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Rollout: The Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer

Beauty experts reveal their favorite hues for perfectly polished toes
The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
THE PRETTIEST POLISHES
By Briana Draguca · Updated October 26, 2020
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This article origianlly appeared on PEOPLE.
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Next time you hear “pick a color!” when you walk into a nail salon for a pedicure and are unsure about which hue to choose, take a suggestion from an expert. We tapped salon owners, celebrity manicurists and more to find out the hues they’re painting on everyone’s toes this summer, and their answers range from millennial pink to shimmery metallic to trendy nude and beyond. Scroll through to see the colors you should choose for your next pedi right away.  
01
CÔTE NO. 71*

“Our devotees flock to this subtle cornflower blue because it complements everything from cutoffs to a ruffled sundress.” —Mary Lennon, Côte shop cofounder

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02
ESSIE FLOWERISTA

“I love this plum for its versatility. Whatever your event, the vibrant pop of color will never disappoint.” —Julie Kandalec, Essie celebrity manicurist 

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03
TENOVERTEN FULTON*

“This ultrachic color, which isn’t too beige or too pink, is my personal go-to when I need a break from bold hues.” —Nadine Abramcyk, cofounder of Tenoverten nail salon

The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
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04
OPI CAJUN SHRIMP

“Our clients can’t get enough of this creamy coral tone because it’s refreshing but not overwhelmingly bright.” —Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of Olive & June nail salon

The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
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05
NARS ECUME*

“This glossy, grown-up white just begs to be paired with some strappy stilettos.” —April Foreman, celebrity manicurist

The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
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06
SALLY HANSEN CRÉME DE LA CRÉME

“My clients prefer classic, neutral colors, and the pearlescent finish in this light pink shade gives it a modern feel.” —Madeline Poole, Sally Hansen Global Color ambassador

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07
BASE COAT THE SIMON COLLECTIVE*

“On bronzed skin this shimmery gold is especially gorgeous.” —Shelly Hill, General Manager of Base Coat Nail Salon 

The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
available at basecoatnailsalon.com $20 buy
08
JIN SOON LOVE*

“This vivacious hue screams, ‘Happy!’ It’s an instant mood booster.” —Jin Soon Choi, owner of Jin Soon Hand and Foot Spa 

The 8 Hottest Pedicure Colors for Summer 2017
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