If there’s one thing I know for certain, it’s that a French manicure is never a bad idea. Whether you prefer classic white or colorful half-moons, there are endless ways to wear this effortlessly elegant style, but the shade on my (and so many cool people’s) mind right now is pink.

Fuchsia! Bubblegum! Rosé! There are so many pink hues to choose from, and each offers a different, yet surprisingly wearable look. Pale, powdery pink tips whisper soft elegance (and make a great alternative to regular white), while magenta French manicures with velvet finishes earn you total diva status. Though I love a chic pink set around Valentine’s Day and springtime, I found 12 options that work year-round. Keep scrolling for nailspo you’ll want to screenshot ahead of your next appointment.

The Best Pink French Manicure Ideas

Powder Pink

Pale pink French tip manicure.

If you’re a French manicure traditionalist looking to break out of your nail shell, I recommend showing your nail tech this subtle pink set. With a softly glazed base and powdery pink tips, this barely there French is a great way to lean into colorful nail art without making too much of a statement.

Velvet Vixen

Velvet pink French manicure.

This year is shaping up to be the year of the velvet manicure, so I’m naturally itching to try a pink French tip version. This luscious pink set by Milan-based manicurist Oksana Zavora oscillates between fully painted pink nails, milky white extensions adorned with cat-eye hearts, and thick, velvet pink tips—aka my dream Valentine’s Day set.

Reptilian Tips

Pink reptilian French manicure.

One of the coolest nail trends to emerge in 2025 is reptilian art, which is when a design incorporates the scales and leathers of snakes, crocodiles, and more in a bevy of colors. Case in point? This pale-pink set adorned with snaking, hot pink scales in the shape of a French manicure. Adding to my nailspo board ASAP.

Valentine-Coded French

Red velvet and pink French tips.

If you really only consider pink French tips around V-Day, I can’t blame you, which is why I urge you to pay attention to this red-and-pink combo ahead of the lovey-dovey holiday. The cat-eye base adds dimensions while the pink gel tips offer an extra touch of texture.

Frosé

Blush pink French tips with silver lining.

Pink manicures are a spectrum, and these soft, blushing slices are the perfect choice for color minimalists. These velvety-pink tips by celebrity manicurist Queenie Nguyen perfectly match an ice-cold glass of frosé, making them a refreshing option no matter the weather. Plus, I’m totally falling for the sliver of silver adorning each tip.