As a beauty editor, I never underestimate the power of a good pedicure. Sure, they don’t get nearly as much attention as manicures do, but they’re still well worth the time and money, whether you book a pro appointment or DIY. Not only is a pedicure a fun and low-key way to experiment with color, but it’s also something that makes me feel perfectly put-together. Even if my hair is unstyled and I’m not wearing any makeup, I can’t help but feel presentable with shiny, polished toes.
Before summer officially hits, I need to know what nail polish colors to choose for my upcoming pedicures, so I reached out to the pros. Ahead, see the top five pedicure colors for summer 2025, according to nail artists.
Fiery Red
Celebrity and editorial manicurist Marisa Carmichael recommends going for a red pedicure. She doesn’t recommend just any shade of red, though—not oxblood, classic crimson, or brick red. Nope. She loves a fiery red-orange.
In color psychology, red evokes love, passion, excitement, and energy. I don’t know about you, but I want all of those things. What better way to manifest them than by wearing fiery red on your toes? The fact that it gives the ultimate femme fatale energy is just a bonus.
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