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 [3].
It's great news, if you happen to be open to it, because a simple search for #pedicure on Instagram pulls dozens of design ideas [4], even moreso than solid polish colors [5]. (There's also an inappropriate amount of manicure [6] photos for a hashtag clearly dedicated to pedicures, but anyway.) The only bad part is for anyone who hates their feet: most of these looks aren't nearly as weird as they sound. Some are even — dare I say — cute.
The key, of course, is to keep the design simple [7], if not only because walking around with bedazzled gems in your socks sounds like a pain in the ass. Don't believe me? Check out a few pedicure nail art ideas, 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 color [8] is all you need.
Neon Tie-Dye Pedicure
You know, in case you wanted to put your own twist on the neon nail trend [9] Cardi B and Rihanna [10] 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 [11] move.
French Pedicure Nail Art
A case for bringing two Summer nail trends — neon polish [12] and the classic french manicure [13] — 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 [14] or the confetti from a birthday party, a few flecks of glitter [15] 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 color 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 [16] to give the effect of a pedicure design.
