50 Pink and Purple Nails for Design Inspiration!

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So you’ve found yourself here because you’re contemplating pink and purple nails. Two colors that go together perfectly. You’re definitely in the right place! We have scoured through thousands of posts to find 50 pink and purple nails you are going to love.

We’ve chosen different nail designs in different lengths, and shapes. And unlike some other blogs you may have come across, we actually have 50 different designs.

From the understated to the bold, if you’re looking for some inspiration for pink and purple nails, you are going to find it here!


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What Do Purple & Pink Represent?

The color purple is associated with a lot of different things, including royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple is also said to represent wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, pride, mystery, independence, and magic.

A lot of the things that the color purple is associated with contradict each other.

And when it comes to pink, well…

Softer pinks are nurturing, feminine colors and are often associated with innocence and romance. That said, pink is a bit of a shapeshifter as it’s also often worn in rebellion to its cutesy, girlie reputation.

After all pink is the new punk. Brighter and darker tones and shades of pink are often associated with love, lust, self-assurance, and confidence.

So really pink is anything you want it to be.

What Do Pink And Purple Nails Say About You?

The only thing that wearing pink and purple nail polish says about you is that you like those colors. Trying to look for meaning in the nail polish colors people wear is like basing your assumptions of people based on their zodiac sign.

People make up weird symbolic rules over nail color (see What Does White Nail Polish Mean? and Why Paint One Nail a Different Color?) Let’s leave Cracker Jack box pseudo-psychology to those who have nothing better to do than to pass judgment on people they don’t know.

And let’s get to the nails!


50 (different) Pink and Purple Nails

1. Solid Pink and Purple Nails

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2. Matte is Where It’s At

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3. Matte and Glossy Pink & Purple Nails

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4. Pink & Purple Swirls and Marbling

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5. Pink & Purple Nails with Butterflies

Credit: Instagram / nailsbycady_

This is a great example of attractive coffin nails done relatively short. And we love the simple nail stamping! See here for details on thickening nail polish for nail stamping.

6. Pink & Purple Pansies

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7. Pink to Purple Ombre

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8. Purple to Pink Ombre

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9. Pink & Purple Pastels with a Glitter Nail

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So often with nail art, less is more. This one glitter nail makes the entire manicure pop!

10. Pink & Purple Stilettos with Silver Banding Detail

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The metallic accents on these stunning multicolored stiletto nails really rock!

11. Pink to Purple Horizontal Ombre

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We love everything ombre, it’s a simple yet effective style. And these are a perfect example of a well-done short square acrylic style.

12. Alternating Pink & Purple Ombre with Nail Art

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13. Pink & Purple with Glitter

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14. Purple & Pink with Glitter and Gold Foil

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15. Pink & Purple Animal Print

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Animal prints don’t have to be in natural tones! Just avoid wearing these with a leopard print dress. Too much!

16. Pink & Purple Horizontal Ombre with Dot Accent

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17. Purple Nails with Pink Digital Dots

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18. Holographic Purple & Pink Horizontal Ombre with Reverse Ombre Tips

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19. Deep Purple & Fuchsia Nails with Glitter

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20. Purple Micro Edges on Pink with Purple Flowers

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This is a great example of a modern take on a Purple French Tip manicure.

21. Pastel Pink & Purple Marbling

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22. Short Bright Pink Stilettos with Purple Glitter

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23. Pink & Purple Nails with Swirls

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24. Pastel Pink & Purple Abstract Nail Art on Nude Nails

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25. White Hibiscus and Gold Detailing on Pink & Purple Nails

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26. Purple Confetti Glitter on Nude Pink Nails

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27. Gold Accent Nail with Pink & Purple Nails

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28. Purple Gemstone Tips on Nude Pink Nails

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29. Grape Jelly & Pink Bubblegum

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30. Pink to Lavender Ombre with Silver Foil Accent Nail

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Simple. Delicate. Beautiful.

31. Pink Milky Nails with Purple Confetti Glitter

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Milky pink nails seem to be everywhere now, and they look even better when blended with a bit of purple!

32. Pink & Purple Marbling

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33. White Crochet Nail Art on Pink & Purple Nails

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Super cute and creative!

34. Bright Purple & Fuchsia Inverted Ombre with Glitter Nail Accent

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35. Pink & Purple V Tip Frenchies with White Accent

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36. Deep Plum with Glitter and Pink

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37. Understated Patel Pink & Purple Glitter Nails

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38. Pastel Pink & Purple French Tips

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#39. Grape Slushy Poured on top of Pink Candy Floss

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40. Animal Print in Pink & Purple

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41. Pink Lotus on Purple Nails

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Yet another minimalist nail art stunner.

42. A River Flows Through a Pink & Purple Ombre

Credit: Instagram / lifescolorsbydani

43. Pink Milky Nails with Pink & Purple Marbling

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44. Pink & Purple Marbling, French Tip, Ombre & Clear Accent Nail

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45. Pink & Purple Nails with White Organic Nail Art

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46. Purple & Pink Matte Ombre with Accent Nails and Gold Detailing

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47. Pink & Purple Marbled Almond Nails

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48. Pink & Purple Nails with Leopard Print Accent and Foil Detailing

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49. Pink & Purple Glitter, Ombre, Veining, and Marbling

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50. Nude Pink Nails with Purple and White Nail Art

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Conclusion

And there you have it – 50 of our favorite different designs for pink and purple nails.

It’s easy to see why pink and purple nails are trending. From cute to sophisticated, conservative to bold, and casual to professional, with the right design and the right shades and tones of pink and purple, you can make pink and purple nails whatever you want them to be.

Written by Kayla Young

Kayla is the founder of LuxeLuminous. She has worked professionally in the tanning industry for years. She has been interested in esthetics since childhood, and has tried every hair, skin, and makeup product ever produced (more or less).