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16 Pink Pedicure Ideas You'll Want On Your Toenails All Summer

From minimal to major.

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Sweet summertime is nearly here, which means that the beauty lovers of the world are about to make frequent pedicures a top priority ahead of all those barefoot moments spent poolside or on dreamy beach vacations.

To get your toes in shape for sandal season, classic French tips are a very nostalgic go-to pick (they just so happened to define the ’90s), though pretty pops of color and even statement-making animal print art are set to take over the warm summer months.

When it comes to picking the perfect polish color, TikTok has some pretty wild theories. In short? Light blue hues indicate that you’re taken, while white polish allegedly denotes that you are single and perhaps looking for some love (or lust). The nail polish wild cards — shades of pink and purple — are reminiscent of Facebook’s “it’s complicated” relationship status, and are said to mean that you are talking to someone at the moment but still open to some flirtation.

Whether or not the theories are true (you can obviously be happily married and still love a clean white pedi), you truly can’t go wrong with blush-toned and Barbie pink hues on your toes.

In case you need some inspiration for your next salon appointment or at-home painting sesh, here are 16 pink pedicure ideas to get you started.

1

Cool Girl Chrome Finish

The easiest way to elevate your signature pink pedicure is to add a buzzy chromatic finish that gives a major cool girl mirror-like shine.

2

Loud Leopard Print Details

Magenta — an electric pinky-purple shade — is an unexpected color on the toes. Accenting it with pop of bold leopard print makes this pedi even more eye-catching.

3

Hot Pink French Tips

Trade in a more typical stark white tip for a hot pink-lined French pedicure instead — because although Barbie owned last summer, the total pink obsession is still very much alive. For a pink French pedi in seconds, try the imPRESS press-ons in the style “Enjoy Today.”

4

Two-Toned Checkerboard Print Pedi

It goes without saying that the 1990s serve as an endless source of inspiration — and this nostalgic nail art gives all of the playful vibes.

5

Muted Midtone Pink

For at-home painters, a pretty wash of pink is always an easy pick. Color Dept. has a few gorgeous mid-tone shades to try, including “Talk To Me” (a muted rose, pictured here) and “Razzmatazz” (a more vibrant berry pink).

6

Abstract Floral

We’ve all heard of accent nails, but what about accent toes? These abstract, watercolor flower petals are just as beautifully artful as they sound, and make the perfect accessory for your favorite pair of summer sandals.

7

A Bit Of Bedazzle

Channel Jennifer Lopez—who rocked a bedazzled pedicure a few months back—with sparkling toe adornments that scream overstated luxury.

8

Subtle Glittering Pink

Try painting on a soft pink shade of nail polish with the subtlest glittering finish that will leave your toes sparkling in the sunlight.

9

Bold Pink Zebra Print

For those who may be a bit more bold with their pedi art, this vibrant zebra print moment is sure to bring *major* main character energy to summer 2024.

10

High-Shine Jelly Polish

ICYMI, sheer, jelly-like nail polish formulas are very much having a moment RN and offer the prettiest high-shine. The Lights Lacquer Polish in the shade “Strawberry Boba” is the perfect way to try out the trend for yourself.

11

3D Ribbon Adornment

Give your regular pastel pink pedicure a coquettish makeover with these 3D ribbon adornments that look oh-so-adorable on your toes.

12

Pastel Pink Frenchies

Not quite ready for an electric pink pedi? Keep things simple — but chic — with French-tipped toes painted in a soft, pastel shade of ballet pink.

13

Tropical Hibiscus Art

Whether or not you have plans to island hop this summer, a two-toned pink pedicure with tropical hibiscus art will have you feeling like its vacation.

14

Dark Pink French Base

For the most part, French pedicures are defined by the classic white tip and the sheer pink base — though this eye-catching set uses a deeper pink base instead.

15

Baby Pink Lip Gloss Nails

When in doubt, a timelessly chic sheer pink pedicure with some serious high-shine will *always* be a vibe, no matter the occasion or season.

16

Soft Girl Rose Milk Latte Swirls

For a cozy, cloud-like pedicure that is both understated and entirely unique, try some pink-and-white swirls that look like a pretty rose milk latte.

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