29 Millennial Pink Nail Ideas That Revive the 2010s Trend

pink nails with cherry and checkerboard designs — @ALICIATNAILS / INSTAGRAM

Ah, "millennial pink." The muted blush hue appeared everywhere in the 2010s—think Glossier packaging or Sophia Amoruso's #GirlBoss cover—becoming a beloved shade amongst millennials (hence the name). While the popular baby pink color isn't as prominent these days, its influence remains. The shade still appears often in the beauty world, especially when it comes to manicures. Considering a pink mani? We've rounded up 29 nail ideas that pay homage to millennial pink.

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Grease Lightning

Hand with baby pink manicure with cherries and racetrack pattern designs. — @ALICIATNAILS / INSTAGRAM

We're starting off strong with this bold nail art that feels reminiscent of the 1978 blockbuster Grease. Doesn't this just feel like a manicure Rizzo would rock for the drive-in movie? If you're feeling ambitious, you can recreate it at home with some checkerboard nail tape and cherry stickers.

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Hot Pink Halo French

Hand with light pink base coat and the outline of a French tip in bright pink. — @GLAMMERTIZED / INSTAGRAM

This negative space French manicure plays around with shades of pink. Use a millennial pink hue as your base, and outline your French tip with an electric pink hue.

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Pink Rainbow

Hand with a light pink tonal rainbow French Manicure — @ALICIATNAILS / INSTAGRAM

This tonal stripe manicure is an unexpected way to mix up your French manicure. You can achieve this by using light pink, medium pink, and pale purple polish to create a curved stripe on the edge of the nail, similar to a rainbow stripe.

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Cartoon Sparkles

Hand with round nails with a light pink base coat and hand painted white sparkles — @LOLO.NAILEDIT / INSTAGRAM

Enhance your milky pink and white nails with hand-drawn sparkles. Recreate the multicolor base using Static Nails Liquid Glass Lacquer in Pool Toys and Out of Office. Then, with a detailed nail brush, use Out of Office to achieve the sparkles.

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Accent Hearts

Hand with light pink tonal French manicure with a mini heart accent nail. — @HELUVIEE / INSTAGRAM

We think hearts are a great nail art choice for any time of year, not just Valentine's Day. This multicolor look—featuring hot pink and millennial pink—is a perfect way to wear the popular nail art design.

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Silver Speckled

Hand with light pink polish with silver speckles. — @HELUVIEE / INSTAGRAM

A speckle manicure is incredibly unique and eye-catching. This take features a pretty soft pink base and silver foil flecks scattered on top.

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Dainty Flowers

Hand with a light pink polish on the thumb, index, and pink finger. Simple white and pink flower pattern on the middle and ring finger. — @HELUVIEE / INSTAGRAM

Pair your solid millennial pink polish with a few accent designs. Dainty daisies always make for gorgeous nail art. You'll need a dotting tool to achieve these delicate floral designs.

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Sparkly Ombré French

Hand with a light pink base coat that blended into a pink glittery French tip. — @GLAMMERTIZED / INSTAGRAM

Those who love a flashy manicure should consider this option. The glass-like pink nail look is absolutely mesmerizing, and the perfectly filed square shape adds to the intrigue.

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Cheetah Halo

Have with a baby pink manicure with a cheetah print outline around the entire nail. — @ALICIATNAILS / INSTAGRAM

Who knew cheetah print and baby pink made such a good combo? The unexpected pattern and color pairing is a must-try during your next salon visit.

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Polka Dot Pink

Hand with light pink base coat and white polka-dots. — @HELUVIEE / INSTAGRAM

Polka dots are back this year—and they look especially cool on your nails. Hop on the dotted bandwagon with this adorable pink and white manicure.

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Pink Ribbon

Hand with a light pink base coat with a darker pink swirl pattern through each nail. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

This look reminds us of pink ribbons swirling through the breeze. It's a simple look that can easily be done at home and will look great on every nail shape.

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Pink Ombré

Hand with square nails with a ombre pink French manicure. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

An ombré mani will always be a winner. The best part? It works with every color. This take features a pink-to-cream gradient.

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Gemstone Hearts

Hand with a baby pink manicure with heart gemstone stickers at the center of each nail in different colors. — @ALICIATNAILS / INSTAGRAM

If you want to embrace Y2K trends, this mani is perfect for you. Start with a simple baby pink base coat, and then place rainbow heart gemstones at the center of each nail. If you're looking for a pack of gems to get you started, try these rhinestones.

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Millennial Pink Mani

Hand with long square nails with a classic light pink manicure. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

If nail art isn't your thing, there's nothing wrong with sticking with a simple, solid manicure. This color is Vivre Cosmetics' You're In My Bubble—it's perfect for nailing the millennial pink theme.

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Hot Pink Swirls

This almond-shaped manicure is electrifying. The millennial pink base anchors the look, while the hot pink abstract designs make the look stand out.

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Mediterranean Tiles

Hand with light pink base coat with a bright blue artistic design on each nail. — @PHOEBESUMMERNAILS / INSTAGRAM

This manicure has a major "wow'" factor. The gorgeous blue hand-painted nail art creates a cool contrast against the pale pink polish.

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Gold Squiggles

Hand with long square nails with a light pink base coat and two gold squiggly lines down the center of the nail. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

By now, we've established that pale pink goes with any color and pattern you want, and this shiny gold manicure is no exception. You can easily achieve this look at home by starting with a light pink base coat and then using a thin nail brush to carefully paint gold squiggles down the center of your nail.

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Millennial Pink French

Hand with long almond shaped nails with a pink French manicure with a white accent nail on the ring finger. — @HELUVIEE / INSTAGRAM

There are so many ways to reinvent a French manicure. Take this nail look, for example. This gorgeous mani features millennial pink French tips with a single white French accent nail.

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Abstract Design

Hand with long square nails with pink circles on the tip of the nail with a dark pink line down the center. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

If you're into abstract nail art designs, you should give this look a go. With the long round French tips and vertical lines down the center, each finger feels like its own canvas.

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Rosie Pink

Hand with light pink base coat with hand painted roses on each nail. — @LOLO.NAILEDIT / INSTAGRAM

Roses are red, violets are blue...but not always. This manicure features a dreamy gradient of pink shades (of course, millennial pink is on several nails) and intricate floral designs.

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Millennial Chrome

pink chrome manicure — @amyle.nails / instagram

A chrome manicure looks good in every color of the rainbow. Start with two coats of DND Gel Polish in Sheer in the City before rubbing a chrome powder on each nail.

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Pink and White Swirls

pink french manicure with white swirls — @amyle.nails / instagram

An almond-shaped French manicure is one of our favorite looks. For this version, opt for a pink polish on the tips and white swirls across each nail.

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Baby French

baby pink french nails — @nailsbysuman / instagram

This manicure is such a beauty—from the baby French tips to the heart-shaped cutouts. The millennial pink hue sets this look over the top, in our opinion.

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Pink Aura

baby pink blush aura nails — @brushedbyb_ / instagram

If you ask us, aura nails will forever be on-trend. This blush pink version of the nail design features detailed, airbrush-like designs and gorgeous gemstones—and we're obsessed with all of it.

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Pink Marble

Make your short nails stand out with an ultracool print—like this pink marble-inspired design. Each nail has such detailed white and pink detailing, making this a one-of-a-kind mani.

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Sheer Hearts

pink heart-shaped french nails — @imarninails / instagram

Put a creative spin on traditional French nails with these heart-shaped tips. Start with a sheer pink base, and then decorate your tips with a half-heart design.

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Matte Hearts

matte pink nails — @imarninails / instagram

This look has several interesting elements to fall in love with. The matte texture, split designs, and cutout heart nail art are just a few.

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Two-Tone Pink

long baby pink nails with hot pink outline — @glammertized / instagram

An extra-long manicure automatically makes a statement. However, the millennial pink base and hot pink lining give the coffin mani an even bolder appeal.

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3D Hearts

Keeping up with the heart theme, this bold look is perfect for anyone who's into the latest nail art trends. These lengthy coffin nails with velvet hearts are gorgeous and worth visiting the salon.