Summer is in full swing and with it the time for pretty sandals, short shorts and airy dresses. As women, we always want to look flawless from head to toe and to achieve this, one mustpretty pedicureof course not to be missed! While there are numerous nail designs for our fingernails, our hands shouldn't have all the fun. So the hot season is the perfect time to spruce up our feet with all the beautiful patterns and decorations. While it's a great feeling to leave the nail salon with freshly painted toenails, sometimes we just don't have the time or desire for it. Wouldn't it be more fun if we experimented a little while saving our wallet? Would you like to paint your toenails and need some ideas? Then you've come to the right place, because we've put together lots of great instructions for you that even beginners can rock!
Painting fingernails instructions: Color Block Nails
Does simple nail design for toenails sound more like an oxymoron to you? Now think about it again! Color block nails are very trendy right now and are as easy as it gets. It's the ultimate look for all beginners who want to paint beautiful toenails! And this is how it's done:
Materials required:
- Toe separators
- Base und Top Coat
- A green and pink nail polish or two other contrasting colors of your choice
Painting toenails for beginners:
- First file your toenails and prepare them for the pedicure (tips for the perfect pedicure can be found below).
- Optionally you can use a toe separator for more comfort.
- Apply a thin layer of base coat and allow to dry completely.
- Paint the toenails with the green nail polish and apply two coats if necessary. Allow to dry.
- Then paint half of your toenails pink and let them dry completely.
- Finally, apply a thin layer of top coat and your summer pedicure is ready!
Easy nail design for beginners: bright swirl pattern
Do you want to paint your toenails for the summer and want a simple yet cool nail design? How about, for example, a fine, delicate swirl pattern that can be finished in less than 10 minutes?
Materials required:
- Base und Top Coat
- Toe separator (optional, but recommended)
- Dotting tool
- Orange and yellow nail polish or other contrasting colors of your choice
Painting toenails – instructions:
- First apply a thin layer of base coat and let it dry.
- Now paint your toenails with the yellow nail polish and apply two coats if necessary.
- Dip the dotting tool into the orange nail polish and decorate the toenails with any swirl pattern of dots. Allow to dry completely.
- Seal the pedicure with a thin layer of top coat and you're done - it's that quick!
Painting toenails – ideas: Simple striped pattern for summer
Bright colors, glitter and striped patterns - this nail design for toenails is simply made for summer. You can use thin adhesive strips to divide your nails into different areas and decorate them with any abstract shapes or striped patterns. It's also super easy and quick - the strips are glued to the nail and painted over with the desired nail polish color. And here are the instructions for painting toenails for beginners.
Materials required:
- Base und Top Coat
- Yellow, white and black nail polish
- Glitzer Nagellack
- Adhesive strips
Directions:
- Apply base coat and allow to dry.
- Paint the toenails as shown in the photo above and let them dry completely.
- Stick the adhesive strips on it and paint over it.
- After the paint has dried, remove the adhesive strips and apply top coat.
Do your own zebra nail design toenails
Animal Print Nailsare one of the most popular nail trends this year and look just as phenomenal on your feet as they do on your hands. A zebra nail design looks super cute and definitely stands out. The only condition? To avoid the pedicure becoming too tacky, avoid the total look! Instead, go for one accent nail and paint the other toenails a subtle pastel pink.
Materials required:
- Base und Top Coat
- Nail polishes in white, black and pastel pink
- Thin brush or a French pen (felt tip filled with nail polish)
Painting toenails instructions:
- Apply base coat and allow to dry.
- Paint the big toe white and the rest of the toenails pastel pink.
- After the white nail polish has dried, the zebra stripes are applied.
- To do this, dip the brush into the black nail polish or use the French pen to apply the stripes, starting on the side of the nail and alternating towards the middle of the nail.
- Depending on your wishes, individual lines can run completely over the entire nail.
- Allow to dry completely and apply top coat.
Delicate daisies for the perfect summer pedicure
Are delicate flower motifs too elaborate for you? Well, the following instructions are actually super simple, quick and ideal for all beginners! And this is how you can paint beautiful toenails:
Materials required:
- Base und Top Coat
- Nail polishes in orange, white, black and glitter
- A large and a small dotting tool
Directions:
- As always, we start with a thin layer of base coat.
- Next, paint the toes like in the photo above.
- And now the fun begins! Using the large dotting tool, paint 5 large white dots on your thumb to create a flower.
- To enlarge the dots and shape the daisy, slowly move the dotting tool in a circular motion.
- Allow to dry completely and make a small dot in the center of the flower with the orange nail polish.
- Let it dry again and seal the pedicure with top coat.
Polka dots in neon colors for summer
If you have two left hands and want to paint short toenails, we have the perfect solution for you! There's hardly anything simpler than good old polka dots! Bright neon colors are simply a part of summer and are ideal for making your pedicure a real eye-catcher! All you need for this fun look are two bright neon nail polishes, a top and base coat, and a dotting tool. Simply paint your toenails, apply the polka dots in any shape and order and you're done!
Painting toenails with glitter
Want to add a little more bling and glamor to your pedicure? Then you should paint your toenails with glitter! Slightly shimmering nail polishes are probably the easiest way to spice up even the simplest nail design! For example, how about drawing a small crescent moon on your thumb like in the picture above? Combined with a soft nude nail polish you get a super sophisticated yet very elegant look!
Chic nail design for toenails with rhinestones
And here's another great idea for all beginners who want to paint their toenails and make them shine. Rhinestones have become an indispensable part of nail art in recent years. The sparkling elements are available in a wide range of colors and shapes and are ideal for creating unique works of art in no time. The design possibilities are unlimited and you can decorate your pedicure according to your individual wishes. In order to avoid any mishaps, we will explain below how to stick rhinestones on your toenails.
Directions:
- Paint your toenails in the desired color and let the nail polish dry completely.
- First place the stones on the nail without glue until you like the shape.
- Now add the rhinestone glue drop by drop to the desired area.
- Dip the tip of a wooden stick into the glue and pick up the rhinestone with the moistened tip.
- Then place the stone on the nail and press firmly.
- Once the glue has dried, apply a thin layer of top coat.
Painting toenails for beginners: You can't go wrong with stickers
Anyone who doesn't want to draw elaborate patterns and decorations can use nail stickers. How about the ones that are currently popular?Confetti Nails, which always provide a special eye-catcher and make your toenails shine? The process is pretty simple - paint the nails in the desired color, let them dry and stick the stickers on them. Whether small flowers, stars or even animals – the selection of designs is now huge, so you are guaranteed to find something that suits you!
The ultimate classic: French nails pedicure
No matter whether for a pedicure or manicure – classic and elegant French nails are always a good choice. To give your toenails a modern touch, you can complement the classic with another nail design of your choice. There are no limits to your imagination, because the simple elegance of French nails can be easily combined with any pattern.
How to paint toenails correctly: Tips for the perfect pedicure
Not only a manicure should be an important part of our care routine, but also a pedicure. Well-groomed feet and painted toenails are an absolute must, especially in summer! Just painting your toenails isn't actually enough for a beautiful end result - the right preparation also plays an important role. And this is how you can achieve the perfect pedicure at home!
- To make it easier to remove calluses and soften feet, take firstshort foot bathmade from milk and olive oil.
- Rub your feet for a few minutes with either a hard, old towel or a callus remover.
- Then the nailscut or shortenand bring it into the desired shape. To prevent them from becoming brittle, you should always file in the same direction.
- Before you paint your toenails, make sure that they arefree of grease and dirtare. The best way to do this is to go over it with a little nail polish remover and a cotton pad.
- Finally, choose a beautiful nail design and nothing will stand in the way of your pedicure!
Toenail designs pictures to imitate
Beach-inspired nail designs are always real eye-catchers
Paint toenails with glitter for a WOW effect
Bright neon colors really brighten your mood and are therefore ideal for summer
Or how about a striking zebra pattern for your summer pedicure?
Painting toenails in summer: With the ombre look you are always well advised
Bright colors, stripes and polka dots - it couldn't be more summery
Painting toenails in black and white in summer? We say yes!
Rainbow nails are staying with us this year too
Pastel colors exude a special elegance and lightness
Simple and quick nail design for toenails
Paint toenails with glitter in an ombré look for the ultimate summer look
Mint green feels super refreshing in summer
Adhesive strips are ideal for a quick and effective pedicure
