Sorting through all the stunning nail polish colors at your favorite salon and picking the perfect shade is one of the best parts of getting a pedicure.
We chatted with celebrity manicurist and Star Touch Agency co-owner, Julie Kandalec, who has worked with Selena Gomez, Pink, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt and other stars. Kandalec helped us round up a list of the hottest nail polish colors that are adorning toes as the mercury continues to rise.
Whether you're someone who likes to switch up your polish color at every appointment and need some inspiration or you're simply curious about where polish trends are going this summer, here's everything you need to know.
Summer can be brutal on your beauty routine, but Kandalec says there's one surefire way to keep your pedicure looking fresh in the summer heat: opt for gel polish.
Gel polish, on the other hand, is known for being much more durable than traditional polish.
What To Look for in a Nail Polish Formula for Toenails
When it comes to the nail polish you use for a pedicure, Kandalec says it's far more important to pay attention to the shape of the brush inside the bottle than the formula of the product.
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For starters, Kandalec recommends investing in a pedicure kit, like Olive and June's Posey Pedi Set.
From there, here are some step-by-step instructions for perfecting the at-home pedicure:
Start with dry feet then remove regular nail polish with acetone-based polish remover. For gel polish, gently file off the top coat then soak the gel polish off using a little cotton soaked in 100% pure acetone, and wrapped tightly in thin aluminum foil. Gently nudge the gel polish off after soaking for 20 minutes. Trim toenails to the length and shape you want. Kandalec recommends using a straight-edged toenail clipper.File the free edge with a fine grit nail file. Use a cuticle softener like the Olive and June Cuticle Remover orCND's Cuticle Away (both favorites of Kandalec). Push your cuticles back gently with a metal cuticle pusher or an orange wood stick. Wipe away excess cuticle softener and buff the surface with a fine grit padded buffer to smooth and exfoliate dry cuticles.Trim excess cuticles with a sharp and clean cuticle nipper.When applying regular polish, soak your feet in a pedicure bath with epsom salts. For gel polish, Kandalec recommends applying a base coat, the gel color and a top coat, then soaking and scrubbing feet after. Use a foot file (Kandalec loves Dr. Scholl's Hard Skin Remover Nano Glass Foot File) around your heels and ball of foot. If the file is dual-sided, start with the coarse side, then finish with the finer side.Use a pedicure exfoliant and rinse. Massage with a deeply hydrating foot cream, avoiding the toenail area for now.Cleanse the nail plate, apply a base coat, color and a top coat.Wait five minutes, and apply quick drying drips if desired.9 Trending Summer Toenail Colors, According to a Celebrity Nail Artist
Here are the most-requested pedicure colors this summer, according to a professional manicurist.
1. Red
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"A classic red pedi is always in style, no matter the season," Kandalec says.
2. Solid cherry blossom pink
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"It's crisp yet not as stark as opaque white," she says.
3. Bright fuchsia
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Kandalec describes this bright pink as a "classic pedi color that will never leave our minds."
4. Denim blue
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"Denim blue is a cool girl choice when you want to be the trendiest girl in the room. This summer, denim and dusky blues are having a major moment," Kandalec says.
5. Blackberry
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"Blackberry is a chic color for someone who usually wears black the rest of the year," Kandalec says.
6. Mint
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"Mint is reminiscent of the ocean. Who doesn't want to think of a dip in the ocean when they look at their toes?" Kandalec says.
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7. Light coral
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"Light coral on your toes is giving beach day with zero grown-up energy," she says.
8. Lilac
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"It's elevated, romantic and looks beautiful with a multitude of colors," Kandalec says.
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9. Opaque nude
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"Not everyone likes a sheer or French pedicure on their toes, but they still want them to feel 'dressed.' A full coverage nude like this one fits the bill perfectly," she says.
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