8 December Colors That Make the Prettiest Pedicures

Classic and unexpected shades are trending.

Jessica Fields

Published: Nov 14, 2025

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Pedicures may be synonymous with summer, but the colder months deserve just as much attention. Between holiday parties, dinners and cozy nights in, you’ll want your toes looking polished all season long. With December fast approaching and the holiday buzz building, it’s the perfect time to choose your next look.

The best December pedicure colors span a cool mix of shades for every aesthetic. Minimalists can lean into soft nudes and sandy beiges, which pair beautifully with delicate nail a rt. Vampy tones—think burgundy or forest green—are still going strong for anyone craving something more fashion-forward. They shine with a glossy finish and read more sophisticated than earthy. And as the month rolls on, you may be ready for something festive, like a red, green or gold pedicure with a touch of shimmer.

Ahead, the best pedicure colors to bookmark for December.

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Mazz Hanna is the CEO of Nailing Hollywood
Lori Banks is a professional manicurist in LA

Pedicure Colors to Try

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Deep Red Wine

One could argue that cherry red pedicures are always in vogue. However, with December on the horizon, deep wine is the better option. “Along with being classic and daring, it also feels festive without being too overdone,” says Mazz Hanna, CEO of Nailing Hollywood.

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Rum Raisin

This rich shade combines some of the season’s top nail color trends, including burgundy, plum and chocolate. The result? A moody vibe that’s perfect for the cold month ahead. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. As Hanna shares, the muted reddish undertones strike the balance between cozy and elegant and flatter every skin tone.

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Classic Gold

A classic gold pedicure can be a fun look that’s also elegant. According to LA-based manicurist Lori Banks, the shade adds a nice pop to toenails while still feeling fairly neutral. Opting for a polish with flecks of shimmer ups the ante and is perfect for special occasions.

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Sandy Beige

Sandy beige is the perfect shade for those who prefer minimalist manicures over dark or bright nails. “It’s the epitome of effortlessly chic for winter,” says Hanna. While the color works on just about every complexion, she adds that the cool undertones are stunning on deeper skin tones.

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Iced Matcha

Matcha manicures dominated summer and are making an unexpected appearance for winter. Instead of a creamy green, a pearlescent shade feels more appropriate for the season. This holographic polish blends pearly white tones with a subtly iridescent green to create an icy color perfect for December pedicures.

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Almond Milk

If you love a soft neutral pedicure, almond milk is the shade to embrace. “This color is timeless and looks neatly polished,” says Hanna. To get the full effect, look for a semi-sheer nail polish that will deliver a clean, yet creamy look when layered.

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Holly Green

Forest green is quickly becoming one of 2025’s it colors. A bit vampy and very fashion-forward, it’s ideal for a matching mani and pedi. It’s also the perfect choice if you’re looking for an unexpected holiday color. This shade by Gelcare has deep teal undertones, making it more lush than earthy.

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Shimmery Red

“Shimmery red colors are a trend right now because they remind us of the upcoming holiday season, says Banks. When it comes to finding the right shade, she recommends opting for polish with crimson undertones and subtle hints of shimmer. The combination will feel much more sophisticated than a glittery polish and is universally flattering.

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