It’s a color that never goes out of style, but the hopefulness of spring makes it a perfect time to have some fun with your pink nail designs. From frothy and feminine floral and cute bows and hearts to full-on camp (kitsch designs with 3D gems, jelly finishes and OTT tips), there’s a pink manicure to suit everyone.
1. Simply sheer
If you opt to keep to a simple, solid color, try a glossy, sheer shade instead of something too opaque. It’s a modern way to wear pink and helps create the illusion of longer, healthier tips too.
2. Failsafe French
If in doubt, opt for this classic, suits-all design.
3. Go glossy
The palest pinks with a juicy jelly shine.
4. Sheer and subtle
Barely-there pinks work on all nail shapes and lengths.
5. Nearly neon
Want a block colour? Try a hot pink to keep things bright and bold.
6. Dot to dot
Pale pink makes the perfect base for delicate polka dots.
Pink tips and other tricks
Pink is a great shade to use when experimenting with coloured tips. To mix things up, choose a few different pink hues and alternate on your nails, or ask your technician to dust over a pink chrome powder to add shimmer. For added dazzle, press on some nail jewels, stickers or studs to add interest.
7. Try out some tips
Mix solid shades with pink tips on a couple of nails, for a modern spin on a French.
8. Mix and match
Pink tips feel too boring? Add a delicate extra detail.
9. No such thing as too pink
If a single shade feels too safe, play with a spectrum of pink shades from baby pink to deep fuchsia.
10. Nailed it
Nail gems are an easy way to toughen up even the prettiest shade of pink.
