The 'Picante' pedicure is the chic and sun-soaked look you'll see peaking out of sandals this summer

A collage featuring examples of a 'picante' pedicure. On the left is a picture of someone's feet with a bright red pedicure, and on the right is a picture of someone's hands and feet with a matching orange-red manicure and pedicure, all created by nail artist Milly Mason (@millymason_)/ in a white template with a red chilli pepper and red nail polish spill.

For holiday-ready toes, the 'Picante' pedicure is the chicest choice, especially for those wanting a look as versatile and stylish as a pillarbox red, but with a spicy twist.

While many of the usual suspects have made it onto the list of 2026 summer pedicure trends, like sheer pink and burgundy pedicures, there are a few fresh shades emerging too. Coconut milk, for instance, and one particularly fiery-looking red. Inspired by the glossy, red-hot look of chilli peppers, the aptly named picante pedicure is being touted by nail artists as the colour of the season for your toes. Like a classic true red, this sizzling shade will go with all your hot weather outfits and footwear, whether that's offering a chic contrast to black flip-flops or adding a vibrant pop of summery colour to your vacation sandals and occasion-ready kitten heels.