Hottest Summer Manicure Pedicure Colors From Essie

No matter if your goal is bold or subtle, these hues make an impressive statement in a warm-weather pedi.

Nail artists have noticed a trend toward tropical-inspired green manicures on runways and TikTok feeds. Hanna recommends shades like Gelcare’s Green Tea, YINSoon Tweety and Color Dept’s Kiwi Juice as potential summer pedicure shades.

Bright Red

Red nails have always been timeless classics, but this season they have taken on more vibrancy and depth than ever. Popular shades such as Essie‘s Nailed It or Deborah Lippmann’s Girl Next Door offer vibrant options that complement warmer skin tones.

Cool skin tones cannot go wrong with an orange manicure! Enjoy the summer sunshine by choosing either a warm neutral tan shade such as Essie Coconuts for You, which highlights your summer glow, or full coverage gloss orange like Essie Break It Sundown for an orange manicure that looks good against cooler skin tones.

For an extra splash of color that still fits comfortably into summer, yellow-based coral like Geranium or Manucurist’s Green Nail Polish in Bougainvillea may be just the ticket. And for effortless simplicity, Goldstein recommends Manucurist’s Green Line 3-in-1 Base Coat, Color & Top Coat which lasts seven days but can be removed easily without using acetone.

Neon Pink

From fashion to beauty and beyond, vibrant summer colors are an absolute must. Add some zesty pops of hues to your mani/pedi routine with shades like bikini so teeny (a shimmery cornflower blue) or revenge’s a beach (a subdued dirty teal). Or get powering with willow in the wind (a vibrant green) or precious cargo-go! (an olive green quick dry nail polish).

Pinks are another classic summer shade and Essie‘s Ballet Slippers is the ideal true pink to use for formal manicures. For everyday use, try Peach Side Babe as it has been described as having sun-ripened peaches with frozen cream pistachio undertones; or Chillato which features frozen cream pistachio hues. Fans of mauve may prefer Lady Like or Clothing Optional which are both lovely shades in that family.

Butter Yellow

Butter yellow has quickly become a fashion-forward staple, appearing in Spring/Summer collections by Chanel and Valentino. No surprise then that this cheerful hue has found its way onto fashionable feet–including Ellie Yates who made waves this summer by rocking an all-pink pedicure to match her Chanel dad sandals!

If you’re searching for an inviting neutral shade to go with your summer tan, shimmery gold finishes such as Gelcare’s Golden Eye or Dazzle Dry’s Good As Gold could be just what’s needed to glamorize an alternative French manicure pedi! The slight shimmer in these colors adds just enough sparkle for added glamour when applied as pedis or French manicure alternatives.

Hanna recommends two sunset coral shades as perfect examples, OPI’s Happy And Healthy and Dazzle Dry’s Sherbet Bliss for this versatile hue.

White

Nail color selection can be a challenging process. But we’ve got your back this summer with these must-have Essie shades sure to inspire the next look you create!

No longer does pink define spring and summer fashion, this season it’s all about warmer hues like sunshine be mine or sunflower. And for an alternative French manicure look, why not try Butler Please metallic hue?

If you can’t choose just one bold tone, butter yellow pedicure colors like Peach Side Babe or Chillato may be perfect to pair with any tan or jeans outfit this summer.

Navy

Picking out the ideal nail color is often one of the hardest and easiest tasks. We asked experts for their picks on which hues are popular for summer.

Blue nails and pedicures are experiencing a remarkable renaissance with shades ranging from azure hues to cobalt options. Butler Please is an exciting shade perfect for creating a vibrant summer manicure or pedicure look!

Butter yellow is another warm neutral trending this summer, making a statement with its metallic finish using Essie‘s Good As Gold. Glimmery chromes have also become increasingly fashionable this season and can serve both as base coat and topcoat over darker hues.