Happy "Barbie" movie release month to all those who celebrate. Ever since the first official look [1] arrived in the summer of 2022, the anticipation for the upcoming Margot Robbie-led flick has been sky-high, sparking a renewed interest in the incredibly eye-pleasing and vibrant (read: predominantly pink) aesthetic, which the fans aptly dubbed the "Barbiecore." [2] Aside from taking over the sartorial world by storm [3], the resurged trend has also taken on a life of its own in the beauty sphere, with many celebrities embracing the massive comeback of the nostalgic Y2K trend. [4]
As Robbie continues on her press tour for the film, she has paid homage to the long-standing franchise by serving up many iconic Barbie-inspired spins [5] on the ongoing trend, including her quintessentially "perfect" pink Barbie nails [6] and pink chrome manicure [7] at recent press junket stops. With Greta Gerwig's directorial movie inches closer to its 21 July release date, the Barbiecore aesthetic has reached a fever pitch, with more and more people incorporating the trend into their mood boards — and especially their manicures.
Considering pink is among the polish colours [8] that serve as an instant serotonin booster and uplifts your mood, it's no surprise the Barbiecore nails are all the rage nowadays. In fact, Barbie pink nails (and other hues in the same colour family) are perhaps the most versatile manicure and are therefore taking their rightful place as the summer nail trend [9] for 2023. What's more? You can easily personalise your Barbie nails by blending them with other trending designs, like chrome finishes [10], french manicures, and "strawberry milk" colours [11].
Ahead, we have rounded up our favourite Barbie nail ideas to help you channel your inner Barbie this summer.
Heart-Cutout Barbie Nails
These glittery, high-sheen pink Barbie nails have one large heart cutout in the centre of them to amp up the chic factor. It's an easy way to put an eye-catching spin on the classic pink hue.
Ombré Barbie Nails
Manicure trends come and go, but one thing's for sure: Ombré nails [13] never go out of style. Tap into the most versatile nail-art technique to bring about the hot pink ombré Barbie nails for that effortless-yet-classy effect.
Crystal French Barbie Nails
This pink rhinestone french tip [14] nail art over a "strawberry milk" [15] base is an inspired blend of elegant and glamorous. The contrast between the extra shimmer of the crystals and the cloudy pink hue would lend itself to turning some heads.
Gingham Barbie Nails
Nothing screams Barbie more than the classic pink-and-white gingham pattern [16], and this manicure incorporates two remarkable gingham accent nails, which adds a nostalgic touch to an otherwise basic pink manicure.
Textured Barbie Nails
Elevate your plain pink nails with the latest textured nail trend [17], which gives your manicure a stunning 3D effect.
French Floral Barbie Nails
These nails perfectly meld french pink tips with the floral nail art for the ultimate summer manicure.
Side-Tip French Barbie Nails
With various hues of pink shade at the tip of the nails, this manicure is a whimsical twist on the side-tip french nails [18].
Confetti Barbie Nails
Sprinkle a dash of iridescent pastel confetti at the top of your nails over a clear coat to get these party-ready Barbie nails.
V-Cut French Barbie Nails
A little goes a long way when creating a V-cut-french-manicure using neon pink and neon green nail paints for standout Barbie nails.
Glazed-Doughnut Barbie Nails
[Alternative Design: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg2UMOTrm_l/ [19]]
Kick the traditional Barbiecore nails up a notch using the widely popular glazed-doughnut nail trend. [20]
Wavy Barbie Nails
Wavy streaks [21] of pink nail paint are all it takes to dress up your regular bubblegum pink manicure.
Wavy Barbie Nails
Create super-thin waves [22] using bright orange and pink on your nails to achieve the gorgeous colour-blocking nail effect. [23]
Chrome French Barbie Nails
These beautiful chrome french nails are perfect for a night out.
Micro-French Barbie Nails
[Alternative Design: www.instagram.com/p/Ct8qG8loVw8/]
Bright red micro-french tips of this manicure offer an easy-to-pull-off colour-blocking option for Barbiecore nails.
Filigree Barbie Nails
These nails combine two popular nail designs into one — filigree french manicure [24] and Ombré nail art — all while being perfectly in line with Barbiecore aesthetic!
Flame Barbie Nails
Make the most of the Barbiecore nails with these nails that use pastel pink flame tips over a solid pink base.
Pointed French Barbie Nails
If you prefer super subtle nail designs, this manicure with nude polish and pastel pink and yellow pointed french add-on is perfect. Moreover, the floral nail accents can breezily transform the look into a summer staple. [25]
Neon French Barbie Nails
Let your nails do the talking by opting for neon pink french tips decorated by dainty star stickers [26].
Skittles Barbie Nails
The sky is the limit when deciding which shade of pink your nails could be. So why restrict your manicure to one polish only? Enter: "Skittles" nail trend [27]. Paint each nail a variation of pink to fully immerse yourself into the magical Barbie world.
Floral Barbie Nails
This excellent combination of summer and spring nails is here to teleport you to the wonderfully vibrant Barbie Land.
Hearts Barbie Nails
This heart nail art is perfect for minimal manicure lovers looking to dabble in the Barbiecore nail trend.
Glittery French Barbie Nails
We can't get enough of the subtle colour combination of this manicure, which includes hot pink french tips and an extra glossy finish over a fuschia base.
Chrome Barbie Nails
[Alternative Design: www.instagram.com/p/CtZdK8EtL4j/ [28]]
Leaning perfectly into the ongoing Barbiecore trend, these chrome pink nails [29] boast a metallic finish and are a perfect fit if you, too, want to dance the night away.
Pastel Barbie Nails
Pastels are among the Y2K aesthetic [30]that's coming back with a vengeance in 2023, and what better way to incorporate pastels into your life than to dress up your nails with them? Pastel nail [31] paints can instantly brighten your look, and this Barbiecore-inspired manicure is no exception.
Crystal Barbie Nails
Do away with subtlety with these bejeweled pink nails [32] that'd go well with any Barbie-inspired outfit. [33]
Accent Barbie Nails
Accent nails are having a moment [34], and we love this manicure as it serves a Barbiecore aesthetic with the quintessential nostalgic Y2K nail trend on the side.
Double French Barbie Nails
While this manicure would look good on every nail shape [35], the double french pink design especially looks great on square nails with sharp corners.
