16 Millennial Pink Nail Ideas for a Sweet Spring Manicure (2025)

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There's a certain hold that millennial pink will always have on the beauty community. It was everywhere you looked circa 2015—with Glossier's pink bubblewrap pouches leading the charge. While the color might not be as omnipresent 10 years later, it still gets plenty of play-time. After all, we are noticing a slew of millennial trends coming back in style. This spring, we're leaning into the classic tone with millennial pink manicures. After all, it's the perfect shade for that warmer weather. Ahead, we've rounded up 15 of our favorite millennial pink manicures to welcome in light jacket season in style.

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Classic Glossy Finish

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Why mess with a classic? A glossy millennial pink manicure never goes out of style. We love the almost milky effect of this particular shade paired with a classic shiny top coat.

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Simple Florals

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Floral nail art like these are win-win—easy to make and so cute. Simply use a dotter tool to stamp five small white circles to create the petals and top with a yellow dot in the center. The millennial pink base will do the rest!

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Blue-Tinted Chrome

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A blue-tinted chrome effect gives a millennial pink mani an unexpected twist. Depending on how you look at it, flashes of subtle chrome blue will hit the light just right.

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Aura Nails

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We're a big fan of aura nails—they always create the perfect vibe, and, when executed correctly, that color fade is beyond stunning. In this design, the artist used a hot pink exterior and a millennial pink center to create a stark contrast.

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Coquette Core

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The manicure of our coquette dreams, in the perfect shade of pink. We're especially fond of the subtle spray paint effect around each design. When going for a similar look, don't be afraid to get heavy-handed with the accents. Everything from bows to rhinestones is encouraged.

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Tiny Hearts

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Nail art doesn't have to be big and bold to make an impact. These two tiny hearts are all you need to add a little love to your next millennial pink mani. Play around with placement to add variety to the minimal design.

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Rose Quartz

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Millennial pink happens to be the perfect shade for a rose quartz-inspired manicure. The color feels neutral without blending into the nails or falling a bit flat. Plus, as you can see above, the detailed print looks good on any nail length.

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Lightening Bolt

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Double down on millennial core with some lightning bolt motifs. Bonus points for the creative use of negative space. The result is a uniquely nostalgic mani that is so fun.

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French Bow

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Jazz up a French manicure with millennial-pink tips and bows. The ribbon accents add an unexpected 3D element to the look, while the millennial-pink tips switch things up without feeling like a total deviation from the original French mani.

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Under-Glow Effect

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Almost chrome but not quite, this sweet millennial pink mani utilizes an under-glow technique for that lit-from-within effect. The result is a nearly reflective mani that feels like an amped-up classic.

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Iridescent Millennial Pink

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An iridescent millennial pink shade like this one pairs perfectly with multicolored glitters and motifs like these stars, moons, and hearts. Add in some well-placed white dots to create an extra-reflective shiny effect.

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Airbrushed Nail Art

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Airbrushing and negative space makes for the coolest manicure we've seen in a while. We particularly love the mismatched design's use of 3D silver accents. It might be best to leave this one to the professionals—the effect is not for DIY beginners.

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French Droplets

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If 3D bows feel a bit too loud for you, 3D droplets add dimension to a French manicure without feeling too bold or intrusive. It's a great way to dip a toe into the 3D trend without diving in full force.

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Skittle Pink Nails

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Chances are, if you are a fan of millennial pink, any variation of the shade will spark joy. Showcase the shade in a pink skittle nail, using a powdery shade on your pinky and ending with a bright strawberry hue on your thumb.

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Green Cut-Out Accent Nail

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For more contrast, consider adding a green accent nail to your millennial pink manicure. It adds an unexpected pop of color that still feels harmonious—not clashing.

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Cotton Candy Stars

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We are mesmerized by this millennial pink cotton candy combo. The base looks like a blend of pink watercolors and varies ever so slightly from nail to nail. But the cherry on top is the subtle placement of white stars to create the ultimate playful finish.