39 Cute Pedicure Ideas for Every Season

Oct 14, 2024

Get those toes sandal-ready.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

A sweet lavender shade is always a good idea—it shines in even the darkest of weather.

A deep red shade like this is a pedi classic, and it looks even chicer when paired with a cherry red mani. We're all about color-blocking our nails and toes this year.

Channel that summer energy all year long with a bold color that reminds you of that warmer weather.

A minty blue shade like this one feels appropriate for any and every season. Best of all, you can play around with undertones to find the shade that's perfect for you—try something a little cooler, a little brighter, or perhaps a little warmer.

Sometimes you just need a toe color that'll go with whatever you end up throwing on. That's when we turn to our favorite neutral tones, like this sienna brown, for a shade that's a sure-fire hit.

There's something about a matte pedicure that makes you do a double take. And when paired with a bold cherry red like this, it's more like a triple take.

A French manicure is a forever classic. Why not take a French pedicure for a spin? Sure, it's not as classic, but it's just as chic.

Don't shy away from a bold moment on the toes. This sparkling pink pedi is so fun. To recreate, look for a nail polish with densely packed sparkles and an opaque finish.

Much like sienna brown, a nude pedicure just works—doesn't matter where you go or what you do, it's always the right move.

A patterned big toe is an easy way to spice up a pedicure—and it's surprisingly easy to DIY. Just grab some tape to use as a stencil and get to painting those stripes.

Chrome makes everything instantly cooler. And while you technically need chrome powder to get the true finish, you can get a similar effect from home with a top coat.

We love how sweet and cute a tiny little accent toe like this is. Use a sparkling top coat on one of your little toes for a subtle surprise.

A shimmer blue shade like this one is sure to stand out on the toes.

There's something about a dark, glossy pedicure that always keeps us coming back for more. The second that weather turns cold, we love a deep color like maroon or brown or black on the toes. Finish with an extra-glossy top coat for added shine.

One step above a no-pedicure pedicure is this nude shimmer moment. We love the way it seamlessly blends into the nail with just a pop of glitter when the light hits just right.

If subtlety isn't exactly your thing, try a bold neon shade. We love a highlighter yellow.

An ombré pattern like this is surprisingly easy to recreate from home—all you need is your colors of choice and a couple makeup wedges. Apply a stripe of blue polish to the top of the wedge and a stripe of pink polish below it. Simply blot the wedge onto each toe until the ombré effect is set.

We love the way the chrome finish takes this opal white pedicure and amps it up a few notches. It looks chic and elevated without feeling too bold and in your face.

While the rest of the nails can be a bit small, the big toe is a great spot for some simple nail art. In this case, paint on a heart or two in white using a detailer brush. Once dry, use an even thinner detail brush to outline the hearts in black.

We love a thematic pedicure moment—you don't need to get too intricate with the details to pull it all together. In this case, the black and yellow polish on the smaller toes really helps pull everything together.

An easy way to update a traditional French? Swap out the white tips for the color of your choice.

Fair warning: A printed pedi like this one isn't the easiest to recreate. That being said, you can easily fake the design with some nail wraps.

Barbie may have hit the big screen in 2023 but she'll always be the moment. To recreate those bold pink sparkles, look for a clear polish with chunkier pink glitter particles.

An easy seasonal pedicure that requires zero nail art. Simply stick to that silver and red color palette, and your toes are automatically in the holiday spirit.

This cheeky pedicure is beyond cute—and, as far as nail art goes, it's still pretty subtle.

For a retro pedicure moment, embrace a cherry pattern across the toes.

Mix and match your favorite animal prints with some bright colors for an automatic party pedi. Don't worry about matching the colors up perfectly—in this case, clashing shades make for an even bolder look.

While the checker printed big toe might be a bit too intricate for some of us, we'll most definitely be copying these colors for our next at-home pedicure.

Like we said, the big toe is the easiest nail to add some art on, and we love this silver detailing. Just be sure the base color is fully dry before attempting to add any details.

Easily one of the most fun pedicures we've seen in a while. Between the neon shades, the rainbow, the cow print, and that cute little smiley face, you can't help but light up when you see these toes.

You've been warned: This print is definitely not beginner-friendly. It is, however, ridiculously cool.

Let your big toes shine with an extra sparkle moment. We love the way they pop against the rest of the gray pedicure.