To make the most of the trendy nail polish shades for summer 2026, try a mix & match Mani-Pedi. Enhance your hands and feet all season long with our palette of summer shades. Fresh pastels, zesty pops, shimmery or natural shades: we’re rounding up the must-haves and new shades to wear this summer 2026. And we’re sharing our pro tips for a stunning holiday pedicure. Sandal season is open—let the show begin!
On-trend colours for your summer 2026 pedicures
This season, pedicure trends play on several notes: the softness of pastels, the energy of vibrant shades, the sophistication of iridescent polishes, the warmth of timeless pinks and reds, and the delicacy of natural tones. Each has its own character, each skin tone its own shade, in Green™ nail polish or Green Flash™ gel polish.
Soft, fresh pastels
Contrary to popular belief, summer beauty is not limited to flashy colours. In the heat of summer, the freshness of pastels makes a subtle yet elegant statement.
Take Halo, for example: a soft mauve lifted by a touch of glazed effect. A floral tone that wraps your feet in a velvety aura.
This pastel light blue shade with grey undertones is Bubble. Fresh, soft and revitalising, like a mist from the ocean. With it, your toenails set sail for the open sea.
Another botanical note, Mimosa is a delicate pastel yellow that brightens with subtlety, like a ray of sunshine breaking through the foliage and settling at the tips of your toes.
Halo, Bubble and Mimosa, three perfect pastel polishes to enhance tanned feet.
Zesty pops
Forget subtle colours, it’s time to be bold! The summer season is perfect for daring to wear beautiful vibrant colours. Between sunsets and terrace cocktails, bright shades take centre stage.
To spice up your summer pedicures, nothing beats Spicy, a red polish with pink undertones, vibrant and sensual, pulsing to summer’s syncopated rhythm.
This electric pink nail polish with a hint of blue is Neon Pink. A bold shade that pops and is perfect for lounging with your feet in the sand.
Orange polishes are in the spotlight this summer 2026! Fall for Tangerine, a light neon orange, 100% good mood, 100% on trend. A vitamin-packed shade that wakes up your toenails.
Spicy, Neon Pink, Tangerine, a cocktail of energising shades to carry you through summer.
The shimmery shades
Following the Glazed nails trend, iridescent nail polish colours are more than ever must-haves this summer, to brighten your hands and feet alike.
Craving aquatic reflections? Opt for Mermaid, a sheer polish flecked with holographic glitter that dresses your feet in a luminous scale-like finish that shimmers by the water.
To catch the sun’s rays with chic and glamour, count on Solar, a pearly white nail polish flecked with golden reflections. It delivers an unparalleled glow and enhances every skin tone with elegance.
A tropical vibe with Groove, a shimmery green nail polish to discover without delay. A distinctive, refined shade that will delight fans of subtle, stylish effects, even on holiday.
Give your summer pedicures a boost with the iridescent reflections of Mermaid, Solar and Groove.
Pink & Red Fest
Pink and red polishes are summer pedicure staples that reinvent themselves every year. Here are our favourites for summer 2026:
Bloom is a bright neon pink with blue undertones that makes a statement. Impossible to ignore, perfect for turning heads on the sand or the dance floor.
When you can’t decide between pink and red, Péonie is the perfect compromise. This chic, highly desirable raspberry pink is a red that doesn’t dare admit it.
Another nail polish colour that fits right into this summer’s nail trends: Lava, a red with orange undertones, fiery and bold, instantly turning up the heat. A fabulous shade on medium to deep skin tones and warm undertones.
Summer will be hot & glam with Bloom, Lava and Péonie on your toes.
The natural shades
For a minimalist pedicure with understated elegance, opt for the discreet chic of white and nude nail polishes.
Milky White is that translucent white nail polish with a delicate milky finish that leaves an immaculate silky veil on your beautiful tanned feet. Milky nails pedis are yours!
Neutral and delicate, Beige is a sheer nude nail polish that goes with all your summer outfits, from a white linen set to denim and colourful prints. Your best ally for effortlessly flawless toenails all summer long!
More sandy and opaque, Dune is a beige with slightly orange undertones that brings an earthy touch and a contemporary style much loved by clean beauty enthusiasts.
Colours to wear on your toes and fingers
Coordinating your pedicure and manicure is an art! No question of choosing the same colour for your toenails and fingernails. The trend is all about mix & match, so you can make the most of Manucurist’s beautiful palette and create a style that’s all your own. To do so, play with combinations of complementary or contrasting shades. Here are 3 combination ideas:
- Mix & match Solar x Bubble: Solar on your hands and Bubble on your feet to combine lightness and a luminous effect. A perfect balance for a day at the beach or an evening with friends.
- Pearlescent x Lava mix & match: Pearlescent on your fingers and Lava on your toes for an absolute contrast between colours and textures. When the softness of pearly beige meets incandescent red…
- Mix & match Neon Pink x Lava: Neon Pink on your fingertips and Lava on your toes for an ultra-dynamic contrast, ideal with monochrome black, white or Klein blue looks.
Find your summer 2026 Mani-Pedi mix & match.
Steps to adopt for an impeccable pedicure routine
A beautiful nail polish colour is great. On well-groomed feet, it’s even better. Here are the key steps for a simple, effective care routine to ensure beautiful toenails.
Intensely moisturise
In summer, the salt + sand + sun combo dries out the skin. So make sure you don’t skip the moisturising step… One simple gesture, complete care: Green Oil is an ultra-nourishing concentrate of botanical oils for nails and their contours. It moisturises, protects and promotes harmonious growth day after day. The result: healthy, stronger nails, soothed contours protected from external aggressors!
The Pink Balm is perfect as a treatment in the evening after your shower. It’s the ideal finishing touch to deeply rehydrate your feet thanks to its 100% natural ingredients. This multi-purpose treatment is designed to restore softness and comfort to your nails, cuticles... and even your lips!
Prep beautifully
Let’s go over the right steps to prepare your toenails:
- File your toenails with a natural nail file (using the logo-free side with a coarser grit) to give them a clean, harmonious shape.
- Soften your cuticles with a little Effective Cuticle Softener before pushing them back with a cuticle pusher or an orange wood stick to expose the nail without damaging it.
- Buff your toenails with a prepping file (the side without the logo) to smooth the surface and help the polish adhere.
- Clean and degrease your nails with a Degreaser.
Remove gently
Good news: removing your pedicure will no longer be a chore! Thanks to our Foot removal clips, removal is quick and gentle, with no filing or acetone. Here’s how:
- Prepare 10 cotton pads and soak them in Gentle Nail Polish Remover.
- Apply them to your toes and keep them in place with removal clips designed for the shape of your toes.
- Leave on for 1 minute for Green™ or Green Flash™ polish, 10 minutes if you used an Xtrem Flash™ Top Coat.
- Remove the clips and wipe away any remaining polish with a fresh cotton pad soaked in gentle nail polish remover.
Beautifully polished toes are THE ultimate detail that makes all the difference to summer looks. For the 2026 summer season, dress them in on-trend shades and dare to mix colours between your toenails and fingernails. Whether you opt for sophisticated reds, refreshing pastels or dazzling glitter shades, don’t forget that the success of your pedicure also depends on your prep and moisturising routine. It’s your turn to enjoy a summer-proof pedicure to show off from the beach to the terrace.
