When it comes to summer pedicure colors, the usual suspects always show up first. Bright red, milky white, soft pink, coral – cute, classic, never the problem. But this season, I keep noticing a much moodier shade sneaking into sandal photos: chocolate brown. At first, it feels like an autumn color that accidentally booked a […]

Every summer starts the same way: I pull out my sandals and immediately start judging my pedicure. If you’re doing the same, these are the summer pedicure shades I keep seeing everywhere in 2026, from soft milky pinks to rich chocolate browns and bright vacation-ready hues. Chocolate Brown Chocolate brown has officially entered its summer

July nails are where summer manicure trends get really fun. I rounded up 30 July nail ideas, from fruity nail art and beach-inspired designs to chrome French tips, milky nails, and bold colors. Good luck choosing one, because my camera roll already gave up. 1. Pink & Orange No matter what new nail trend TikTok

The World Cup is officially in full swing, and I have spent an embarrassing amount of time looking at team colors instead of the league table. Between iconic kits and national flags, the tournament is serving plenty of manicure inspiration. So I picked a few countries that caught my eye and turned their colors into

As Independence Day gets closer, I rounded up 20 Fourth of July nail ideas to get you ready in time. Whether you’re into classic stars and stripes or trendier takes on the red, white, and blue palette, there’s plenty of inspiration ahead. 1. Aura Effect I am starting with aura nails because the 4th of

Summer nail season is officially open, and my saved folder is working overtime. Between fruity nail art, beach-inspired blues, and butter yellow shades, there is no shortage of manicure inspiration this year. If your next salon appointment is booked, these summer nail designs for 2026 might make choosing one very hard. 1. Mix & Match

Pride nails come in far more forms than classic rainbow stripes. As Pride month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community every June, nail artists get especially creative with colorful French tips, Progress flag accents and statement nail art. Ahead, I’m sharing 15 Pride nail designs that deserve a spot in your saved folder. 1. Side French It’s

My camera roll is currently full of June nail ideas, so I finally narrowed it down to 25 of the best ones. From clean girl manicures to playful fruit and stripe nail art and beachy summer nail designs, these Instagram-worthy nails are ready for the warm weather era. Let’s get into it. 1. Pink Chrome

Memorial Day nails are my unofficial sign that summer manicures have clocked in. The vibe is red, white, blue, and a little patriotic, but not “my hands are hosting the parade” patriotic. I want a mani that feels festive for the long weekend but is still polished enough to wear after it. The Memorial Day

May nails are the perfect excuse to switch up your manicure because the month sits right between spring and summer. I rounded up 20 May nail ideas that feel fresh for warmer days, from soft, clean girl shades to brighter colors, glossy finishes, tiny details, and a few trendy moments worth saving. 1. Butter Yellow