I think we can all agree that Barbie is the biggest movie of 2023, right? The Greta Gerwig-directed film has definitely taken the world by storm, and rightfully so.
The movie continues to break box office records — and already has a streaming date set. As a result, I've been seeing pink everything — from fashion to makeup looks to nails. Barbie is everywhere!
I've especially been loving all of the pink nails seen all over my social media feeds lately. As a result, I recently went down a Barbie-inspired nail rabbit hole — for both inspiration for my next manicure and for fun.
In addition, I spoke to two professional nail techs to find out more about the Barbie-inspired nail trend. Meet Trenna Seney, a celebrity nail artist, and Rachel Apfel Glass, founder of GLOSSLAB. Both weighed on what Barbie nail requests they've been getting recently — and their favorite ones so far.
"I LOVE Barbie and how excited everyone has been for the Barbie movie. Pink nails are always in and always a good choice for a polish color," Trenna told BuzzFeed.
"I have been loving the super metallic pinks and soft pinks that a lot of people have been doing to tap into their inner Barbie," she added.
Both Trenna and Rachel said they've seen an uptick in people getting pink manicures, especially within the past week since the movie's release.
"Pink is all we have been seeing on our social media, as well as in all of our studios. Pink manicures, pink tip French manis, pink flowers on a soft pink mani, pink pedicures — you name it, we have done it," Rachel told BuzzFeed.
"People are going to see the Barbie movie with their friends, they're having Barbie-themed parties and brunches, so anything pink and white has been requested this week," Trenna added.
"Pink looks great on all nail shapes and skin tones and can be worn in light pink, hot pink, or a more classic hue. Barbie pinks of all shades are definitely here to stay," Rachel said.
Here are some other fun and unique Barbie-inspired nails that I can't stop staring at.
This cowgirl Barbie manicure is everything:
A chrome pink-purple nail might be my next manicure inspo:
A fun Barbie twist on the classic French manicure:
The little white stars are the perfect finishing touch to this pink mani:
This gorgeous pink ombre design screams Barbie:
The touch of blue is the perfect pop of Barbie color:
This 1959 Barbie swimsuit-inspired nail art is everything:
The burgundy magenta color is a fun modern take on this trend:
The pink checkered addition to this manicure is so good:
