Are ombré nails still in fashion?

Yes, ombré nails are still popular. The trend has seen different variations in colors and styles over the years, but the versatility of ombré nails is what keeps it relevant and perhaps, has made it a classic.

How are French ombré nails done?

To create an ombré French manicure, first, paint the base color. Next, paint the tip color and then blend the two colors together using a sponge. Add a top coat and let dry.

Can you do ombré on your own nails?

Any nail design is possible to DIY with enough practice, even ombré. To avoid harsh lines, mix your selected colors together on a palette before painting your nails. If you're first starting out, you may want to keep it simple with one color instead of two. You can also try applying the colors to a sponge and then dab at your nails.

22 Gorgeous Pink Ombré Nails Ideas

close up of pink ombre sparkle nails — @betina_goldstein

French manicures will forever be the classic, elegant design that can grace any nail shape, length, and skin tone. But through the years, new trends will inevitably turn into classics. The latest? Ombré pink nails. The updated French manicure is called "pink ombré nails," and it's all about fading from one pink shade to another. The longer your nails, the more fade you will get with the look, but shorter-length nails can rock ombré, too. Ahead, see some of our favorite pink ombré nail ideas to inspire your next manicure.

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Logomania Pink

Logo nails are the more affordable way to show some love for your favorite fashion house. In this example, the ring fingernail is adorned with the sheerest shade of shimmer and an unmistakable Louis Vuitton logo for the ultimate hypebae manicure.

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Dark Rose

Pink Ombre Nails Dark to Light — @beautybysarah1

These short pink ombré nails feature a slightly darker rosy hue for a peek of color that looks a tad less natural than a classic French manicure. To create the look yourself, add a drop of pale pink polish next to slightly darker nail polish on a plate—making sure that the edges are touching. Use a small sponge to pick up the paint and dab it onto your clean nails, picking up new paint for each nail. Add a top coat, et voila—a beautiful French-inspired DIY.

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Bright Pink

Want to amp up the pink ombré manicure trend? This nail art design puts a rosier shade at the base of the nail, extending into pale pink at the tip.

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Square Pink

It only makes sense to pair one of the most popular nail shapes with the season's hottest nail design. Pop a few rhinestones on an accent nail to keep the style youthful.

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Mismatched Pink

Pink Ombre Nails Mismatched — @bp_deluxe_nailnspa_metcentre

These pink ombré nails change the narrative on the trend, as they feature some traditional French fades paired with inverted colors for a mismatched effect. And, with a top coat of glitter, they're that much more eye-catching.

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Dewy Pink

Some nails are glossy, while some are matte. These nails, however, manage to look super dewy. The pink ombré comes off as slightly translucent, giving what we can only describe as the cloudless glass skin effect, but for nails.

Byrdie Tip

To make nails look even dewier, start with a healthy cuticle. Apply a cuticle serum twice daily for a hydrated base that accentuates the gloss factor in your top coat.

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Acrylic Pink

These pink ombré nails are simply gorgeous. They manage to make the fingers look longer and leaner while pairing beautifully with accessories.

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Tie-Dye Pink

Ombré meets tie-dye in this bright pink style. We love the coffin shape and how each nail is mismatched.

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Pearlescent Pink

Pink Ombre Nails Pearlescent — @trudyhickmannailartist

Whether you're looking for wedding nail art or simply love the shiny appeal of a pearl effect, these elegant light pink ombré nails are for you. They're made that much more eye-catching with their square shape, though they look equally as pretty on ballerina and shorter nails as well.

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Simple Pink

Pink Ombre Nails Simple — @sashaniegraynails

These simple nails feature a neutral pink ombré fade layered with a nude base for a universally stunning mani.

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Rosy Pink

Here, we have a set of pink ombré nails that feature a bit more pink in comparison to white. Despite the longer pop of color, the nail design still looks super natural.

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Mauvey Pink

The base of these pink ombré nails is ever-so-slightly darker than the other examples, giving the finished look a romantic mauve effect. That's the beauty of this nail trend—you can vary the pink base shade for a unique French fade that mimics your skin's undertones.

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Bubblegum Pink

Cross over to the dark pink side with this bold bubblegum ombré manicure that features just enough fade from light to dark.

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Hot Pink Tip

light pink and dark pink ombre manicure with heart on ring finger — @phoebesummernails

Most of the nail is a soft pink but quickly turns into a hot pink, almost red color at the tip. We're here for this dual personality nail that goes from sweet to flirty, and the heart accent is a nice touch.

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Matte Pink

ombrÃ© pink nails with hearts and gold nail piercings — @nuka.nails/Instagram

Not sure if you want to go matte or metallic? Try both. Here, the person chose to think outside the box of a metallic polish and went with a blingy statement ring finger and gold piercings paired with matte pink ombré for an entirely eye-catching manicure.

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Dusty Rose

If you're looking to try out an ombré mani for the first time, ask for a look like this one. This dusty rose manicure is a subtle, slow fade that is just enough ombré to reach a light pink tip.

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Pastel Pink

Hand with light pink ombre manicure. — @MELANATED.MANI / INSTAGRAM

This reverse ombré design starts with a soft pale pink and fades into a pretty pastel pink that could almost pass for purple. The perfect spring-to-summer mani, if you ask us.

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Neutral to Pink

Neutral nails with hot pink ombrÃ© design — @jessicawashick/Instagram

Instead of starting with a light pink base, opt for a neutral polish that matches your skin. This neutral mani is a must and would look gorgeous on light or deep skin tones.

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French Ombré

Can't bear to part with your beloved French manicure? That's ok, we got you. This light pink and white blurred French manicure is the best of both worlds. For more of a statement, opt for a longer nail length.

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Pink Chrome

A close up of pink, white and chrome french ombre nails — @swaknails / Instagram

Kick it up a notch and add a little chrome to your next mani. A neutral pink base turns into a reddish-pink tip that's covered in chrome.

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Pink Shimmer

To wear this look in the most delicate of ways, you can't go wrong with a little shimmer. Light pink ombré sparkle nails shine just enough in the sunlight to make it look like you're wearing nail polish.

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Opaque Pink

You might have to look at this manicure for a long time to see that yes, it is actually an ombré manicure. It's the most subtle way of blending pink to its lightest form for those who don't want to give up their monotone manis just yet.

FAQ

Are ombré nails still in fashion?

Yes, ombré nails are still popular. The trend has seen different variations in colors and styles over the years, but the versatility of ombré nails is what keeps it relevant and perhaps, has made it a classic.
How are French ombré nails done?

To create an ombré French manicure, first, paint the base color. Next, paint the tip color and then blend the two colors together using a sponge. Add a top coat and let dry.
Can you do ombré on your own nails?

Any nail design is possible to DIY with enough practice, even ombré. To avoid harsh lines, mix your selected colors together on a palette before painting your nails. If you're first starting out, you may want to keep it simple with one color instead of two. You can also try applying the colors to a sponge and then dab at your nails.

Ombré Pink Nails Are the Millennial Version of a French Manicure