Summer Manicure Pedicure Colors From Essie

Picking out a nail polish shade is one of the toughest beauty decisions you’ll have to make, and we have some fresh ideas that may help. From salon consultations to browsing your collection at home, let’s help make this decision easy for you.

Try something softer like milky lilac for an elegant pedicure, or experiment with bold citrus hues for an invigorating pedicure experience.

Citrus Yellow

An energetic yellow pedicure is the ideal summer look, according to celebrity manicurist Elle Gerstein. “It’s fun and energetic – and pairs well with summer fabrics!” If butter yellow is too bold for you, try something with greenish undertones such as this pistachio shade instead.

Pastel hues will also be popular among those seeking a subtler look, according to session manicurist Ami Streets. Soft pink shades like this Essie Ballet Slippers nail polish ($10) make a lovely choice.

Bright coral nail polish is another fabulous summer nail art option. Color director Rita Remark notes, “it is an iconic tropical hue and works beautifully on all skin tones, particularly warm or neutral undertones,” so try yellow-toned coral with subtle orange or red undertones for warmer skin tones, while for cooler complexions pink-tinged coral would work better.

Milky Lilac

Milky finishes are ideal for those seeking an understated and subdued look, according to Gerstein. “This shade is soothing, peaceful, and features lots of visual interest thanks to its sheen,” according to her. Think of milky finishes like an elegant white T-shirt; they pair beautifully with any outfit and work with most skin tones.

If the ocean blue trend is too vibrant for your taste, try soft blue cream shades like Essie Ballet Slippers ($10) for something more wearable that complements sun-kissed skin tones. This shade offers easy wearability while complimenting sun tans perfectly!

Fashion enthusiasts who desire the chrome look will appreciate metallic silver nail colors as an affordable way to pull off this trend without feeling overtly flashy. Choi compares it to taxi cab yellow; she considers it “chic, modern and shows lots of confidence.” You can try similar looks using JINsoon Halo or Nail Inc’s Wherever I May Chrome products before finishing off with clear top coat for extra shine!

Ocean Blue

If you prefer subtler looks on your nails, a light blue shade is the perfect summer mani-pedi hue. This soothing hue suits all skin tones, and is especially eye-catching when combined with shimmer. Try something with metallic sheen such as silver shimmer or go for pastel versions to bring out their beach-inspired features.

Choi of New York believes silver nail polish to be an unexpected nail trend for summer, as its light-as-air hue brings “a fresh, modern vibe that matches a wide variety of contemporary styles”. JINSoon Halo provides classic chrome effect while Nail Inc’s Wherever I May Chrome provides subtle shimmer for more subdued shimmer effects.

For a summery twist on a classic French manicure, opt for pastel colored tips instead of white tips this season. According to nail expert Milly Mason, lavender, lilac or baby blue are feminine hues that work with most complexions while Nailing Hollywood CEO Mazz Hanna recommends cherry cola or navy.

Red

Summer is the time to play around with different colors on your pedicure palette – from bold hues and unexpected tones to subdued tones – whatever suits you and suits your unique skin tone best! Beauty experts suggested picking shades that work for each individual person’s complexion best.

Mazz Hanna of Nailing Hollywood recommends cherry cola polish for beachgoers looking for a summery manicure and pedicure that pairs perfectly with their beachwear. She describes it as an instant mood enhancer that looks stunning on everyone. For something different yet equally versatile, milky white provides a refreshing alternative to classic pink shades; like wearing crisp T-shirts it adds a clean finish and can even serve as the base color of more intricate nail art designs. Elle Gerstein who works with Blake Lively and Julianne Moore raves that milky white provides fresh alternatives which she uses as well for simple nail art or as the base for more complex nail designs – two things which may just as easily completes an effortless summery manipedi.