Sun's out, toes are out. Summer is definitely sandal season and we're betting you already have a new stockpile of selections to choose from. You're just missing the right summer pedicure nail polish colors to go with them. This year, your best bet is to embrace both classic options and a few curveballs.
Like pure purples that aren't pastel. Think more the violet category. Speaking of pastels, Manucurist's Green Natural Nail Polish comes in a striking pistachio. Kind of like getting two greens for one. There's a milky, nutty hue that's anything but bland. While OPI's snow white lacquer may seem out of place yet works surprisingly well in the heat.
On the classic front, OPI's Big Apple Red is a year-round staple. Hot pinks have summer written all over them, but don't sleep on corals. They're a touch subtler than those other shades. Water-and sky-like hues are obviously popular, from the color of a clear morning to the deeper shades of pool blue. Serve summer instead of Halloween by favoring a more neon orange. Then there's the new classic, butter yellow. Chanel supplies the ideal version for manis or pedis.
Here are the best summer pedicure nail polish colors to flaunt through the beginning of September. Maybe longer.
Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in 129 - OVNI, $33 at Chanel
Because butter yellow is still a thing.
Nailberry Oxygenated Nail Lacquer in Peony Blush, $21 at Nailberry
A cool coral.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red, $11.99 at OPI
Red is a classic for a reason.
Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet Nail Polish Collection in Blue Vanilla, $10 at Ulta Beauty
This creamy pastel blue reminds us of the blue skies of summer.
Aprés Gel Couleur in Pucker Up, $14.99 at Beyond Polish
Nothing is hotter than hot pink.
Manucurist Green Natural Nail Polish in Pistachio, $14 at Manucurist
It's peak pistachio season.
Ella + Mila Jelly Nail Polish in Spread the Love, $5.25 at Ella + Mila
Use this bright orange to help create summer sunset nail art.
Sally Hansen good. kind. pure. Nail Color in Milk Cashew Butter, $7.49 at Target
A milky neutral you can rock all summer long.
Hermes Les Mains Hermes Nail Polish in Iris Violetta, $66 at Hermes
Instead of picking a pastel purple, opt for this violet hue.
Gucci Vernis à Ongles Glossy Nail Polish in 713 Dorothy Turquoise, $35 at Gucci
Like the turquoise waters of some tropical island.
OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow, $11.99 at Target
Ignore the unseasonal name and copy Rihanna by flaunting white nail polish in summer.
LONDONTOWN Enhanced Colour in Poolside Dreams, $16 at LONDONTOWN
Boasting real azure vibes.
Manucurist Green Natural Nail Polish in Fizz, $14 at Manucurist
Violet in vibrant form courtesy of magenta undertones.
