The Timeless Warm-Weather Pedicure Trend That Always Stays in Style

Even before the dog days of summer are in full swing, a white manicure can feel like a breath of fresh air. Although there are some people who opt for white pedis all year round, many people go for darker colors in the winter months. So when it’s time to shift over to lighter colors, whether it’s muted pastels from 2024 or white and its many variations, it’s a celebration of the warmer weather ahead. 

“A fresh, crisp white is always popular and especially with clients who are going away somewhere hot,” nail technician and trend expert Ashleigh Bamber told Who What Wear. “It looks great in the summer, and because white is so clean and neutral, it will go with any shoe color or outfit choice.” To bring this color to life on your toes, there’s no better choice than OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow.

French manicures and pedicures are the epitome of timeless sophistication. While the classic French manicure has evolved to appeal to younger generations, at its core, it will never go out of style. Combining a white base with a French tip, so you have two slightly different shades of white side by side, softens up the bright white trend while also creating an ideal aesthetic for the warmer weather.

If you love the concept of a white pedicure but can’t go all in, then this trend allows you to experiment with nail designs that are done solely in white. A delicate hand-painted, lace-inspired accent nail among classy French tips with a subtly sparkly overcoat still nails the trend but without completely losing the plot. If you’re not a fan of lace-like designs, talk to your technicians about other possible options that are a better fit for your personality. Maybe an accent nail rocking a white poodle is more your thing. 

Because 2024’s high-shine nails are over, you might be wondering how to get as far away from that look as possible. The answer is by going for a matte finish. Although matte manicures and pedicures have been options for a long time, it wasn’t until 2022 that they cemented themselves in the mainstream. If you want a bright white pedicure that stands out but does so without screaming for attention, then going for a matte finish will give you exactly that look — and you can do it at home. After you’ve done your nails in Alpine Snow, instead of a shiny topcoat, reach for OPI Matte Top Coat to complete your pedicure.

As great as white pedicures can look, sometimes infusing a bit of a neon pedicure into it is necessary to make one feel their toes truly represent their personal style. A low-key yet statement-making way to do that is by adding neon colors to the pedicure in the reverse French style. It’s just enough of a pop of color to individualize the white pedicure trend without straying too far from the original idea. If you have a steady enough hand, all you need is a liner brush and your favorite neon colors to make this happen.