11 Cute Spring Pedicure Ideas
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When the weather warms up, boots are promptly swapped for sandals, flip flops, and other open-toed footwear—an event that calls for cute spring pedicures. The season lends itself to soft pastel hues, bold colors like red or neon, and all sorts of springish motifs ranging from floral themes to pretty butterflies. For some inspiration the next time you head to the salon (or break out the polish at home), we asked manicurists to share their favorite cute spring pedicure ideas.
Daisy Design
You can’t talk about spring pedicure ideas without including florals, and daisies are one of the sweetest you can pick. “This is a fun but simple design for a spring pedicure,” says Priscilla Nguyen, professional manicurist and educator at Aprés Nail. “Daisies are easy to create and will add the perfect touch to any pedicure and give it a spring feel.”
3D Mermaid Pedicure
Warm weather also calls for hitting the beach. Take some coastal inspiration and run with it (or should we say swim with it) via a mermaid pedicure. This 3D design is created with gel polish, and the bright colors and details keep things splashy and playful.
Neon French Tip
This spring pedicure idea offers a classic base with a twist. “Start with a nude or white foundation, then add bold tips like electric blue, acid yellow, or bright coral,” says Meagan Swartwood, a nail expert at Arctic Fox. “This is how you do nail art without looking like you’re trying too hard. It’s graphic and a little rebellious.”
Cherry Red Toes
One of our favorite trending colors for spring is cherry red—a peppy, bright red hue with pink tones. It feels timeless and fresh at the same time. Make sure to choose the right red tone here; it should be bright and pinkish instead of having orange or blue undertones.
Barely There Pastel
This low key spring pedicure idea offers the slightest hint of color without feeling like too much. It also pairs perfectly with everything. “This is basically the fashion equivalent of no-makeup makeup. Looks effortless, works with literally everything, and gives you that ‘I woke up like this’ energy,” Swartwood says. “Plus, these colors are total chameleons. Beach day, brunch, club? They’ve got you covered.”
Butterflies
Butterflies are another favorite springtime character, and they make for some fun pedicures. “I love this for spring because you can’t have flowers blooming without butterflies. It completes the spring package,” says Nguyen. You can either paint it on, or use a sticker.
Water Color Pedicure
For more pastel fun, try a watercolor-inspired pedicure that swirls soft pastels together. Here, a fusion of pink, blue, white, and yellow creates a gorgeous design while a little bit of glitter adds some pizzazz.
Simple White Pedicure
For a non-fussy, paint-it-and-forget it manicure, you can’t go wrong with a soft white polish. It obviously matches with everything and feels classic and modern at the same time. Soft whites with creamy undertones tend to be more forgiving, but if you want to turn up the drama then opt for a super stark white.
Neon Animal Print
Double down on bold energy by combining neons and animal print together. This cute pedi fuses hot pink and yellow and adds some cheetah on top for good measure. It’s definitely one of those looks that guarantees some ‘where did you get your nails done?’ compliments.
Holo Pink
If your toes are going to be out in the sunshine, you might as well take advantage of the mesmerizing power of holographic nail polish. This multidimensional glitter sparkles like crazy. Pink is a natural choice, but you can get this effect with all sorts of colors.
Pastel French Tip
If you want a French pedicure but prefer something more low key, reach for a pastel hue instead of a traditional white or a bold neon. Nguyen says, “French has been trending for pedicures, and what better way to amplify spring than with pastel colors. This idea keeps it clean with a French design, but looks cute with pastel colors.”
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