If you haven’t noticed, Barbie has been blowing up lately. From Barbiecore outfits to Barbie inspired hair and makeup, pink is taking over. If you’re looking to get in on the trend, barbie nails are a fun way to do it! There are so many cute styles out there to choose from, which is why were rounding up our favourite barbie inspired nail designs below!
What are Barbie Nails
Barbie Nails refer to a type of nail art or manicure inspired by the iconic Barbie doll and her timeless style. These nail designs often embody the glamour, elegance, and playfulness associated with Barbie, making them a popular choice for those seeking a bright, fun nail look!
Barbie Nails can feature a wide range of creative designs, colors, and elements that reflect the essence of the Barbie. Some common characteristics of Barbie Nails include:
Pink hues
Pink is synonymous with Barbie, and it often dominates Barbie Nail designs. Various shades of pink, from soft pastels to vibrant hot pinks, are frequently used as the primary color. There’s a lot of pink in this article!
Glitter and sparkle
Barbie Nails often incorporate glitter and shimmer to add a touch of glamour. Glitter can be applied as an accent or all over the nails to create a dazzling effect. This is also a way to get that glazed donut effect that is so trendy!
Nail art decals
Barbie Nails may feature nail art decals or stickers with images of Barbie, her iconic logo, or other elements associated with her world. These decals add a playful and nostalgic touch to the overall design.
Rhinestones and embellishments
To enhance your nail design, rhinestones, crystals, and other decorative elements may be added to the nails for an extra touch of sophistication.
Unique shapes
Barbie Nails can be shaped into various nail shapes, such as almond, stiletto, or coffin, to create a trendy and chic appearance.
Ombre effects
Ombre, the gradual blending of one color into another, is a popular technique used in Barbie Nail designs to achieve a smooth and eye-catching transition of colors.
Fashion-inspired designs
Some Barbie Nails are directly inspired by Barbie’s iconic outfits and accessories. For example, nail art may feature elements like bows, pearls, diamonds, or other fashion-forward accents.
To achieve some of these styles below, we recommend using some products that will make it a lot easier to achieve the result you want.
If you’re wanting to try out a matte finish at home, we recommend getting this matte top coat:
It easily turns any barbie manicure, matte. Play around with it! Any design can be mattified.
To be able to hand draw on swirls at home we recommend these nail art brushes. They are incredibly fine, and help draw out really intricate details:
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Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ of our favourite barbie nails that are perfect for your next manicure! Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future!
If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple so you can reference them later!
The Cutest Barbie Nails to try out this season!
1) Pretty In Pink by Naomi
How adorable are these two toned French tips! This color combination is so perfect since they compliment each other so well.
Image and nail art via @bynaomib
2) Glazed Chrome by Nicole
Chrome nails are so trendy right now, so why not try them out in pink! This gradient look by Nicole uses the most beautiful colors.
Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._
3) Cute Tips by Bry
For a more simple manicure, try out solids and French tips together! This hot pink color really pops and is so vibrant and bright.
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
4) Barbie Cuteness by Alison
This two toned French manicure by Alison is so pretty! It makes your nails look so healthy and can be done with shorter claws.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
5) Barbie Chrome by Tiffany
This might be the most perfect manicure! A two toned French turned chrome is so stunning.
Image and nail art via @tiffanyabbigailebeauty
6) Gradient Tips by Vivian
If you’re not sure what color of pink to use, why not try them all!
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
7) Cute Gradient by Anna
Image and nail art via @annagracenails_
8) All that sparkle by Charlotte
We all need a little extra sparkle in our manicures! This manicure is so classic Barbie.
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
9) Ponytail Barbie by Agnieszka
If you really want to stand out, try and accent nail with an image of your favourite barbie on it!
Image and nail art via @agalorynowicz
10) Pink Almond by Naomi
Can’t go wrong with classic pink! This shade is so bright and pretty.
Image and nail art via @bynaomib
11) Pink Bling by Amanda
Who doesn’t love a little sparkle and bling! Adding it to the base of the nail, really gives it a subtle glitter effect.
Image and nail art via @Amanda.sudolll
12) Cutest Tips by Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
13) Touch of glitter by Paulina
If you’re not sure what design you want to try out, why not try a couple like Paulina!
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
14) Pink Velvet by Aistė
Image and nail art via @heygreatnails
15) Pool Barbie by Abi
How adorable is this manicure by Abi! If you want to do something unique like this, consider nail art stickers. Stickers make it easy to achieve a look like this at home.
Image and nail art via @naileditbeauty
16) Neon Dreams by Agnieszka
Neon is all the rage right now, and can easily be combined with barbie inspired nails!
Image and nail art via @agalorynowicz
17) Shades of Barbie by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
18) Cute Details by Sarah
These details are the cutest! An easy way to elevate any manicure is with rhinestones.
Image and nail art via @heluviee
19) Barbie Swirls by Bry
Who doesn’t love a good swirl! These three-toned ones by Bry are so cute.
Image and nail art via @gelsbybry
20) Coffin Outlines by Sonia
Image and nail art via @klawsbysonia
21) Shades of Pink by Nicole
Image and nail art via @nailsbynicole._
22) Hearts & Swirls by Alison
Barbie nails wouldn’t be complete with hearts and stars! It’s an easy way to add a little cuteness to your French manicure!
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
23) Pink Blush by Phoebe
Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails
24) Double French by Charlotte
A fun way to elevate your French manicure is with your favourite shades of pink!
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
25) Sweetest Sparkle by Vivian
How cute is a little sparkle in your manicure! It makes any nail design feel extra special.
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
26) Short Cuffs by Naomi
If you have short nails, this is a cute and simple manicure to try!
Image and nail art via @bynaomib
27) Two Toned Barbie by Melanie
Image and nail art via @overglowedit
28) Barbie Glaze by Alison
Glazed gradient is so beautiful! It’s also so easy to do at home with chrome powder.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
29) Star Studded by Phoebe
Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails
30) Thin French by Naomi
Image and nail art via @bynaomib
31) All that Sparkle by Agnieszka
Image and nail art via @agalorynowicz
32) Pink Love by Vivian
Adding in some rhinestone hearts are the perfect accent to any manicure!
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
33) Long Pink Nails by Joely
Image and nail art via @joeyloceannails
34) Two Toned Nails by Caroline
Image and nail art via @nailsbycaroline_
35) Sparkly Swirls by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
36) Perfect Tips by Sarah
Pink and white are so cute together! It’s both simple and cute.
Image and nail art via @heluviee
37) Perfect Chrome by Sarah
Image and nail art via @heluviee
38) Baby Pink by Arfi Nails
Image and nail art via @arfi.nails
39) Fun Tips by Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
40) Hot Pink Tips by Alison
Image and nail art via @nailsbyalsn
41) Pink Glaze by Phoebe
Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails
42) Glossy Sparkle by Vivian
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
43) Barbie Florals by Charlotte
Image and nail art via @charsgelnails_
44) Pink Ombre by Arfi Nails
Image and nail art via @arfi.nails
45) Bubblegum Chrome by Vivian
Glazed donut nails are so trendy thanks to Hailey Bieber! Why not try them on top of baby pink, like Vivian!
Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong
46) Double French Gradient by Phoebe
Image and nail art via @phoebesummernails
47) Hot Pink Swirls by Anna
These hot pink swirls can easily be done at home with your favourite pink nail polish and nail art brushes!
Image and nail art via @annagracenails_
48) Perfect Swirls by Paulina
Image and nail art via @nailsbypaulin
49) Ombre Almond by Harriet
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
50) Hot Pink Tips by Nail Chark
Image and nail art via @nailchark
51) Ombre Tips by Harriet
Ombre is such a fun and unique nail design! To really stand out, pick your favourite neon shades like Harriet.
Image and nail art via @nailsbyharriet_
We hope you loved all of these stunning barbie nails! We’re loving this trend right now and there’s so many different looks you can try out!
As always, feel free to pin these images to Pinterest or bookmark this page to save it for later!
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