The warm weather is here to stay in the northern hemisphere, which means toes are out, and if you are looking to step up your pedicure game, we’ve found the best summer toenail designs to test out this year.

While manicures allow you to change out your nail art more often, pedis get a lot of the spotlight during the summer months, so they should always be top of mind when you are drafting your summer nail game plan and looking for inspo. Monochrome pedicures are always a great option, especially if you go the DIY route, but more intricate designs or color combinations are also all the rage this season, whether you do them at home with press-ons or a steady hand, or you opt for a professional gel polish pedicure (or even acrylic) at the salon.

To find out exactly what toenail art will be trending this year, we’ve reached out to the pros and scoured the internet for pedicure ideas. Below, we’ve rounded up seven of the best summer toenail designs.

Meet the expert

1. Chrome French Toes

Whether it is for manicures or pedicures, French tips are a safe bet year-round. KATSEYE’s Lara and Daniela recently rocked classic French pedis to the AMAs. But this season, we are giving them a twist with chrome, which has been a super popular nail trend for months.

“Classic French pedicures are getting upgraded with pearl chrome, glazed finishes, or metallic tips,” Edwards tells us. Chrome French finishes are a trendy option for a summer pedicure, but Edawards also says double French lines using metallic accents are in.

If you don’t love the idea of a pure jewelry-style chrome on your toes, fret not, because colors can also get the chrome treatment. “Instead of stark white, we’re seeing icy silver, soft gold, or even pale butter yellow French tips. It gives the clean-girl pedicure a futuristic summer update while still remaining timeless,” Edwards adds.

If you do want to stick to white or silvers, Oh says micro is the way to go. “I think micro-French pedicures will continue to be popular. They feel clean, minimal, and elevated, but still more intentional than a plain nude or sheer polish,” she says.