{"id":231480,"date":"2026-07-01T11:44:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/2026\/07\/01\/you-dont-have-to-paint-your-toenails-to-wear-sandals-this-dermatologist-is-shaking-up-the-rules-of-pedicures\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T11:44:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T09:44:38","slug":"you-dont-have-to-paint-your-toenails-to-wear-sandals-this-dermatologist-is-shaking-up-the-rules-of-pedicures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parisselectbook.com\/en\/2026\/07\/01\/you-dont-have-to-paint-your-toenails-to-wear-sandals-this-dermatologist-is-shaking-up-the-rules-of-pedicures\/","title":{"rendered":"“You don’t have to paint your toenails to wear sandals”: This dermatologist is shaking up the rules of pedicures"},"content":{"rendered":"

The summer of 2026 marks a turning point in beauty trends. The polish-free pedicure<\/strong> is emerging as the top trend<\/a> for women who want to show off well-groomed feet in their sandals. Gone are the days of chipped polish or constant touch-ups: now it\u2019s all about natural, healthy, and simply well-maintained nails. <\/p>\n

Why Natural Pedicures Are All the Rage This Summer<\/h2>\n

Well-groomed nails without polish<\/a> speak for themselves. They don’t lie when they’re on full display in open-toed sandals. This more mindful approach to foot care is based on a simple principle: what matters most is no longer the color, but the care. <\/p>\n

Judith Garc\u00eda, founder of Mani Cure, focuses onnail health andcare<\/a>. She confirms that this trend meets a real need. In her view, clean nails, moisturized skin, and a natural finish are all it takes to look well-groomed. <\/p>\n

“There’s nothing more elegant than healthy, well-groomed nails, and there’s no need to paint them to hide them. Why do we assume that in the summer, you have to paint your nails to wear sandals?”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A matter of health as much as aesthetics<\/h3>\n

Dermatologist Ana Molina<\/a> shared this insight on her Instagram account. This perspective is a game-changer for many. The \u201cno-polish\u201d trend is starting to be seen as a way to give nails a break, especially now that feet are more exposed. <\/p>\n

Judith Garc\u00eda agrees that wearing nail polish is neither mandatory nor always necessary. Alternating periods without nail polish can be part of a healthy routine, always tailored to each type of nail. She explains: \u201cRather than talking about letting the nail \u2018breathe,\u2019 the important thing is to observe its condition and adjust your care routine accordingly.\u201d <\/p>\n