40 Pink Nails Designs: Top Nail Art Inspiration in Shades of Rosy

When it comes to bold pink nails, hues speak louder than words. Pink manicures add irresistible charm to your look. You can choose from subtle to extravagant shades. According to Pantone, it's the new 2024 shade, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, that brings tenderness to your style. Explore various pink designs for different nail shapes and lengths.

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Pink Shades

Pink has a dozen shades that vary based on the cool or warm undertones and the red-and-white ratio used in creating the particular shade. If you’re under those with icy or cool undertones, then cool pinks like fuchsia, rose, baby pink, and Magenta would look good on you. Those who have a warm or golden undertone should consider warm pinks such as coral, peach, flamingo, copper, rose gold etc.

How to Choose the Right Pink Nail Polish Color for Your Skin Tone

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Picking the perfect pink nail polish can be a challenge with so many options to choose from. To make the process easier, start by considering your skin tone. Fair skin pairs best with lighter pinks, medium skin with medium shades, and dark skin with darker pinks. The occasion matters too. Soft or nude pinks are great for formal events, while hot pinks or bright pinks are perfect for a night out with friends.

Pink Shorties

by @estheticsbyjayde

Pink short nails offer a chic and understated look. Selena Gomez's recent hot pink manicure designed by Tom Bachik, stole the spotlight this fall making use of OPI’s La Paz-Itively Hot and their Top Coat. So don’t ignore brands like CND and OPI. Jayde Burk -  nail artist & master esthetician, considers them ideal for those who want a touch of pink without the fuss.

Jelly Fish Tips

by @margarin_nails

These gel nails boast a lustrous light pink base, transitioning to transparent fuchsia tips that mimic the ethereal flow of jellyfish tendrils, creating a mesmerizing pattern with a glossy, glass-like finish.

Raspberry Jam Filling Nails

 

by @abbydoesnails This captivating gel nail design made by Abby Johnson - licensed nail technician from Utah, features soft, sheer pink enveloping the nails, crowned with bold crimson jam-hued tips of the index and ring fingers, while the middle ones are covered with fine sparkling glitter.

Useful Tips: To achieve this look, you will need a high-quality, chip-resistant gel polish, like Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat Nail Polish, applying two coats for the base and a glitter overlay, like Hard Crimson & shimmer D.I.S Nails, for the tips.

Glaminati Editors’ Note: The special allure of this nail design lies in the striking contrast between the subtle nude pink base and the vivid tips, perfect for women who revel in a touch of drama.

Aerographic Nails & Silver Pattern

 

by @want_nail_studio These baby pink gel nails are done with an airbrush, while the silver design on the index finger is done with gel paint. This soft play of shades is sure to leave its mark in every lady’s heart.

Pink & Peach Combo

 

by @charsgelnails_ Show how stylish you are by flaunting these Marilyn Pink + Peach Daiquiri nails made by Charlotte Cliff – talented nail artist, Scratch Stars Awards Finalist ‘20/23. The GelBottle Inc polish gives this nail design plenty of attitude. Opt for these exquisitely feminine shades that will add an extra splash of color to all your outfits. Sexy against tanned skin and glowy in the spring sun, it’s this year’s must-have!

Festive Pink Bows

by @sweetandsavvynails

Embodying femininity, this pink nail design made by the talented Brooklyn-based nail expert Savannah Walker, features a sheer nude base adorned with playful pink bows that add a charming vibe to each fingertip. Ideal for ladies who revel in girlish flair, it's perfect for bridal showers and birthday celebrations.

Styling Tips:

• Apply a nude base.
• Paint the bows with a fine brush, using a vibrant polish color, like OXXI Gel polish (bright crimson-pink).
• Finish with a clear topcoat to seal this whimsical artistry.

Mable Pink

by @herblknails

Inspired by marble patterns, pink marble nails add an element of luxury to your fingertips. As spotted on Katy Perry and Lizzo who wore theirs uniquely, it's hard to deny how eye-catching this manicure looks! Its delicate swirls and soft pink hues create a timeless and elegant appearance, making a subtle yet stylish statement.

Useful Tip: For that mesmerizing glow to your manicure, embrace deep pink tones from Essie or Sally Hansen.

Print Art

by @herblknails

Nail enthusiasts like Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner and even Jennifer Lopez, have proven that print-out nails can have an air of class and exquisite vibe to it. This celebs' manicure crafted by Kazani Dunn - Grenada nail artist & content creator, will inspire you to abandon simple designs and opt for something more awesome. Express your creativity with print art pink and white nails from top brands like Deborah Lippman, Zoya, and OPI!

Pink with Cherry

by @ajackdannie

Bring a touch of sweetness to your pink birthday nails with these cherry designs created with the ILNP, Essie and China Glaze. They incorporate cherry motifs, adding a playful and fruity twist to your manicure. Aja Walton - editorial nail artist & Essie ambassador from Brooklyn, describes this combination of pink shades and cherry details as a fun and lighthearted look.

Super Long Coffin French

by @nailsbyadylene

Long coffin nails are loved by a lot of celebrities, including Cardi B and Kylie Jenner. However, being a quintessentially feminine color, pink takes center stage in this design. The pink coffin nails are perfect if you’re interested in a manicure that makes your fingers appear longer and more slender. This design features extended, coffin-shaped nails with glittery pink tips for a dramatic and glamorous appearance.

Useful Tips:

• French tips add a classic touch to this mani, while the super-long nail length ensures your nails become a striking focal point of your overall style.
• Use a lighter and more pale pink CND or JINSoon shade for the base and a darker Orly tone for the tips.

Jelly Pink

by @jinasongnails

Not long after showing off her glazed donut nails, Jennifer Lopez debuts the blue jelly nails along with Megan Fox who shows off her cherry jello manicure some months later. For Jina Song - nail expert from Las Vegas, the soft pink hues add a touch of femininity, while the jelly-like texture creates a playful and modern look. Getting the right jelly polish is very important, so consider the polish collections from Butter London, Cirque Colors and Essie.

Pink Marble

by @jinasongnails

When it comes to summer manicures, Lizzo has been constantly delivering all shades of awesome with hers. Her marble milky pink nails designed by celebrity artist, Eri Ishizu, looked like a liquid marble that was mixed with pink clouds. This mani's color palette, also used by Cirque Colors, Butter London and ILNP, offers a perfect blend of soft and bold pinks that resembe the natural beauty of marble.

How to Maintain and Care for Your Pink Nails

After spending time and effort on a perfect pink manicure, you'll want to ensure that it lasts as long as possible. Here are some tips on how to maintain and care for your pink nails to keep them looking fresh and vibrant:

• Avoid using your nails as tools. Nails are not meant to be used for opening cans, scratching off stickers, or other activities of the kind! Doing so will weaken and damage your nails, causing them to chip and break easily.

• Keep your nails moisturized. Dry nails are more prone to breaking and chipping, so apply cuticle oil or hand cream regularly to keep your nails healthy and hydrated.

• Be gentle when removing your polish. Avoid using harsh acetone-based nail polish removers which can dry out your nails and leave them brittle. Instead, opt for a gentle nail polish remover that's free of harmful chemicals.

• Don't forget to touch up your polish every few days to keep your pink nails looking fresh and vibrant.

Following these tips will allow you to maintain a beautiful and long-lasting pink manicure that will make your nails stand out in any crowd!

How to Pair Pink Nails with Different Outfits and Accessories

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Pairing pink nails with different outfits and accessories is a great way to add a pop of color to your look.

• Neutral colors like nude, black, white, and gray are safe bets that won't clash with pink nails.
• For a more professional look, choose light or muted shades of pink.
• If you're feeling bold, pair pink nails with outfits that have complementary or contrasting colors. Blue, green, and purple hues work well with pink, creating a striking and eye-catching effect.
• When it comes to accessories, pink nails pair well with metallics like gold, silver, and rose gold.

So, rock your pink nails with confidence and style!

Neon Pink Contour French

by @lenavitch.nailz

If you want to bring a welcome change to your pink French tip nails, we have a great idea in mind. Instead of painting the whole tip pink, outline its contour only. In this way, you will get a very unusual mani style, especially if you use a neon pink nails color. We like No Shade Here from Essie and Beach Cruiser from Orly for this purpose.

Mix Barbiecore

by @solovey_nail_art

There are plenty of ways to pay tribute to the Barbiecore trend with a manicure being one of the most popular. The key to perfect Barbie pink nails is to mix as many pink shades as possible. With their help, you can create any pattern you wish – checks, lines, dots, etc. Find the widest pink color palette in Orly and OPI.

Pink Textured Nails

by @lenavitch.nailz

For their Barbiecore madness, many celebrities used a creative approach. So, why don’t you get inspired by one of their choices? As such, another nail expert and educator from Toulouse, known on Instagram as Lenavitch, introduced us to her very textured pink acrylic nails. Note that this design is quite elaborate and requires special skills.

Nude Pink Long Nails

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While a nude pink nail color is often used as a base for French, it can also be worn solo. Nude pink nails look tasteful and charming, so they suit any ambiance. What is more, they can visually elongate your fingers, which makes long pale pink nails universally flattering. Essie in Not Just A Pretty Face and Revlon in Elegant are some of the best pink nude nail polishes you can find.

Glitter Pink Manicure

by @heygreatnails

It is hard to imagine the Barbiecore trend without something sparkly and shiny. That is why adorning pink nails with glitter is always a good idea. You can play around with the size and shape of the glitter, as well as its finish. Check out Essie in A Cut Above and Orly in Crush for some interesting options.

Chrome Pink

by @heygreatnails

A chrome manicure is still in fashion. However, pink chrome nails take it to another dimension. Chrome powders from Born Pretty are beginner friendly and offer a sheer variety of options for your light pink chrome nails.

Styling Tip: To achieve this effect, it is better to use a special chrome powder. Rub it into white pink nails for a better color show up and a stronger mirror effect.

Pink Swirls Nails

by @heygreatnails

Want to take your manicure up a notch? Try out this easy yet eye catching pink nails design. It is basically a variation of hot pink French tip nails. Yet, instead of a solid color on the tips, you use pink swirls. This design is a failsafe option for pink Christmas nails, especially when spiced up with glitter.

Dark Pink Nails with Flowers

by @heygreatnails

Don't think that a pink manicure can only be carefree and delicate. There are numerous pink nails ideas with deeper and bolder shades. You can go with a dark pink nail color as a base and embellish it with a floral print. For your mani, you are welcome to use such nail colors as Essie in Big Spender and Orly Psych!

Pink and Blue Nails

by @estheticsbyjayde

Pink and blue nails make up a striking manicure combo. So, don't be afraid to pair these two complementary colors. While you can wear this nail style anywhere, it is hard to think of a better option for the Gender Reveal party. Yet, such celebrities as Kylie Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter sport this nail style on a daily basis.

Pink Cowgirl Set

by @estheticsbyjayde

Pink cow print nails allow you to make a strong fashion statement. For this ultimate cowgirl aesthetic, you can also enhance the design with star and flame nail art. While Ariana Grande and Kendall Jenner are considered the real cow nail trend setters, you can also use Minnie Driver’s country style manicure as a source of inspiration!

Pink Stars Nails

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If it is time to choose a mani design for the 4th of July, then we suggest going with a pink star nail print. To take it to another level, consider a pink & white nails combo. Paint pink French nails on one hand and garnish them with white stars. Now, do the other way around on the second hand – apply pink stars over white tips.

Baby Pink Coffins

by @nailsbyadylene

A coffin nail shape is already quite bold and dramatic. So, painting your mani a bright nail color may be a bit overpowering. So, better choose light and subdues colors. Coffin shaped baby pink nails look tasteful and chic even on very long claws. I Think In Pink from OPI and Fiji from Essie deliver the best coverage and have the prettiest baby pink nails colors.

Matte Gradient Pink Nails

by @nails.byliz

If you want to try pink ombre nails but are not sure that you will be able to do them yourself, we have a failproof idea for you. Look at these nails done by a licensed nail tech, artist, educator and creator from the Netherlands - Liz Higginson.

Useful Tips:

• Get a multi color gradient, painting each nail a different shade of pink.
• To pull everything together, finish off your manicure with Shellac matte top coat.
• As a reference, use a pic of Hailey Bieber’s matte multi color nails.

Geometric Pink Mood

by @nails.byliz

A geometric nail design does not lose its relevance. It is a timeless classic that will never go out of fashion. Yet, to mark the beginning of the Barbie era, you may want to choose a pink nail color for your nail art. By the way, these simple squares and diamonds may also turn up to be a great option for pink Halloween nails.

Pink Hearts

by @nails.byliz

Can you think of a better option for pink Valentine nails than hearts? We neither. So, if you do not want to reinvent the wheel, just spruce up your cute pink nails with a heart design. While it can be hand painted, not everyone is good at drawing. Use the help of Tenoverten Love Lane Heart nail polish or Color Club 50 Shades of Love hearts topper.

Pink Minimal

by @judi_nails

When you are headed to a romantic dinner, you want your nails to look their best. This can be achieved with the right nail color and minimal design. For instance, you can get light pink nails and accentuate a single finger with a subtle design, such as a heart or a flower. Vanessa Hudgens loves this manicure technique and uses it a lot.

Baby Pink Nails

by @judi_nails

For pink summer nails, go with light and soft shades, like baby pink. They are refreshing and airy, which is perfect for hot summer days. You can wear this color on its own or enhance light pink acrylic nails with a tiny design. Kim Kardashian's signature manicure often features a baby pink nail color, like Orly in Kiss the Bride.

Ombre Pink Nails Ideas

Nowadays you don't need to be a nails guru. There are so many simple but so eye-catching ideas with glitter for your nails. You can try to do lovely sparkle tips or half-moon glitter gradient, and your nails will rock the party!

Light Pink & Flamingo Stamp

by Shutterstock You will love the GlazeMe Flirt - Gel Nail Polish nail varnish the moment you set your nails on it! This glossy "bubblegum" pink polish playfully lingers somewhere between light pink and baby pink, making it the perfect way to stand out from the crowd. As if this beautifully layered flamingo stamp on the ring finger wasn't enough…

Baby Pink Softness

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As you know, the power of flawless nails gives us the feeling that we are always dressing up and that we are wearing exquisite jewels on our fingers? So, don’t wait and start getting your nail game together, because spring is already knocking on the door.

Styling Tip: Customise the design with delicious ice-cream and/or heart patterns to match your style and make a unique fashion statement!

Festive Pink Sherbet

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Pink polka dots on nails look stylish and adorable, as you've already seen. We all need a treat of sweetness from time to time... So, don’t wait to try this lovely pink nails design!

Glaminati Editors’ Note: This cute nail design is made with the OPI Nail Lacquer Polish - Look at My Bow! and the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri OMGhost covers, while the index is covered with the Greswe Rose Gold Nail Art Sequins Glitter.

Spring-Inspired Marble Nails

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It’s no wonder that marble nails also make exquisite nail art, which may be as subtle or as provocative as you like. It's also common for summer nail designs. And, this is one of the reasons why it has held an honorable place in the list of nail trends for so many years.

Maintenance Tips: To maintain this delicate pink marble nail design, apply a clear top coat every other day, wear gloves for chores, and moisturize your cuticles nightly to keep the nails strong and vibrant.

Despite how simple pink nails appear, they hold the power to take your mood from zero to a hundred! Dare to explore and embrace the various pink shades available and allow them to fit into whatever season you find yourself in. From dinner dates to hangouts with friends, your manicure can be tailored for every occasion!

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