Style Skincare Hands and Feet Nail Care 11 Cute Pedicure Ideas for Every Season Get those toes sandal-ready. By Wendy Rose Gould Wendy Rose Gould Wendy Rose Gould is a freelance lifestyle reporter based in Phoenix, Arizona. For the last 10 years, she's covered beauty, health, wellness, and travel for leading lifestyle outlets, including NBC, The Zoe Report, Bustle, Glam, TripSavvy, and others. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 06, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Foremniakowski/Getty Images You spend lots of time coming up with the perfect nail design for your hands, but when the weather warms up and your feet are on display it only makes sense to give your toes a shining moment in the sunlight, too. From low key, minimalist pedicure ideas that pair with basically every fit to splashy toenail designs that stand out in a crowd of sandaled feet, let these pedicure ideas inspire your next visit to the salon. RELATED: 10 Hacks That Will Make At-Home Pedicures So Much Easier 01 of 11 Nude Glitter Keep it simple and chic with a nude nail polish loaded with tons of glitter. It’s equal parts minimalist and maximalist, and it’ll be easy to pair with whatever you’re wearing. 02 of 11 Watercolor Pedicure We’re loving the ultra-soft colors of this watercolor-inspired pedicure. The big toe—which is always the easiest to paint thanks to the extra surface area—features a fusion of pink, blue, white, and yellow and is topped with glitter. Keeping the other nails baby pink simplifies the pedi. 03 of 11 High Contrast Pedi If you’re a fan of color and bold pedicure ideas, consider this high-contrast design. It incorporates pink and green, but you can always whip up your own color scheme. Orange and blue, yellow and black, pink and orange—there are a ton of combos to consider. 04 of 11 Multi-Dimensional Red Lean into the mob boss wife trend with a dark red nail polish on your toes. This design has a multidimensional effect thanks to metallic polish. 05 of 11 Animal Print Animal prints on your toenails? It’s always a yes. This design features chic leopard spots on the big toe with a creamy white polish on all the others. Also consider fun prints like zebra, giraffe, or snake. 06 of 11 Classic French Pedicure For a pedicure idea that’ll match with literally every shoe or outfit you own, go for the classic French. It’s a simple pinkish nude base with a crisp white border along the top. 07 of 11 Hot Pink French Pedicure If you like the idea of a classic French pedicure but need a bit more pizzazz, opt for a different color. This one embraces Barbie pink, but there’s an entire rainbow to choose from. Try neon green, dark blue, or lavender. 08 of 11 Retro Rainbow Pedicure Channel some ‘90s vibes—and break out your best jelly slides—with this adorable swirling rainbow pedicure. It weaves in lots of pastel hues for a fun and playful effect. 09 of 11 Flowers and Gemstones Who says you can’t get a little glitzy with your toenails? This cute pedicure is perfect for spring and summer with its flower details and glittering silver gemstones. 10 of 11 Outer Space Pedicure For a pedicure idea that’s truly far out, look no further than an outer space design. This celestial-inspired pedi is easier to recreate than it looks. Simply start with a dark black base and then sponge-on metallics in different hues. Top with some glitter if you’re feeling it. 11 of 11 All White Pedicure When in doubt, go for an all-white pedicure. It contrasts nicely against all skin tones, and feels simultaneously unexpected and chic. Plus, it’ll look cute with all your open-toed footwear. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit