I Know You're Stylish If You Have an Immaculate Pedicure Year-Round—4 Chic Colours That Work in October
As we settle into autumn, our regular pedicure can fall way, way off the self care priority list as soon as the temperature drops. Unlike the summer, when our feet are more often on show in sandals, our feet are often tucked away in our new season boots or loafers during the day (and fluffy socks come evening, of course). It's easy to neglect our feet at this time of the year, however, indulging in a regular autumn pedicure is a great way to keep your feet looking and feeling good as we head into winter. Plus, a great pedicure means your feet will be looking great in time for the party season and winter weddings as we reach for our heels once again.
So, what October pedicure colours should you try next? As October ushers in the autumnal tones in our wardrobes, it's the perfect time to explore pedicure colour trends that capture this vibe too. I've been scrolling on the feeds of Instagram's chicest pedicurists to find the October pedicure colours that the fashion set is booking in for this month. From glossy black to chocolate brown, there's an autumn pedicure colour to suit everyone. Scroll ahead for all the pedicure colour inspo you need to get ready for your next pedicure appointment.
Chic October Pedicure Colours to Try
1. Black
Black is a colour that works year-round in our wardrobe, so it makes total sense as a classic colour for our toes too. It may be a dark shade, but works a bit like a neutral hue too, so it will go with whatever shoes or outfit you're wearing, and won't look out of place at winter weddings and Halloween. Black is also a great moody autumn pedicure colour, and always looks super glossy, which will ensure your pedicure looks expensive.
The deepest, glossiest black nail polish around.
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These exfoliating socks gradually work over a week to gently shed dead skin from your feet to smooth rough heels.
2. Cherry
Cherry red is chic, timeless and perfect as an October pedicure colour. It exudes luxury and is still a little moody without venturing to very dark pedicure colours like black and brown if they aren't your bag. Dark reds are a great way to bring your pedicure into autumn and winter if you usually opt for a bright red pedicure during the spring and summer months.
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A deep, black-cherry red that instantly makes your feet look polished.
OPI's Got The Blues For Red is going to be one of autumn's biggest nail colours, and it looks great on toes too.
The secret to making your at-home pedicure look professional is neat cuticles. Use this to push back dead skin around the base of the nail, which will help your polish go on far neater.
3. Chocolate
Chocolate brown nails are dominating our manicures this autumn, and we're inclined to try the trend on our toes too. Stylish types are opting for deep browns this month, which are a warmer, soft alternative to black. There is a shade of brown to suit everyone, from dark chocolate to chestnut and mushroom brown.
The gel-like finish of this nail polish ensures a long-lasting finish on your toes.
If you can't make it to the salon, these exfoliating socks are the next best thing—they totally transform dry, rough feet into silky smooth soles in a matter of days.
4. French Pedicure
We saw the French pedicure take off during the summer, and it's still being hotly requested in salons right now as we move into autumn. It's a perfect transitional look to take your feet from summer to the new season, while remaining timeless and making your feet look neat.
The perfect sheer pink base for a French pedicure.
Coat the tips with Essie's long-wearing formula, which provides a hard-wearing, gel-like finish.
A precise nail art brush will make painting on a crisp French pedicure tip all the more easier—trust us.
Eleanor Vousden is the beauty editor for Who What Wear UK. She was previously deputy editor at Hairdressers Journal, health writer at Woman & Home and junior beauty editor at beauty website Powder. She has also contributed to Wallpaper and Elle Collections with written and styling work.Working as a beauty journalist since 2015 after graduating in fashion journalism at the London College of Fashion, she has been highly commended at the BSME Talent Awards for her work on Powder and also contributed to the title winning Website of the Year at the PPA Awards.Eleanor’s journalistic focus is to provide readers with honest and helpful beauty content. Through words, video and live broadcast, she has interviewed several celebrity makeup artists, hairstylists and top dermatologists throughout her career, as well as celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Scarlett Johansson. She has a particular interest in finding solutions for acne and eczema, which she has experienced firsthand. She has also amassed a large collection of fragrances and can never say no to a new candle.When she’s not writing or testing the latest beauty product or treatments, she’s on the seafront in her hometown of Brighton and Hove, where she lives with her partner and her miniature dachshund.
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