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We all love a simple, minimalistic manicure. But certain occasions call for something extra bold and colorful. That's when hot pink comes in. The vibrant color is anything but subtle, but that is the charm. Whether you want 3D nail art or a trendy aura design, the color will elevate (and brighten) up any manicure you can think of. Ahead, find 17 hot pink nail designs that we will be recreating all year long.
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Simple and Shiny
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You don't need long nails to make a statement. Just opt for an extra bright, extra shiny hot pink polish and let it speak for itself. The color will elevate any nail length, including these short square nails seen above.
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Paired With Tortoise
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If a solid hot pink mani is too bold for your aesthetic, use the color as an accent instead. Here, it was strategically placed to break up a tortoiseshell manicure. The result? The ultimate mix of vibrant colors and neutral patterns.
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Pink Paint Swirls
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Just because you want a hot pink manicure doesn't mean you can't also incorporate other shades of pink. Here, a mix of red, rose, and baby pink come together in a swirly marble design.
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Hot Pink Aura
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A pink aura represents love, compassion, and joy. Whether you want to channel that energy or just showcase the flirty two-toned design, we love this hot pink aura manicure. The darker base color lets the burst of light pink really shine.
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Square Chunky Sparkes
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While fine glitter or iridescent polishes still catch the light, chunky glitter has a larger effect. There is a time and place for both options, but when it comes to this long square manicure, we can't get enough of the bulky hot pink glitter finish.
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Sheer Sweep
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Believe it or not, sheer polishes are having a moment. Yes, even in a hot pink hue. They deliver a wash of color while letting the natural elements of the nail peek through.
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Chrome Hearts
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If you are after the shiniest finish possible, may we suggest a hot pink chrome polish? Wear the shade on its own, use it as an accent color, or both—as seen on this mismatched mani above.
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Short Tie-Dye With Dew Drops
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Consider this proof that short nails have enough canvas to include multiple designs and accents. This manicure starts with a tie-dye hot pink base, then goes further by using 3D dew drops in clear, pink, and orange hues. A multidimensional and multi-textural dream.
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Mismatched Acccents
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While we love a full hot pink manicure as much as the next person, if you want a more subtle look, it works just as well as an accent color. Here, the hue is used to amplify a heart, a bow, and a checkerboard mismatched design.
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Pink Splatter
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Confetti nails are a fun way to incorporate multiple colors in a cohesive design. Plus, they are relatively easy to recreate at home. Simply start with a light pink base and carefully flick hot pink polish on top. For a more controlled approach, you can also apply the bright hue with a dotting tool.
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Hot Pink Crocodile
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Green crocodile, meet hot pink crocodile. This colorful variation on the animal print mani showcases the range of the shade using a darker hue to recreate the square 'scales'.
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Silver Cyber Ombre
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Want to showcase multiple trends in one mani? This one is for you. First, hot pink, orange, and dark red come together in an ombre design, almost resembling the colors of a sunset. Then, silver chrome lines are used to create that signature cyber vibe.
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Short with Texture
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If you paint your nails with a simple hot pink polish but still feel like it is missing something, a little builder gel can go a long way. Just take this manicure, for example. Clear 3D designs, from dew drops to swirls, add an extra dimension to what otherwise would be simple nail art.
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Hot Pink Swirls
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Looking for a one-of-a-kind manicure? Completely customize the design on every nail. Here each nail was prepped with a light pink base with various swirls and shapes drawn in a darker hue.
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Drip French Tips
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We have never seen a drippy French manicure that we didn't love, and this pink and red rendition is no exception. Instead of the classic curved French tip, both hues are strategically used to give the illusion of the polish falling from the top of the nails.
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Color Block
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Silver, hot pink, and red come together in this Art Deco design to create a retro-inspired mani. We especially love the use of micro-French tips that are half red and half pink, alternating from the similar color blocks on the base of the nail.
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Chrome Shapes
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These abstract pink chrome nails are the perfect balance between a shiny accent and a subtle nude base. Keep the blob design uniform or switch up the placement on each nail for a unique finish.
