Listen, you couldn't pay me to put nail art [1] on my toes — nary a single human on god's green earth deserves to bear witness to such an unholy sight. But for manicure enthusiasts [2] with no problem drawing attention to their feet, a nail art pedicure might be just the trend you've been looking for this Summer.
Which is great news, if you happen to be open to it, because a simple search for #pedicure on Instagram pulls dozens of design ideas [3] — even moreso than solid polish colours [4]. (There's also an inappropriate amount of manicure [5] photos for a hashtag clearly dedicated to pedicures, but anyway.)
The worst part for anyone who hates their feet? These pedicure nail art looks aren't nearly as weird as they sound. Some are even — dare I say — cute. The key, of course, is keep the design simple [6], if not only because walking around with bedazzled gems in your socks sounds like a pain in the ass. Don't believe me? See for yourself, ahead.
Mermaid Nail Art Pedicure
When the mermaid tale just won't fit. . .
Gold Fleck Pedicure
Just a subtle fleck of gold on each toenail atop a neutral polish colour [7] is all you need.
Neon Tie-Dye Pedicure
You know, in case you wanted to put your own twist on the neon nail trend [8] Cardi B and Rihanna [9] have been wearing.
Accent Nail Pedicure
Who said an "accent nail" couldn't be on your feet?
Bedazzled Nail Art Pedicure
Ah, bedazzled cuticles. Classic nail art [10] move.
French Pedicure Nail Art
A case for bringing two Summer nail trends — neon polish [11] and the classic french manicure [12] — to your toes.
Starry Accent Toe Nail Art
The bad news: These starry gems are 99.9% likely to end up rubbing off in your socks. The good news? This design will look perfect in sandals.
Metallic Pedicure
Metallic silver polish = the perfect complement to a white Summer pedicure.
Confetti Toe Nail Art
Like fireworks [13] or the confetti from a birthday party, a few flecks of glitter [14] can make your standard pedicure look lit.
Floral Pedicure
Spruce up any pedicure with a sprig of flowers on one toe.
Striped Nail Art Pedicure
A few white stripes atop a solid pastel colour can really elongate your toes, if that's something you'd into.
Chrome Pedicure
If all else fails, just swipe on a chrome nail polish [15] to give the effect of a pedicure design.
