The Best Gel Pedicure Designs Right Now

Gel pedicures are a favourite for good reason: glossy, long-lasting colour with no need for constant touch-ups. One appointment and your feet are ready for sandals, beach walks or a big occasion. Here are the best gel pedicure designs right now – brightening colours, shades for dark skin, red, blue and rhinestone pedicures, simple and square toenail ideas – plus what to know before you book.

Is a gel pedicure worth it?

A gel pedicure is well worth it if you often wear open-toe shoes, spend time at the beach or simply don't have time to repaint:

• Long-lasting: toenails grow more slowly and take fewer knocks than fingernails, so gel usually lasts longer on toes than on hands.
• Dry instantly: gel cures under a UV/LED lamp, so you can slip on your shoes right away without smudging.
• High shine: colours look richer and glossier than regular polish – perfect for beach photos.

Just one rule: when you want a new colour, come in for professional gel removal instead of peeling it off, so your nails don't get thin.

Toenail colours that make your skin look brighter in 2027

No polish can actually lighten your skin, but colours with good contrast make your feet look brighter and cleaner. Besides red and navy (see the sections below), these two are hugely popular:

Milky white

Clean, striking and very photogenic – especially on slightly sun-kissed skin after a few beach days.

Pink nude

A nude with a pink undertone makes feet look rosy and natural, and it's office-friendly. Choose a nude slightly lighter than your skin so the nails don't blend in.

Best toenail colours for dark skin

Deeper skin tones shine with rich, saturated colours. Milky white is also gorgeous thanks to its strong contrast. Avoid nudes too close to your skin tone.

Coral

Vibrant under the Da Nang sun, making darker skin look fresh and radiant.

Gold shimmer

A sparkly gold that really pops on darker skin – perfect for parties and evenings out.

Red gel pedicure

Red is the classic toenail colour: it goes with any sandals and makes feet look bright and polished.

Cherry red

Bright and cheerful – ideal for summer and holidays.

Wine red

Deep and elegant for cooler months, Lunar New Year and darker outfits.

Blue gel pedicure

Blue feels fresh and modern – a natural fit for a beach city like Da Nang.

Ocean blue and mint

Cool and summery, perfect for beach days and light-coloured sandals.

Navy

Deep and elegant – a great alternative to black. This cool blue also makes warm-toned skin look brighter.

Flattering pedicure designs

Beyond colour, the right design makes feet look slimmer and brighter. These two are subtle and flattering:

Pink nude French pedicure

Sheer pink nude with a fine white tip – neat, clean and suitable for every skin tone and occasion.

Nude-to-white ombre

A soft fade from pink nude at the base to milky white at the tip – smooth and very natural. See chrome / ombre / marble.

Best pedicure designs of 2027

This year's most-loved pedicures lean towards metallic effects and small accent details:

Cat eye and chrome

Cat eye gel with its moving streak of light, or metallic chrome gel, makes your toes shimmer with every step.

Big toe accents

Toenails are small, so keep art to the big toe: a wave, a seashell, a tiny flower or a glitter line, with the other toes in a matching solid colour. See hand-painted gel.

Simple pedicure ideas

Simple is always a safe bet – easy to match and always neat:

• One glossy solid colour: red, nude or milky white – no design needed.
• Solid + big toe accent: four toes in a solid shade, a glitter dot or tiny gem on the big toe.
• Micro French: a very fine white or glitter line at the tip.

Gel pedicure with rhinestones

For extra sparkle, rhinestone toenails are a favourite for parties, weddings and photoshoots. A few tips to keep them pretty and comfortable in shoes:

• Add gems to the big toe only, or the toe next to it, so the look stays clean.
• Choose small, flat-backed stones that won't catch on socks or closed shoes.
• The best bases for gems: nude, milky white and wine red.

See gems, charms & glitter (5,000 – 30,000 VND per nail).

Square toenail designs

Square is the ideal shape for toenails. Cutting straight across and only softening the corners helps prevent ingrown toenails, and it gives colour a neat, even finish. Designs that look great on square toes:

• Square French: a straight white tip – clean and classic.
• Glossy solid red: looks bold and polished on a square shape.
• Nude with a big toe gem: the wider square nail makes gems look balanced.

Our technicians shape your nails to a square that suits your toes before applying colour.

Gel pedicure designs by occasion

For more ideas, see our beach nail designs in Da Nang.

Our gel pedicure in Da Nang

1. Soak your feet in warm water to soften the skin.
2. Trim and shape the nails and tidy the cuticles.
3. Apply a base coat and 2 colour coats, curing after each layer.
4. Finish with a glossy top coat and moisturiser.

If your heels are dry or cracked, add our foot spa combo (150,000 VND) or foot exfoliation (200,000 VND) so your whole foot feels as good as your new colour looks.

How to make your gel pedicure last

• Avoid tight, closed shoes for the first few days.
• After the beach, rinse your feet with fresh water and dry them well.
• Moisturise your heels and apply cuticle oil regularly.
• Don't pick at the edges if they start to lift – come back and we'll fix it.

Want pretty feet for your next trip? Choose from over 1,000 gel colours at 1996 Nail Studio. Gel pedicure: gel pedicure price. Book online at our Ngu Hanh Son branch near My Khe Beach or our An Hai branch, or message us on WhatsApp/Zalo at +84 794 430 771. Our staff speak English. Open daily 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.