Barbiecore Nails Are Everywhere

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Photo Illustration: Patricia O'Connor
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Photo Illustration: Patricia O'Connor

Happy "Barbie" movie release month to all those who celebrate. Ever since the first official look 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." Aside from taking over the sartorial world by storm, 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.

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 on the ongoing trend, including her quintessentially "perfect" pink Barbie nails and pink chrome manicure at recent press junket stops. With Greta Gerwig's directorial movie inches closer to its July 21 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 colors 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 color family) are perhaps the most versatile manicure and are therefore taking their rightful place as the summer nail trend for 2023. What's more? You can easily personalize your Barbie nails by blending them with other trending designs, like chrome finishes, french manicures, and "strawberry milk" colors.

Ahead, we have rounded up our favorite Barbie nail ideas to help you channel your inner Barbie this summer.

Margot Robbie's Glitter Pink Barbie Nails

Who better to get inspiration from than the Barbie muse herself? This nail look on Margot Robbie was created by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik, using a custom mix of pink shades, plus a glitter topcoat, for "all the Barbie Feels," read his caption.

Issa Rae's Abstract Pink Barbie Nails
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Issa Rae's Abstract Pink Barbie Nails

At the Los Angeles premiere, Issa Rae's Barbie nails — featuring a split french manicure using two shades of pink, painted on by celebrity manicurist Eri Ishizu — were boss b*tch approved. "Issa has been in the mood for pink," Ishizu tells POPSUGAR in a press release. "Using the signature color and embracing the playfulness of Barbie, I put a spin on the regular french mani, creating an abstract version."

Ashley Graham's Barbie Pink French Manicure
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Ashley Graham's Barbie Pink French Manicure

In place of the typical white you see with your classic french manicure, Ashley Graham went with (you guessed it) pink tips for the "Barbie" premiere.

Madelaine Petsch's Aura Pink Barbie Nails
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Madelaine Petsch's Aura Pink Barbie Nails

Aura nails — as in, colors inspired by your aura reading — are all the rage, but Madelaine Petsch took the trend to the next level by choosing the percent Barbie pink hue.

Dua Lipa's Barbie Pink Nails
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Dua Lipa's Barbie Pink Nails

Another french manicure with a twist, Dua Lipa stuck to the traditional white tips you often see with the look, but instead used a slightly pink base coat in place of clear.

For more fun takes on the Barbiecore nail trend, keep scrolling.

Heart-Cutout Barbie Nails

These glittery, high-sheen pink Barbie nails have one large heart cutout in the center 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 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 nail art over a "strawberry milk" 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, 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, 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.

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

Kick the traditional Barbiecore nails up a notch using the widely popular glazed-doughnut nail trend.

Wavy Barbie Nails

Wavy streaks of pink nail paint are all it takes to dress up your regular bubblegum pink manicure.

Wavy Barbie Nails

Create super-thin waves using bright orange and pink on your nails to achieve the gorgeous color-blocking nail effect.

Chrome French Barbie Nails

These beautiful chrome french nails are perfect for a night out.

Micro-French Barbie Nails

Bright red micro-french tips of this manicure offer an easy-to-pull-off color-blocking option for Barbiecore nails.

Filigree Barbie Nails

These nails combine two popular nail designs into one — filigree french manicure 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.

Neon French Barbie Nails

Let your nails do the talking by opting for neon pink french tips decorated by dainty star stickers.

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. 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 color combination of this manicure, which includes hot pink french tips and an extra glossy finish over a fuschia base.

Chrome Barbie Nails

Leaning perfectly into the ongoing Barbiecore trend, these chrome pink nails 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 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 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 that'd go well with any Barbie-inspired outfit.

Accent Barbie Nails

Accent nails are having a moment, 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, the double french pink design especially looks great on square nails with sharp corners.