Barbie is back! With the release of the new film, the Barbiecore trend is taking over the nail world. Everyone’s enthusiastic about trying new Barbie nail designs!
Barbie nail art takes the traditional pink palette and gives it a modern edge. The Barbie aesthetic now includes retro-fabulous vibes and contemporary trends like chrome accents and gradients.
Like the original Barbie with her impeccable sense of fashion, you can unleash your creativity and express yourself. It's time to transform your nails from a blank canvas into a dazzling pink work of art!
Top 12 Barbie Nail Designs
Classic Barbie Nails
These nails recall the iconic Barbie style. The elegant matte finish and a touch of bling keep things classy without going overboard. It's something that Dr. Barbie might wear. After all, her kit came with both a stethoscope and eveningwear.
Pink Glitter Barbiecore
If pink brings out your playful side, glam it up with glitter nails! Go ahead, swap your style just like a Barbie Fashionista.
Satin Pink Nails
A hot pink manicure with a satin finish provides plausible deniability. It’s the perfect solution for grown-ups who are secret Barbie fans.
Ombre Pink Sparkle
After your eyes adjust to the diamond-like sparkle, you’ll see that the other nails have a gradient finish. If you’ve never done this style before, we have a brief tutorial for ombre nails.
Remember Barbie's "You Can Be Anything" campaign? Now you can be a nail artist at home. It just takes practice.
Barbie Bling
Did you know that vintage Barbie dolls had jewelry? She wore pearl necklaces, gold hoop earrings, and colorful bracelets. Now it’s your turn to celebrate Barbie with hot pink nails and rhinestone gems.
Playful Pink for Short Nails
You don’t need nail extensions for Barbie nails. There are plenty of Barbiecore styles for short nails. If you can’t decide between them, wear them all!
Pop Art Pink and Purple
Here’s what happens when Barbie meets pop art. This is a surprisingly easy look to do at home if you have a thin nail art brush and a few shades of polish. You’ll need white for the highlights, black for the edges, and pink, of course. You can play with the pink by adding white, essentially expanding your palette.
Holographic Hot Pink
Witness the breathtaking impact of holographic chrome powder on Barbie pink. Behold as your accent nail radiates a magnificent iridescent rainbow!
Pink Chrome
You can also top pink nails with chrome powder and end up with something similar to strawberry-glazed donut nails. Yum!
Pink Leopard Print
Do you remember dressing up your Barbie doll in animal print clothes? Well, why not try some pink leopard print nails for a fun look!
Pink Tips
We've also seen a lot of hot pink French tips lately. They're trendy and endlessly adaptable.
We Heart Barbie
Show your love for Barbie with glittery bubblegum pink nails and a cute little heart.
Hand-paint the design or use stencils, stamps, or stickers; there's no limit to the possibilities.
The Best Pink Polish for Barbie Nail Designs
Now that you've had some Barbiecore inspiration, we've got something else to show you. When creating fabulous Barbie nail designs, choosing the perfect pink polish is an absolute must. You need a shade that exudes confidence, playfulness, and sophistication to nail an authentic Barbie vibe.
Here are our favorite pink shades:
LDS 012 Pink Voltage
Check out this shocking pink. It's so perfect that it could be renamed "Barbie Pink" or "Barbiecore”!
What's more, it's made by a gel polish brand that the pros trust. The LDS gels are impressively affordable for all that they offer. Not only do they cure rapidly, but they resist chipping and peeling for 2 weeks or more. The odorless formula is easy to apply at home as it doesn't bubble, shrink, or wrinkle.
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 093 Dunkin Donut Pink
Here's another enchanting shade for Barbie nail designs. We never realized how alike their pinks are until we saw Dunkin' Donuts celebrating the Barbie movie.
Lavis Gel Nail Polish Duo - 166 Haute Pink
If you prefer a soft strawberry pink, this one’s for you. It’s available in nail lacquer and gel polish.
DND DC Gel Nail Polish Duo - 013 Brilliant Pink
A significant portion of the DND DC gel collection features various shades of pink. We had no idea they were such fans!
Besides this hot pink, there are Pink Blossom, Sun of Pink, Charming Pink, and Crayola Pink, to name a few more.
Lavis Gel Polish 098 Pretty Pink Glitter
Few things are more awesome than pink glitter. This eye-catching polish has multicolored sparkles to match more outfits.
SNS Gel Nail Polish Duo - BP12
Meanwhile, this glamorous glitter features white sparkles for a more elegant touch.
DND DC Gel Polish 216 - Miami
Here’s a pink glitter polish that’s positively rosy! The deeper colors are so hypnotic.
DND Gel Nail Polish Duo - 683 Cinder Shoes
Lastly, we adore this subtle, shimmery pink. We think Ken will love it, too!
Of course, don’t forget the chrome powder and rhinestones for your Barbie nail design.
She knows how to relax and have fun. Let her inspire you to let your hair down and live your dream.
Then in your quest to keep your new manicure looking like new for as long as possible, remember to get base and top coats. We prefer no-wipe gels like the glossy LDS diamond top or the Lavis Matte finish.
Conclusion
We want to make your manicure dreams come true. We hope these Barbie nail designs boost your confidence and help you have lots of fun!
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