Pink is everyone's favourite nail colour: easy to wear, feminine and available in a shade for every style, from see-through Korean-style jelly pink and sweet pastel pink to bold hot pink for the beach. Below are 10 beautiful pink nail designs, tips for natural-looking pink nails, how to pick a pink that suits your skin tone, plus prices and where to get them done in Da Nang.
What Shades of Pink Nails Are There?
Pink nails can look completely different depending on the shade. Knowing the names helps you describe exactly what you want at the salon.
| Shade | What it looks like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Jelly pink | Sheer pink that lets part of the natural nail show, glossy and plump | Korean style, short nails, first-timers |
| Milky / pastel pink | Light pink mixed with white, softly opaque | School, work, dates |
| Nude pink | Pink with beige, close to the natural nail colour | Office, a natural look |
| Peach pink | Pink with a hint of orange, fresh and bright | Golden skin, spring, Lunar New Year |
| Dusty rose | Pink with brown-grey, muted and deep | Office, autumn–winter, an elegant look |
| Hot pink | Deep, vivid, eye-catching pink | Beach, parties, summer |
Every shade can be done in gel polish, which stays fresh for about 2–3 weeks.
The Most Beautiful Pink Nail Designs
The pink nail designs below are grouped by shade, from sheer and soft to deep and bold. Keep the design and switch to the pink that suits your skin tone.
Jelly Pink Nail Designs
Jelly pink nails are the most searched pink style: a see-through colour like jelly that makes nails look plump, healthy and clean. They are also a beautiful base for glitter and cat eye effects.
1. Sheer Jelly Pink
1–2 coats of sheer jelly pink with a high-shine top coat, so nails look plump and juicy, like "your natural nails, only better". Regrowth at the base barely shows. This simple jelly pink design suits any nail length and is a favourite of Korean nail trends. [IMAGE]
2. Jelly Pink Glitter Nails
A jelly pink base with fine shimmer or pink and silver glitter at the tips or on 1–2 nails. Because the base is sheer, the glitter seems to float inside the jelly, sparkling softly rather than glaring. Lovely for parties and the year-end holidays. See more pink glitter ideas in glitter nail designs.
3. Pink Cat Eye Nails
Jelly pink cat eye nails are one of the hottest looks right now: pink or silver cat eye gel over a jelly pink base, shaped with a magnet into a band of light that moves as you tilt your hand. The sheer base gives the light depth, like a gemstone. See more cat eye nails.
Magnet Styles for Cat Eye on Jelly Pink
With the same gel, where the magnet is placed creates very different pink cat eye designs:
A Band of Light Across the Middle
The classic look: one line of light running straight or diagonally across the nail, like a cat's eye. Neat and elegant, great for work.
Light at the Tips
The light gathers at the tip while the base stays sheer jelly pink. It looks like a metallic French tip and makes nails look longer and slimmer.
Shimmer Across the Whole Nail
The light spreads evenly over the whole nail like fine shimmer, sparkling from every angle. Perfect for parties and photos.
Pastel Pink Nail Designs
Pastel pink is light pink mixed with white and slightly opaque, for a sweet, gentle set.
4. Milky Pastel Pink
Milky pink gel on all 10 nails. Sweet yet neat, great for school or work. For a change, alternate it with milky white for a white-and-pink set, as in milky white nail designs.
5. Cherry Blossoms on Pastel Pink
A few small deep-pink cherry blossoms with white centres painted on 1–2 pastel pink nails. A soft, pretty design for spring and days out. See more flower nail designs.
Light Pink Nail Designs
Light pink nails paired with light effects look more luxurious while staying soft.
6. Glazed Pearl Pink Chrome
A light pink base topped with pearl chrome powder for a glazed finish, glossy like sugar candy. Elegant, perfect for brides and evening events. See more chrome nails.
7. Pink Blush Nails
A soft blur of deeper pink in the centre of a light pink nail, like a rosy cheek. Subtle with a focal point. The blurred effect is part of our chrome, ombre and marble service.
Deep Pink Nail Designs
For anyone who wants nails that stand out, or a deeper, more sophisticated pink than the pastels.
8. Hot Pink
Vivid hot pink on the full set, or paired with 2 milky white nails to tone it down. Best for the beach and summer parties, and it makes hands look brighter. See more beach nail designs.
9. Dusty Rose with a Gold Shimmer Line
Muted dusty rose with a thin gold shimmer line at the base or tip. For work, skip the shimmer and keep plain dusty rose: a simple, elegant pink that suits the office and autumn–winter. See more office nail designs and autumn–winter nail designs.
https://1996nailstudio.com/en/blog/top-10-trending-office-nail-designs-right-now
10. Deep Pink with Black
A deep pink base with a few fine black lines, or 1–2 glossy black nails. Bold and modern, best on long almond nails. See more long nail designs.
Natural-Looking Pink Nails
Many people want pink nails that don't look "painted". The secret is the right shade and a neat nail shape.
Choose a Pink Close to Your Natural Nail
Nude pink or a single thin coat of jelly pink are the most natural choices: nails look rosy and healthy, like well-cared-for natural nails. Jelly pink gel also hides slight discolouration and ridges. If your nails are thin and weak, try BIAB on natural nails in jelly pink to strengthen them while keeping a sheer look.
Nail Shape and Length
Short to medium nails in an oval or round shape look the most natural with soft pink. Jelly pink on short nails also makes fingers look slimmer. See short nail designs and choosing the right nail shape for your hands.
https://1996nailstudio.com/en/blog/choosing-the-right-nail-shape-for-your-hands
Choosing a Pink for Your Skin Tone
- Fair or pink skin: suits almost every pink; prettiest with milky pink, pastel pink and jelly pink.
- Medium or golden skin: choose peach pink or dusty rose; avoid very pale pastels, which can make hands look dull.
- Tan or deep skin: deep dusty rose or hot pink create a beautiful contrast. Try one nail before doing the full set.
See more on choosing nail colours that flatter your skin tone.
Which Occasions Suit Pink Nails?
- Work or school: jelly pink, milky pink or plain dusty rose (designs 1, 4, 9).
- Dates and Valentine's Day: pink cat eye or jelly pink glitter (designs 2, 3). For a tiny heart, see Valentine's Day nails.
- Weddings: bridal pink nails are usually glazed pearl pink chrome (design 6) or a pink-to-white ombre. See bridal nail ideas and ombre nail designs.
- Lunar New Year: peach pink or cherry blossoms (design 5). See Lunar New Year nail ideas.
- Beach and summer: hot pink (design 8).
Pink Toenails
Pink toenails go with almost any sandals. Jelly pink looks clean for every day, while hot pink stands out at the beach. An easy pink pedicure: jelly pink on all 10 toes with a little shimmer on the big toes. See more gel pedicure designs and our foot spa combo. [JELLY PINK TOENAIL IMAGE]
How Much Do Pink Gel Nails Cost?
Pink gel polish is priced as a single-colour gel manicure. Cat eye, chrome, blush effects, painting or glitter are added per nail.
The price List at 1996 Nail Studio in Da Nang City
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Single-colour gel polish (includes cuticle care and strengthening base) | 130,000 VND |
| Chrome, ombre, blush, marble effects per nail | 10,000 – 25,000 VND / nail |
| Cat eye gel | [to be confirmed by the salon] |
| Hand-painted gel per nail | [to be confirmed by the salon] |
| Rhinestones, charms, glitter per nail | 5,000 – 30,000 VND / nail |
| Gel polish on toenails | [to be confirmed by the salon] |
| Gel removal | 20,000 – 30,000 VND |
See the full price list.
Cost Examples by Design
- Plain jelly pink, milky pink or dusty rose (designs 1, 4, 9 without shimmer): 130,000 VND.
- Jelly pink with glitter on 2 nails (design 2): 130,000 VND + 5,000–30,000 VND per nail = about 140,000–190,000 VND.
- Pink blush on 2 nails (design 7): 130,000 VND + 10,000–25,000 VND per nail = about 150,000–180,000 VND.
- Jelly pink cat eye (design 3): [to be confirmed by the salon].
- Full-set chrome (design 6): [full 10-nail price to be confirmed by the salon].
Send us a photo of your design on Zalo for an exact quote before you visit.
Where to Get Pink Nails in Da Nang?
1996 Nail Studio has 2 branches in Da Nang with the same prices and process. At the salon you can browse the colour chart, try a pink on one nail and look through our pink designs before doing the full set. Open 9:00 – 20:00 every day.
Ngu Hanh Son Branch
3 Duong Tu Quan, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang, about 15 minutes from My Khe Beach. 614+ Google Maps reviews (4.9★). See the Ngu Hanh Son branch.
An Hai Branch
91 To Hien Thanh, An Hai (formerly Son Tra), Da Nang. 40 Google Maps reviews (4.8★). See the An Hai branch.
How to Book
Evenings and weekends get busy. Book on our booking page or message us on Zalo at +84 794 430 771 with a photo of the jelly pink or other pink design you like, so we can advise and quote in advance. Browse more designs done at the salon in our nail gallery.
Pretty pink nails for every style. Book now at 1996 Nail Studio's Ngu Hanh Son or An Hai branch in Da Nang, or message us on Zalo at +84 794 430 771.
