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We like to think pedicure season is year-round, which means it's never a bad time to plan your polish MO. (If you're a hot-pink person, these 20 shades have us feeling a certain type of way right now—just throwing that out there.)
Electric shades of neon or pastel hues like mint have been the pedicure prescription of choice, but this year, we're throwing some new colors into the mix just in time for your next salon appointment. Yes, scarlet reds and go-with-everything nudes will always be on the menu. But we'd also like to introduce you to some unexpected nail colors, like electric purple, dusty olive, denim blue, and shades of peach and pink. Ahead, we're highlighting the 15 best pedicure colors to experiment with plus the polishes you should snap up before they fly off the shelves.
#15: Dark Chocolate
Nails.Inc
Coco for Real Chocolate Scented Nail Polish in Meet Me on Mars
A rich chocolate shade is our go-to pedicure shade because of how striking it looks in an open-toed shoe—to be honest, we're probably also sporting this as a manicure at the same time. While this color seems cold, it actually adds a bit of warmth to your nails. It's elevated and chic and transitions well in between seasons.
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Hermès
Les Mains Nail Enamel in Brun Bistre
#14: Electric Purple
Revlon
Nail Enamel in 450 Hypnotic
Bold '80s-inspired colors areall the rage in beauty and fashion now. Why not bring these colors into your pedicures? We love electric purple in particular. It makes such a statementwhen it flashes in the light.
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Color Club
Nail Lacquer in Disco Dress
#13: Bright Green
JinSoon
Palma Nail Color
Rich and verdant, thispalm-leafgreen is the perfect eye-catching pedicure color, in our humble opinion.
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Color Dept
Avo Guac Nail Polish
#12: Denim Blue
Tenoverten
Nail Polish in Austin
Navy blue is a classic pedicure color, but a lighter denim-inspired hue feels fresher and modern.
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JinSoon
Nail Polish in Aero
#11: Dusty Olive
Essie
Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Precious Cargo-Go!
Olive green might seem an unlikely pedicure color, but it's surprisingly flattering. It goes with pretty much everything, and it's a fresh alternative to the tired and expected mix of mints or neons. (We're especially obsessed with Essie's 8-free, quick-dry formula above!)
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J.Hannah
Nail Polish in Artichoke
#10: Peaches 'n' Cream
J.Hannah
Nail Polish in Himalayan Salt
This pedicure color is asubtle, charming alternative to your usual bright pink or coral. It also happens to flatter almost every skin tone.
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heroine.nyc
Nail Polish in Peach Please
#9: Go Buff
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Chanel
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Color in Particuliere
Nothingismore iconic than a glossy nude nail polish. It makes your fingers and toes look sleek and elegant, and it fits any season or situation. It's truly a no-brainer.
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Zoya
Nail Polish in Loretta
#8: Hot Pink
Zoya
Nail Polish in Dacey
Hot pinkis having a comeback, and we are so here for it. This color can veer more pink-pink or purple-pink—pick your poison!
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in La Paz-itively Hot
#7: True Turquoise
Essie
Nail Lacquer in In the Cab-ana
A stunning compromise between blue and green, this is one of the ultimate shades to dunk your toes into.
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OPI
Infinite Shine Nail Polish in Verde Nice to Meet You
#6: Baroque Purple
Essie
Nail Polish in Lilacism
Plunge into a shimmering shade of violet oropt for a subtle smoky lavender. Shades of purple are always relevant when it comes to the best pedicure colors.
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Hue Is the Artist?
#5: Glossy Hematite
Olive and June
Nail Polish in E+M
When in doubt, black is always the answer. Yep, even on your toes! It's unexpected and the superior color choice if you're looking to hide sand or any other inevitable damage your pedicure might accrue when you spend time outside. The key? Keep it ultra glossy with a durable topcoat (like Olive and June's formula below).
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Olive and June
The Top Coat
#4:Eggplant
Nailberry
L'Oxygéné Nail Polish in Noirberry
While it might be recommended as a winter shade, we believe that this deep reddish purple shade works well all year round. Whether your polish has more of a matte finish or a sparkly one, this is an avant-garde, unique take on a classic deep red or funky purple.
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Dior
Dior Vernis Nail Polish in 900
#3: Pearl
Deborah Lippmann
Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in Amazing Grace
Crisp white nail polish makes a big statement on your toes. Opt for a super-opaque, long-lasting formula like this one from Deborah Lippmann, or go a bit more whimsical with a soft, shimmery hue fromOPI.
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Kyoto Pearl
Olive and June
Nail Polish in OJPAS
Any color looks prettier on your toes when it's a glimmering metallic. We're suckers for the classics like gold or silver, but really, the world is your oyster with this one!Opt for bronze, rose gold, anything!
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China Glaze
Nail Polish in High Standards
#1: Electric Cherry
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Beauty Pie
Wondercolour Nail Polish in Most Red
You can't argue with the power and compliment potential of a bright-red pedicure. There are so many great shades, but these are our forevers.
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Chanel
Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Pirate
This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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