Nailed It
From painted hearts to rose quartz.
The Y2K aesthetic iseverywhereand with it, comes a new favorite nail color.
these days, were embracing our inner Elle Woods with baby pink nails.
And fortunately, there are plenty of grown-up ways to carry off the color though balance is key.
We scrolled Instagram in search of the most visually-inspiring baby pink nails.
Here, 25 candy-sweet options for your consideration.
Baby-Pink Valentine
Baby pink evokes Valentines Day and romance, so why not lean in with a heart motif?
Various shades of pink make this graphic mani super sweet.
Diagonal Detail
With such delicate color, why not opt for some graphic details?
A square round nail shape and diagonal details add some unexpected edge.
Glitter Fade
Adorn your glossy pink polish with a pressing of glitter at the base of the nail.
(Extending said shimmer to the rest of your fingers is entirely optional.)
Cool-Toned Baby Pink
Baby pink can be a neutral, too.
A cool-toned baby pink with oval nails pairs well with practically any outfit, regardless of season or style.
Ombre Pink
For a full-spectrum pink moment, an ombre set is your best bet.
Groovy Details
Groovy, baby.
This pale pink set gives off a psychedelic vibe with yellow, orange, and fuchsia swirls.
Hot Floral French
Quirky and cute get you a baby-pink manicure that can do both.
This coffin manicure is perfectly extra in every way.
Confetti Glaze
A top coat of multi-colored glitter feels celebratory and also sort of reminds us of dessert.
Strawberry confetti cake, anyone?
Barbie Oval
Life in plastic is fantastic and even more so with a manicure to match.
Baby pink coated over an elongated oval feels elegant and Barbie-approved.
Baby Blue French
Juxtaposition is the key to this color-blocked blue and pink French manicure.
Crystalline Dream
Baby pink, but make it jelly.
The nearly-sheer nature of this polish is grounded or sent skyward by crystal embellishments reminiscent of shimmering stars.
Punkish French
Middle school you could never.
Baby pink French tips are made punkish with details Avril Lavigne circa 2000 would be proud of.
Peony and Wire
Gold-edged and gorgeous, this memorable mani gets its pink courtesy of painted peonies.
Candy Cable
A 3-D candy heart pattern reminds us of our favorite cableknit sweater and candy simultaneously.
Red Heart
This minimalist manicure makes our hearts go pitter patter.
Hot Pink Splash
When in doubt, add a splash of hot pink.
Encrusted Coffin
Level up your coffin manicure with sugar crystal-encrusted accents.
Paint It Black
Black and white checks make this matte manicure memorable.
This pink-tipped version plays host to the classic daisies.
Emerald Marble
One plain baby pink paint job makes the opposite hand marbled in emerald feel particularly cool.
This article was originally published onJune 16, 2022
