Where are our pink girlies at?! Today we’re breaking down the best pink French tip nails, from hot pink manicures to light pink designs. What can we say? Pink nails just have more fun! 💕
So if you’re looking for a way to brighten up your next French manicure, we’ve got you covered with pink nail ideas for every style and occasion. Plus, we’re also sharing a few tips and tricks to help you DIY these pink designs at home — including a step-by-step French tip nail tutorial. Keep scrolling for our complete guide!
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Things To Know Before Chasing The Perfect Pink French Manicure
If you ask us, pink is the new black — or in this case, the new French manicure! As much as we love classic white French tips, there’s something about a pink nail design that feels fresh, fun, and fashion-forward.
So to help you ~nail~ this trendy pink look, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about pink French tip nail designs, from the best pink nail polish colors to our tips for creating a pink manicure at home. Let’s get into it!
What types of pink French tip nails and designs are trending right now?
While pink nail ideas have always been in style, we’ve seen a full pink takeover in recent years (thanks, Barbie!) — especially when it comes to modern French tip designs. Instead of classic solid pink manicures, this trend is all about elevated styles, bright hues, and fun nail art.
For the trendiest look, opt for a pink French manicure that stands out from the crowd. Think: hot pink French tips, shimmery iridescent top coats, and cute nostalgic designs (like the daisy nails above!). If you’ve been looking for an excuse to have some fun with your nail art, this is it!
How To Do Your Own Pink French Tip Nails At Home
Ready to embrace your main character moment? Here’s a step-by-step tutorial to help you DIY your own pink French tip nail designs at home!
- Prep your nails. This is the first step for any manicure! Start by removing any old polish and give your nails a good trim and file. Push back your cuticles and buff the surface of your nails for an ultra-smooth base.
- Apply a base coat. Start with a clear base coat to protect your bare nails and help the rest of your polish stay put. Once this dries, you can also add a nude polish for a classy look, or a bright color for a bold design. This ultimately depends on how you want your pink French manicure to look!
- Choose a pink polish. You can choose any shade for your pink French tip nail design, from light pastel pink to neon hot pink. We’ve linked a few of our faves in the FAQ below!
- Draw on your French tips: Now for the hard part! To get the perfect French tips, you can use nail tape guides to outline your design. Just stick it on top of your base coat, paint the tip of each nail with your pink polish, and peel it off (while the polish is still wet) for a neat finish. If you’re freehanding it, use a small nail art brush and follow the natural curve of your nail — here’s a video tutorial to help!
- Add some final touches. Want to take your pink French manicure to the next level? Once your tips are dry, add some cute finishing touches, like trendy nail stickers, cute dot designs, or a pearlescent powder.
- Finish with a top coat. Seal the deal with a clear top coat. Not only does this prevent chipping, but it also gives your manicure a glossy finish. For a unique look, you can also switch it up with a matte top coat or a shimmery polish.
Our Favorite Hues To Use For Pink French Manicures
If you’re anything like us, then you’ve never met a pink hue that you didn’t like…and this also applies to our pink French tip nails! But to help you narrow it down, here are a few of our favorite shades to use for a pink French manicure.
- Light pastel pink: This blush pink color is perfect for your everyday French tip nail designs. It’s soft, it’s subtle, and it’s SO dreamy. Swoon!!
- Hot neon pink: Turn up the heat with this bright and fun neon hue. For a pink French manicure inspired by Barbie herself, this is THE perfect nail polish color.
- Dark magenta pink: Looking for a moodier pink shade for the colder months? This dark pink color will give your French manicure a cool and classy touch.
- Shimmery glitter pink: Because there’s no such thing as too much sparkle when it comes to a pink French manicure, amiright?! This glitter pink color is a shimmery, holographic, and iridescent dream come true.
Our Favorite Pink French Tip Nails and Manicure Designs
Bring on the pink! Below, we’re sharing our favorite pink French tip nails for every style, from minimalist light pink designs to bold Barbie-approved manicures. If you need a little extra pink in your life right now, these are the nail designs for you!
Plus, we’re also linking our favorite nail products to help you recreate these pink French tip designs at home. So grab your go-to pink nail polish (or stock up on some of our faves below), and read on for the designs!
1. Pink on Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @overglowedit
These pink on pink nails are French manicure GOALS. Because the only better than one shade of pink for your mani is two shades of pink, amiright?!
Double down on this bright nail design by layering hot pink tips on top of a lighter pink base coat. We love how the two colors create dimension, while still giving you an all-pink look!
2. Simple Light Pink French Manicure
photo: @nailsbycharlx
Love a more minimalist nail design? Keep things simple with these light pink French tip nails. They’re a subtle twist on a classic French manicure, and we are in LOVE. With a short square shape and a sweet bubblegum hue, they’re the perfect upgrade to your everyday mani.
3. Barbiecore Hot Pink French Manicure
photo: @nails.by.mayraa
If Barbie had a favorite manicure, we’re pretty sure it would look like this! Take on The Real World ™ with those hot pink French tips and long almond-shaped nails. For a manicure that says, “Come on Barbie, let’s go party,” it doesn’t get better!
4. Celestial Pink French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @phoebesummernails
We have MAJOR starry eyes for this pink French tip manicure. The metallic gold stars! The twinkling rhinestones! The dreamy pink hues! Bright and sparkly, they’re truly out of this world.
For an easy DIY, create your own constellations using these celestial star nail stickers. Simply peel and stick them on top of your pink designs, seal with a top coat, and you’re pretty much golden!
5. Gradient Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @nailsbyalsn
Can’t decide on just one pink hue for your French manicure? Then don’t! These dreamy nails feature a mix of bright pink, peachy pastel, and cloudy white polish — but you can customize it with any of your favorite pink shades. Obsessed!
6. Groovy Retro Pink French Manicure
photo: @_nailsbyemmaa_
How rad is this wavy light pink French tip nail design?! Add a retro touch to your manicure by swapping classic arches for these pink swirly tips.
Not only are they super unique, but they’re also easy to DIY! Since each French tip design is different, you don’t have to worry about creating a perfectly cohesive manicure. Just use a small nail art brush to freehand the wavy pink tips, then carefully outline them with a darker pink polish. Groovy!
7. Shimmery Light + Hot Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @zodiac_spa_beauty_wellness
This French manicure combines light pink polish, hot pink accents, and a shimmery finish to create one show-stopping nail design. Talk about a triple threat!
To get the mega-shine look, add this pearlescent powder on top of your gel nail design. We even created an entire chrome nail tutorial to help you DIY this trendy style at home!
GWS Pro Tip! Not a fan of gel polish? No prob! You can also use this shimmery top coat for a similar look — no UV lamp necessary.
8. Fruity Pink French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @phoebesummernails
Anyone else in their fruit girl era? Add an extra sweet touch to your pastel pink French tips with this cute fruity nail art (which you can recreate using these fruit nail stickers). They’re the ~cherry~ on top of your juicy pink manicure!
Cherry nails are seriously trending right now, and we’ve rounded up even more of our favorite ideas for your next fruit-themed manicure!
9. Funky Hot Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @nailsbycharlx
Looking for a little somethin’ somethin’ to take your hot pink French tip nails to the next level? One word: polka-dots. Using a small nail dotting tool, add a row of tiny white dots under the bright pink French tip designs. Simple, but SO effective!
10. Balletcore Pink + White French Manicure
photo: @nails.by.kimberlee
Is it just us, or is this light pink + white French tip nail design giving you major balletcore vibes?? From the pink and white color scheme to the pointed French tips, it’s seriously on pointe — and on-trend!
Channel your inner prima ballerina with this two-tone manicure, which you can create using these French tip nail sticker guides. Best paired with your favorite ballet flats!
11. Cute Pink Daisy French Manicure
photo: @pearliepressed
If you’re looking for new ways to romanticize your life this year, this cute pink French manicure is IT. With a mix of baby pink + light mauve polish and sweet daisy nail art, it’s the serotonin boost you’ve been searching for.
Use a nail dotting tool to create that sweet daisy design — or stock up on these colorful nail stickers for a super easy DIY!
12. Hot Pink + Bright Orange French Tip Nails
photo: @peachinails
Hot pink French tip nails + bright orange accent designs = the ultimate mood booster! For a manicure that sparks joy every time you glance down at your hands, you can’t go wrong with this neon color combo. It’s the perfect look for your summer manicure…prepare to see us rocking this design ALL season long.
13. Bejeweled Light Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @phoebesummernails
The best way to elevate any manicure? Just add some sparkle! You’ll make the whole place ~shimmer~ with these bright bejeweled nails, featuring light pink French tip designs and dazzling pink nail gems. Because a diamond’s gotta shine, amiright?!
P.S. For the Swifties who now have “Bejeweled” stuck in their heads, don’t miss our list of Taylor-inspired nails for every era!
14. Mermaidcore Pink French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @nailartbyqueenie
Mermaid nails are having a MOMENT this year, and we couldn’t be more obsessed!
For a dreamy take on the trend, add 3D wave designs to your iridescent pink French tips. This sculpting nail gel is perfect for creating those mystical waves — now all that’s missing are some seashell accessories and a trip to the beach!
15. Flaming Hot Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @peachinails
And the hottest manicure award goes to….these fiery pink French tip nail designs! Turn up the heat on your next French manicure with these rad flame tips, complete with hot pink glitter nail polish. In the words of Paris Hilton: That’s hot.
Plus, we also found these similar reusable nails on Etsy, so you can easily recreate this fiery look at home!
16. Romantic Pink French Manicure
photo: @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
The romance of it all! If you’re looking for a lovey dovey manicure for your next date night (or V-Day, perhaps?), this light pink French tip nail design is the best of the best.
We have major heart eyes for the asymmetrical tips combined with those dainty red hearts — which you can recreate with these heart nail decals. Swoon!
17. Hot Pink French Tip Outline Nail Designs
photo: @kelly.yan.nails
Subtle nails that make a serious statement? Yes, please! We love how this hot pink French tip nail design pops against the minimalist nude base coat. For a bold and graphic look, draw the French tip outline using magenta pink polish, but don’t fill it in. Such a cool twist on a classic French mani!
18. Gradient Pink Double French Tip Nails
photo: @phoebesummernails
We don’t know what we love most about this pink French tip manicure. The gradient pink hues? The double French tips? The dainty rhinestones? All of the above?! Brb, adding this design to our nail ideas mood board as we speak!
And yes, we found the perfect pink nail polish set to help you recreate this manicure (and all the other French tip nail designs on this list!) at home.
19. Cute Coquette Pink French Manicure
photo: @pop_polished
Bows are the trend that keeps on trending! For a cute and trendy manicure, tie a dainty bow on your light pink French tip designs. So sweet!
Whether you’re embracing the coquette aesthetic or just love a feminine nail design, these are the nails for you. Plus, we found the perfect bow nail decals for the look!
20. Whimsical Pink French Tip Coffin Nails
photo: @nate.beauty
These light pink French tip nails are making our hearts flutter! We’ve been loving all the butterfly nail ideas we’ve seen lately, and these beauties are no exception. The pastel pink tips combined with these fluttery nail decals are a whimsical match made in heaven!
21. Botanical Light Pink French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @nailsbycharlx
When you can’t choose between pink French tips or floral nail designs, why not do both?! This manicure gives you the best of both worlds, with a combo of light pink tips and botanical nail art.
For a cohesive look, stick to one nail polish color (we love this baby pink hue!) for the entire design. Add some silver glitter accents for a touch of glamour, and you’re good to go!
22. Dreamy 3D Pink French Manicure
photo: @pearliepressed
We had to include another 3D pink French manicure on this list — they’re just SO GOOD! From the dreamy wave designs to the glitter pink French tips to that bold hibiscus accent (which you can create with this 3D nail charm), these nails are proof that sometimes more is more.
Plus, we found these pink reusable nails for a similar look, so you can skip the salon appointment this month!
23. Pink Ombre + Glitter French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @nailsbyalsn
For a softer take on a French manicure, trade your solid pink tips for this hazy ombre design. After applying your nude base coat, use a nail sponge to blend the pink polish across the top half of your nails. Finish the look with a glitter pink French tip outline, and get ready for major compliments!
Want more tips for DIYing this dreamy design? Check out this nail artist’s full tutorial here!
24. Nostalgic Pink Heart French Manicure
photo: @yaninas_nails
Embrace your “Lover” era with these light pink French tip nails, featuring the most swoon-worthy heart designs. With neon pink accents and that long coffin shape (here are some similar coffin nail extensions!), they have a bold Y2K vibe that we love. Bring on the nostalgia!
25. Star-Studded Light Pink French Tip Nails
photo: @beauty_byholllie_
Make your nails the ~star~ of the show with this rad light pink French tip nail design. For a star-studded look that everyone will be talking about, use a metallic silver polish — or these metallic star nail stickers — to create the show-stopping design. Perfect for your main character moment!
26. Blossoming Hot Pink + White French Tip Nails
photo: @lindseysbeautylounge1
These nails are kind of like a gorgeous bouquet that you can take with you wherever you go. The dream! Get the look by combining hot pink French tips with a white botanical nail design. The neon pink and classic white color combo is timeless meets trendy, and we are HERE for it.
27. Feminine Light Pink French Tip Nail Designs
photo: @monciesvibe
Finally, we’re going to leave you with the cutest, girliest, and most PINK French tip manicure on this list! Reclaim your girlhood with these pastel light pink tips, complete with bright pink bow designs and an oh-so sweet pearl nail gem.
They’re the perfect nails for a bach party, special event, or anytime you need a little extra feminine energy in your life.
Nail Inspo For Every Occasion and Vibe? Yup, We’ve Written Them All.
Here at GWS, we LOVE nail art — and we’ve channeled this obsession into a collection of cute nail guides for every occasion and vibe! Whether you’re looking for the perfect seasonal manicure or want to try out the latest nail trend, we have a guide for that. Check out our full collection here!
Need nail inspo for a specific occasion? Loving a specific nail trend right now? Let us know in the comments below!