If there is one shade that never takes a break or makes a misstep, it is pink. Season after season, it lands on our fingertips in endless variations: powdery, nude, pop, neon, translucent, glittery. Easy to wear and flattering on every skin tone, pink polish is a true classic. From milky nails to glazed nails and even soap nails, it moves effortlessly with the trends. Here is your ultimate pink nail inspo guide to finding the perfect shade and finish for you in 2026.
Pink, a polish color to wear all year round
Long associated with softness and delicacy, pink has reinvented itself over the years. Today, it can be minimalist or bold, natural or vibrant, yet always effortlessly chic.
On nails, pink reveals a beautiful spectrum of shades:
- Translucent or milky pinks for a natural, luminous finish.
- Powder pinks and dusty roses for a timeless, elegant manicure.
- Pop, bright or neon pinks for a confident statement look.
- Glittery or satin pinks to catch the light with subtle sophistication.
In terms of style, pink fits perfectly with current trends: clean nails, milky nails, glazed nails and even neon nails. A true chameleon shade, pink adapts to every season and every mood. Discover it in our Green™ pink nail polish and our Green Flash™ pink Gel Polish collections. Let’s dive into the ultimate pink nails inspo.
Find your perfect pink shade in the Green™ and Green Flash™ collections.
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In summer, embrace bright, coral and candy pinks
When temperatures rise, manicures become bolder, inspired by sunsets, fruity sorbets and that unmistakable summer energy. If you are looking for summer light pink nails or cool pink nails, this is your season.
Candy pinks: Candy, Pink Paradise
These vibrant shades evoke freshness and sweetness. Stunning on both short and long nails, including light pink round nails, they brighten your hands beautifully and pair perfectly with sun kissed skin.
Candy is a bold Barbie pink with cool undertones and confident intensity that instantly catches the eye. Playful and uplifting, it adds a vitamin boost to your pink manicures.
Pink Paradise is a sweet, sunlit pink that is easy to wear all year round. Flattering and lively, it works beautifully for a minimalist look or a more impactful style.
Pop and neon pinks: Pop, Neon Pink
For those who love a stronger look, these intense shades bring an ultra contemporary twist. Worn all over or as an accent nail, they energize your summer pink nails.
Pop is a fluorescent pink with orange undertones, radiant and full of energy, like a nod to colorful seaside resorts. It instantly lifts your manicure.
Neon Pink is a neon pink polish with bluish undertones, designed for a summer manicure that refuses to go unnoticed.
Coral pinks: Capucine, Pulp
Sitting between pink and orange, coral pink is a summer essential. It flatters every skin tone and works just as well with a glossy gel effect as with a softer satin finish.
Capucine reveals a subtly golden coral hue reminiscent of Mediterranean sunsets. Expressive and radiant, it adds spontaneous joy to your pink nail inspo mood board.
Pulp offers a juicy pink toned orange inspired by seasonal citrus fruits. Fresh and slightly tangy, it is perfect for celebrating sunny days.
Candy, coral or pop, summer is the perfect time to embrace vibrant pink nails.
In fall, soft and subtle pinks
As the light softens, pink nails take on more muted tones. Think soft pink manicure, pastel pink nails and light pink nail inspo with a cozy twist.
Powder pinks: Pastel Pink, Old Rose
These delicate shades create a chic, timeless finish suited to both professional and casual styles.
Pastel Pink is a sheer pastel pink with beige undertones that wraps nails in softness like a fine veil. Ideal for a clean, natural look and effortless pastel pink nails.
Old Rose is a delicately nuanced dusty pink with subtle retro charm, perfect for an ultra refined manicure.
Dusty and woody pinks: Bois de Rose, Rose Mountbatten
Deeper and slightly muted, these shades are perfect if you want pink nails winter ready, with character and sophistication.
Bois de Rose blends pink with woody tones for a soothing warmth that works beautifully all year round.
Rose Mountbatten sits between pink and taupe, offering unexpected depth for those who love complex, modern shades.
In fall, opt for subtle, enveloping pink tones that feel effortlessly elegant.
In winter, warm and sparkling pink nails
Winter reveals a deeper side of pink. Richer and more nuanced, it keeps its softness while adding intensity, ideal for pink nails winter looks.
Deep velvety pinks: Péonie, Bougainvillea
Péonie sits between pink and red, delivering a dense, indulgent shade that makes a statement while remaining refined.
Bougainvillea is a vibrant pink red that radiates subtle energy and beautifully enhances golden undertones.
Glitter pinks: Carnation, Cosmic Rose
Perfect for festive moments or simply brightening colder days, glitter pinks capture the light with grace.
Carnation blends rosy beige with pearly reflections, creating a soft, luminous veil.
Cosmic Rose merges pink and champagne tones in a refined iridescent finish that turns nails into delicate jewels.
Couture or iridescent, winter pinks warm and illuminate the colder season.
In spring, pastel and nude pinks take center stage
With brighter days ahead, pink softens again. Think light pink nail inspo, pink nails round and fresh, natural finishes.
Soft pastels: Hortencia, Milky Pink
Inspired by the milky nails trend, these shades create a fresh, luminous look and visually elongate the nail.
Hortencia is a sheer pink that melts seamlessly into the nail for an ultra natural finish.
Milky Pink combines baby pink softness with a milky veil, perfect for a delicate soft pink manicure.
Rosy nudes: Pale Rose, Pink Sand
Chic and understated, these rosy nudes enhance the natural nail and align beautifully with the clean nails trend.
Pale Rose plays with sheer transparency for a subtle, minimalist effect.
Pink Sand features soft orange undertones in a refined beige pink, soon available in Green Flash™ format from April 10, 2026.
In spring, choose fresh, natural pink tones for effortlessly elegant nails.
Our tips for flawless pink manicures
To keep your pink manicures looking radiant for as long as possible:
- Prep your nails: file them into your desired shape, gently push back the cuticles and lightly buff the surface with a nail file to improve adhesion. Clean with a gentle remover before applying color.
- Apply a protective base coat suited to your polish, either Green™ Base Coat or Green Flash™ Base Coat.
- Apply thin coats and allow proper drying time between each layer, air drying for Green™ and curing under an LED lamp for Green Flash™ Gel Polish.
- Finish with a top coat for shine and long lasting wear. Choose Top Coat Sunshine for Green™ up to 7 days, or Green Flash™ Top Coat for up to 12 days, or Xtrem Flash™ for up to 21 days.
Careful prep, thin coats and the right top coat are the secrets to long lasting pink nails.
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6 pink nail art ideas to try
Looking to elevate your pink nail inspo? Here are six ideas to personalize your pink nails inspo:
Double mini pink French
Apply Pale Rose as a base, then create a fine double French tip using Candy and Pomegranate with a liner brush.
Pink and white polka dots
Use Candy as a base and add small white dots with Snow using a dotting tool for a playful retro look.
Pink baby boomer
Create a soft pink and white ombré by applying Milky Pink as a base, then gently dabbing Milky White and Snow onto the upper half of the nail with a sponge.
Show off pink by playing with effects and patterns
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Pink color block
Paint each nail a different shade, such as Milky Pink, Blossom, Gloss, Hortencia and Satin, for a pink rainbow effect.
Floral details
Start with a Hortencia base and add floral accents using Pop and Pistachio.
Pink glazed
Recreate glazed donut nails by applying Hortencia as a base and topping it with Pink Glazed chrome powder for irresistible glazed pink nails.
Show off pink by playing with effects and patterns
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More than just a color, pink is a language. Sometimes subtle, sometimes bold, it follows every mood and every season. Thanks to the richness of our palette, pink nail inspo has never felt so inspiring, from natural light pink nail inspo to daring neon statements. Season after season, pink remains a true favorite. So let’s go pink 💗🌸
