gives feet a polished, expensive-looking finish without shouting “look at me!” The custom brush makes application surprisingly foolproof, while its fast-drying, streak-free formula delivers glossy, salon-worthy colour in a single swipe. This shade works just as well with smart leather sandals in the office as it does relaxing by the pool on holiday.
Maldives Beach
This caramel nude was made for summer. Sitting between beige and toffee, it looks great against sun-kissed skin. Chic and understated, it’s part of Nails.Inc's Caught in the Nude collection and goes with absolutely everything. Just add sandals and sunshine.
FASHION DIRECTOR ★ JULIA MAY MORGAN
CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR ★ AMBER GRAAFLAND