Summer 2026 is officially peak pedicure season — June through August is when salon chairs fill fastest, and right now appointment slots are vanishing a week ahead. Nail techs say it’s the same shades and finishes selling out at the polish bar over and over: the Pinterest looks clients screenshot, save, and walk in asking for by name. This season’s lineup is equal parts glossy color and soft, expensive-looking shine, gel manicure all made to look incredible in sandals. Below are the 10 pedicure trends getting booked nonstop right now, with simple steps to recreate the prettiest ones at home.

India’s nail salon culture is having its biggest moment yet in summer 2026, with clients from Mumbai to Delhi requesting chrome pedicures, pearl nail art and gel nail designs that survive the heat, the humidity and sandal season in equal measure. Nail artist Olha Shtanhei told Marie Claire that “the modern client wants nail designs that reflect their image, mood, lifestyle, confidence, and self-expression.” From French pedicures and velvet nail art to floral nail designs and tomato red nail polish, these are the 10 pedicure trends nail technicians are rushing to learn this summer 2026.