Upgrade Your Nude Nails With One of These 40 Pink Nail Designs

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updated May 22, 2020

Pink is perhaps one of the most versatile colors in the cosmetic world. You can wear the shade any almost any modality you can imagine—blush, glosses, eye pigments—but our go-to is most definitely our nails. A pink manicure knows no limits—from a classic pink-and-white French mani, to bold magenta nail art, and everything in-between. Whether you're looking for something super simple or eye-catching and extravagant, Instagram is serving up some serious inspo. To find the perfect pretty-in-pink style for you, we searched high and low to find your manicure muse. Ahead, our 40 favorite ways to wear a pink nail design.

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Pink and White with a Pop

What's better than a traditional pink and white french mani? A pop of hot pink, that's what.

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Pink and Mauve

Pink, white and mauve in a geometric pattern will surely turn heads in a modern-but-chic type way.

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Slanted French

The French manicure has taken many more modern iterations as of late, including this pink slanted French.

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Pick a Pink

Can't choose you're favorite? Grab all your favorite pinks and paint one color on each nail for this ombre-esque style. Bonus points if you include a pop of white.

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Baby Pink and Bold Stripes

A simple, classic, light pink manicure is kicked up a notch with these boldly painted stripes.

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Pink Neutrals

The right shade of pink can definitely work like a neutral.

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Hearts

Who says hearts are only for Valentine's Day? Wear a romantic mani all year long with this pink based, heart tipped look.

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Pink Galaxy

In some alternate universe, we hope the starry sky is pink, rather than black.

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Pink Gradient

Gradient nails are the perfect way to wear multiple shades of your favorite color.

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Pink Geode

Crystal lovers, rejoice. This marbly pink and white geode-inspired nail art is swoon-worthy.

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Pink and Pastel Swirls

With a neutral pink base, these pastel inspired swirls really pop for a fun look that's perfect for spring.

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Specks of Gold

You can never go wrong with perfectly placed gold foil.

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Pink Logomania

Whether you're a Dior addict or a Supreme queen, you can easily rep your favorite luxury brand in shades of pink on your nails.

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Pearly Pink

Simple, rounded, and with just the right amount of shine.

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Reverse French

Break the rules and take a fun spin on a french manicure with this alternating light and dark pink twist.

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A Pop of Florals

Because florals are always in season.

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A Touch of Sparkle

Never say no to sparkle. Never.

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Tie Dye

Tie dye is SO hot right now, in both the fashion and beauty world. This perfect combo of pink and white is making us feel groovy, baby.

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Seeing Stars

This mani will not only have you seeing stars—you'll look and feel like one, too.

When DIY-ing this style, try these gold nail sticker stars to get a perfect star shape.

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Flamingo Nails

Nothing says summer (or vacation) like a manicure inspired by your favorite pool float.

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Leopard, Foil and Pink

Another take on a pink and leopard scheme, this bold black and gold foil leopard print sits perfectly atop a baby pink base.

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Metal Moon

One simple accent cant takes your mani to a whole new level.

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Pretty Polka Dots

Polka dots are always a good idea—especially when they're this cute.

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Subtle and Shimmer

A thin, hot pink tip and a shimmery outline around the cuticle makes a subtle statement.

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Less is More

When it comes to nail art, sometimes, less is more. Case in point? This look.

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Pink Quartz

Gemstone inspired nails are all the rage, and with this pink and white pairing, it's like having real quartz on your nails.

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Two Tones

If five different shades of pink (gradient nails) feel a bit too busy for you, try using just two different shades of pink, alternating nails or painting two in a row the same shade.

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Pink and Purple Clouds

Call it tie-dye, clouds, or geode inspired. Whatever it is, we're so here for it.

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Neon

Neon pink nails are an easy way to make a statement. Bonus points if you match your eyeliner to your nails.

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Metallic Pink

This high-shine lacquer looks stellar with the sweetest touch of pink crystals.

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Pink Ombré

Pink and nude are the natural-looking way to achieve an elevated ombré.

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Sheer Pink

If saturated shades just aren't your style, opt for a lovely, sheer pink that almost looks like your natural nail.

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Hot Pink

The mani of Regina George's dreams.

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Just Peachy

Peach dreams are made of these.

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Negative Space Half-Moons

Negative space manicures still seem to be the nail art look du jour (and we can't complain).

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V-Day Inspired

Valentine's Day or not, we love these chic little hearts.

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Olive & June Pink

Olive & June's Nail Polish in TT ($8) is one of team Byrdie's favorite shades of all time, perfectly matching the brand's famous Cuticle Serum.

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Peachy Keen

Whether you're more into the fruit or the emoji, you can't go wrong with these peach-inspired nails.

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Peachy Meets Bold

Between the creamy, peachy base and the bold floral art — what's not to love?

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Pinky Nudes

The perfect manicure to match your favorite pinky-nude lipstick.

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