The Summer Pedicure Colours of 2026 Are an Ode to Indulgence
Our summer plans this year? Indulge. It’s been a long winter (and spring).
By that measure, our summer pedicure will follow suit, taking sugary cues from our favourite sweet treats. The summer pedicure colours of 2026 are inspired by our favourite desserts, whether you crave a luscious scoop of creamy French vanilla, the perfect bite of pale green pistachio mochi, or a classic slice of deep red cherry pie.
If you’ve never had much of a sweet tooth, there are still ways to indulge. Take yourself on vacation and try a pedi that matches the clear blue sky at the beach or a pink coral reef while snorkelling. Buy yourself the bouquet of poppies and get an orange pedicure to match. You deserve it!
Below, the experts break down this summer’s sweetest pedicure colours to indulge in.
Guava
Just like the juicy flesh of a ripe guava, hot pink nails are a tasty sweet treat too that really pop. The perfect summer shade, Chanel Le Vernis – 143 Diva and Essie Nail Lacquer – Watermelon turn up the saturation to 10, while OPI Nail Lacquer – Strawberry Margarita leans towards a softer pink that is just as eye-catching.
Pearl
There’s nothing quite like taking a refreshing dip in the sea on a hot summer’s day. As you paddle in the depths feeling like The Little Mermaid’s Ariel, you notice a glimmer on the seabed – it’s a beautiful shell with a pearlescent shimmer. Sure, you can’t eat it, but the alluring opalescent shine is too delicious to pass on, a treasure you want to hang on to.
While you can achieve the look using chrome powders, subtly is key here. A sheer finish that gives just enough of a hint of pearl is what we’re aiming for – catching eyes as it sparkles in the summer sunshine. OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer – Kyoto Oyster and Essie Nail Lacquer – Pearly White Shimmer are perfect choices for achieving it.
