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In the kaleidoscope of nail polish colours, there’s one hue that has stood the test of time and continues to make a subtle yet bold statement – pink.
Beyond its (pretty outdated) association with being feminine and girly, pink nails have evolved into a versatile and timeless choice that transcends trends (looking at you, Margot Robbie and Barbiecore).
Whether you prefer neon pink, baby pink, magenta, or fuchsia, pink can be worn in so many different way and in combo with basically every colour you can think of.
That’s why we’ve curated 60 of the *best* pink nail designs for any event, occasion, length, shape, and time of year – that’s right, we’ve definitely got you covered on this one.
So, let’s paint the town…Pink?!
Pink nail designs
1. Hot pink nails
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Kicking off the roundup is, of course, the classic hot pink nail! We *love* how this colour looks on a shorter, round nail.
2. Nude pink nails
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Understated glam with a touch of pink? You can’t go wrong with this set created using Dior’s Pétale de Rose 500.
3. Clear pink nails
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Simple and fit for any occasion, the ultimate clean girl mani.
4. Coral pink nails
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These peachy chrome nails look amazing on every skin tone, perfect for a summer soirée sipping Pimms in the garden.
5. Light pink short nails
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For a ‘barely there’ look that will go with any outfit, go for a milky light pink with white undertones. the length of these nails are SO perfect!
6. Pink nails with aurora shimmer
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Want to elevate your pink nails? Add some aurora shimmer *chefs kiss*
7. Baby pink nails
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Baby pink nails are the perfect shade for all of our neutral-loving guys and gals, and we are loving this muted matte set complete with gold leaf.
8. Neon pink nails
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Neon doesn’t need to be garish! We love this short and shiny set.
9. Red and pink wavy nails
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Go one step further than plain pink by adding another colour with a wavy design.
10. Barbie pink nails
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If you’re still on the Barbiecore trend, we got you. with these Barbie pink nails complete with the classic logo.
11. Milky pink nails
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Gracing the nails of Hailey Beiber, Kim K, Zoe Kravitz and Jennifer Anniston this year, we can bet milky nails are here to stay through 2024.
12. Bubble gum pink swirl nails
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The sweetest manicure trend out there with bubblegum pink swirls.
13. Pink nails with silver stars and gems
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Pretty pink ‘n’ chrome.
14. Aura pink nails with red and gold hearts
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Slightly obsessed with this aura mani with gold and red hearts– perfect for Valentine’s Day.
15. Ballerina pink nails
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This shade isn’t just for ballerinas, you know.
Pink with other colours
16. Red and pink nails
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Add a bit of red to your pink nails with these cute negative space hearts.
17. Pink and orange nails with mismatched nail art
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Could nails get any cuter with these mismatched hearts and animal print designs?! We think not.
18. Orange and pink jelly nails
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They’re giving Hawaiin sunset.
19. Pink and orange swirl nails
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This mani is giving ice cream sorbet vibes.
20. Pink, purple, and royal blue inky nails
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Possibly the prettiest pink nails in the roundup, IMO. The inky effect on this mani is seriously cool.
21. Pink press on nails with leopard print and bows
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I feel like 2003@parishilton would DEVOUR these nails! The ultimate y2k set with a 2024 twist of coquette/blobby gel.
22. Yellow and pink nails with mismatched nail art
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Mismatched nails are huge at the moment, and this set is perfect for spring with flowers, fruit, and cute smiley faces.
23. Yellow and pink nails with black checkerboard feature nails
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Yellow and pink ombre looks amazing as a standalone mani, but these added checkered feature nails up the ante on the checkerboard nail trend.
24. Green and pink stiletto nails with silver details
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Can’t decide between hot pink and green? We say, go for both.
25. Pink, green, and blue chrome nails with rainbow nail art
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The prettiest Over the Rainbow nails.
26. Shades of pink marble nails
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You can’t go wrong with marble nails! This bright pink and white set looks classy AND cool.
27. Grey-pink sheer round nails
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The perfect mix of light pink and grey.
28. Pink, purple, and grey pastel nails with dots
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This mix of pink, purple, and grey pastels with cute dots is so dreamy.
29. Beige and pink lava lamp nails
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Bringing it back to the 60s with these lava lamp-inspired nails.
30. Black and pink abstract swirl nails
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Go all punk princess with black and pink or stick to sweet and simple like this abstract swirl mani with hot pink.
31. Pink and nude nails with black nail designs
These nude/pink nails with black and pink mix-and-match art is bang on trend with checkers, smiley faces, and slowers.
32. Nude pink nails with gold celestial nail art
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This nude/pink mani with handpainted celestial nail art is the stuff of dreams.
33. Pink and silver nails
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Aura nails are well and truly on the radar for 2024.
Pink nail art
34. Pink jelly nails with flames
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This slightly opaque set looks *fab* with white flames and glitter.
35. Mismatched pink jelly nails
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Mismatched manis are huge on the nail scene right now, and this set is perfect for spring and summer.
36. Pink double French tip nails
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Can’t decide which shade of pink you want? Go for 2!
37. Ombre pink French tip nails with strawberry nail art
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We are MASSIVE fans of ombre nails (we wrote a whole article on the best 60 ombre nails!) and this set with juicy strawberries is no exception.
38. Gradient pink square nails with diamonds
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Like a rhinestone cowboy. Or girl.
39. Sheer pink shimmer nails
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The sweetest subtle sparkle with a tiny red heart. So. Cute.
40. Light pink nails with orange and pink flowers
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This pink and orange floral set is the epitome of cute.
41. Chrome pink nails
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Did you know we are also *slightly* obsessed with the chrome nail trend? Yup. We curated our 60 fave chrome nail looks here!
42. Pink nails with chrome nail art
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Say it with nails.
43. Light pink French tip nails
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Switch up the classic Frenchieby adding a pink tip rather than white. This set with dainty gems is perfection.
44. French nails with micro pink tips
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Switch it up by using pink on your Frenchies instead of white!
45. glazed donut pink French tip nails with half moon cuticles
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Add some half moons to your French tips for a super modern take on the trend.
46. Short jelly pink nails
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Prefer a short manicure? We got you.
47. Bubble bath pink nails
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This Bubble Bath OPI shade is *literally* everywhere at the moment.
Pink nails by finish
48. Acrylic pink nails with 3D charms
Image – @cherry_bombnails/queenspeckham/instagram
3D nail art is huge this year, and this set covers all the nail art bases.
49. Two tone pink nails with gold stars and gems
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Dreamy. Literally.
50. Sparkle pink French tip gel nails with confetti glitter
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Another take on the French tip with some added colourful confetti glitter.
51. Matte baby pink nails with text nail art
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Matte is the perfect modern approach to any colour and shape, show your personality by customising with text!
Pink designs by nail shape
52. Pink Panther short glitter almond nails
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These classic almond shaped nails look amazing in a pink shade, and this Pink Panther nail art is so cool.
53. Coffin pink jelly nails with chrome designs and gems
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Coffin-shaped nails are great for elongating the fingers, giving an elegant look.
54. Square short bright pink nails
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Who doesn’t love a short square nail?!
55. Short strawberry pink glossy nails
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This custom strawberry pink shade is everything. @put.it.in.nudetral used @the_gelbottle_inc in Bae Watch, Bellina, and Cherry Baby to achieve the perfect brightness without teetering into fluorescence.
56. Pink wedding nails with chunky glitter and iridescent details
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Who said wedding nails had to be white? Not us!
Pink nails by season
57. Spring nails with glitter pink and red hearts
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Your Valentine’s Day nails – sorted.
58. Summer juicy pink watermelon nails
Image – @skipthefilteruk/instagram
I can almost smell the watermelon through this image! The water droplet 3D details give this mani a super realistic look.
59. Halloween black glitter nails with pink ghosts
The perfect pink and black mani for Halloween!
60. Winter pink nails
Nothing says winter like snowflakes.
The takeaway
From subtle pastels to bold neons, the spectrum of pink nail designs is as big as it is beautiful!
Whether you prefer minimalist elegance or intricate patterns, long or short, square or round – there’s a perfect pink nail design to suit every occasion and style.
With the myriad of pink options available, there’s no limit to the looks you can create, so get yourself off to the salon or settle on the couch and give yourself an at-home mani.
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