Soft and Delicate Summer Manicure Pedicure Colors From Essie

Summertime is the ideal time to give your nails a refreshing new look, according to nail experts. While bold shades and neon hues may be popular choices this season, adding delicate hues like pink can make an equally stunning statement.

TZR spoke with nail experts to find their favorite pedicure shades for summer 2024, from jelly pink manicures to tomato red pedicures. Discover which hues they think will take hold this year.

Lemonade

Lemon pedicure colors make a refreshing choice for summer pedicures! Inspired by one of summer‘s favorite beverages, this vibrant hue will never go out of style. Gelcare’s Rosso Corsa boasts vibrant red with neon touches; Essie Start Signs Only and Nailberry Joyful offer pastel pink variations of this lively shade.

Hanna recommends for those seeking a more neutral pedi, she recommends choosing a warm neutral polish that leans toward cream or milky white, to complement any beach tan while being ideal for special events or daily wear. Try Olive & June HD or OPI Alpine Snow as cool-toned nail colors to achieve this classic hue.

Hanna notes that blue nail color remains an evergreen summery trend that will endure into 2024. From light to navy hues, this mood-boosting shade makes a statement-making vacation-worthy pedi look even better! Try ORLY’s Happy and Healthy, Gelcare Grapefruit or Essie Check In to Check Out for your next summer pedi!

Pearly Nude

Nail polishes in nude hues offer a versatile summer option, whether you prefer something subtler or brighter.

Soft pink hues with just the right amount of specks are great choices for all skin tones and will complement beachy looks this season.

Make an impression this summer with your nails by selecting a vibrant blue hue reminiscent of the sea, such as bikini so teeny (a shimmery cornflower blue shade) or revenge’s a beach (a muted dirty teal hue).

Alternatively, rich dark chocolate brown is another ideal shade to consider for summer styling. Use it with gold or silver chrome nail polishes for some added shimmer, or as an elegant canvas for creative nail art designs.

Tomato Red

While eye-catching brights remain a major trend in nail art this summer, most nail professionals expect more relaxed hues as major trends. Think soft pink pedicures reminiscent of white T-shirt pedicures or cool aqua blue shades that conjure beachside Aperol spritz cocktails and rooftop happy hours.

This tomato red nail color epitomizes the classic picnic girl aesthetic with an easy glazed finish that complements short nails for a polished look. Goldstein suggests pairing this hue with linen dresses or pantsuits, especially short ones, and suggests trying Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color Legende ($25). Olive & June also has green line products in similar tones which combine base, color and topcoat into one solution!

Layered milky pinks with glassy finishes are having their moment. Celebrity manicurist Aiste Haas created this eye-catching nail look using Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Color Send a Message ($10) and CND Vinylux Sheer Romantique.

Opaque White

As summer temperatures heat up, you may want your nails to feel light and airy. A simple white pedicure makes a statement-making statement while still looking sophisticated – making this perfect for pairing with any sandals!

Bright jelly orange is another stand-out hue to try this summer. Its translucent appearance will accentuate your sun-kissed skin for an eye-catching summery glow, or try one reminiscent of Florida oranges or lighter creamsicles for more tropical appeal.

For something less striking, soft yellow is another versatile summer shade to consider. Its sunny hue complements all skin tones beautifully. Minimalists will appreciate a clean white pedicure – either one featuring milky colors with glitter added in for an extra glamorous effect, or alternatively JINsoon Halo by Nail Inc or Wherever I May Chrome from Nail Inc to achieve metallic hues!