As the highly anticipated Barbie movie draws near, fans are getting in on the action with all things #barbiecore. We’re talking pink outfits, kitsch accessories and – of course – a whole lot of Barbie-inspired beauty looks. Whether you can’t wait to fill up on popcorn and watch it on the big screen or you simply want to elevate your nail game, the Barbie nail trend is a seriously fun one. From iconic shades of Barbie pink to dazzling accents of glitter and intricate designs, the creative possibilities are limitless, transforming each fingertip into a miniature masterpiece that pays homage to the everlasting allure of the iconic doll.
From cute bows and butterflies to striking neon hues and chrome effects, these celebrity-approved Barbie nail looks will have you humming Aqua’s Barbie Girl in no time.
GLITTER GLAMOUR
Matching her mani to the Barbie movie premiere pink carpet, Margot Robbie turned to celebrity nail guru Tom Bachik to transform her talons, opting for a hot pink hue and lots of sparkle. We’re still waiting on the details of what exact hue he used, so watch this space…
cool Chrome
What happens when the chrome nail trend meets #barbiecore beauty? Only the pink nail look of dreams. Combining contrasting metallic pink hues with French tips and a cool chrome finish, this look by Emily Zheng ticks all the Barbie beauty boxes.
barbie french
Dua Lipa also channeled her inner Barbie at the premiere thanks to celeb nail artist Kim Truong and four different OPI polishes. “We wanted to create a stunning two-tone French manicure for Dua Lipa, capturing the essence of Barbie,” Kim revealed on Instagram. “Using OPI Nail Lacquer in “Hi Barbie!” as the pink base and “Alpine Snow” on the tips, we achieved a striking contrast. With Dua’s elegant clear rhinestone dress, our goal was to bring the ultimate pop of Barbie pink to her look.”
butterfly beauties
Inspired by her pop star Barbie, Insta nail star San Sung Kim created this butterfly barbiecore look complete with neon pink tips, crystal butterfly detail and a shimmery finish.
barbie Bows
Barbie nails + cute bows = a mani match made in heaven. We love this look by Zola Ganzorigt for Ariana Greenblatt. “Pink and Barbie the Movie of course were the inspirations behind the nail look. We were going for a playful and feminine look so we chose the sparkly pink for the base and added the pearl bow and rhinestones for extra sparkle,” she revealed on Instagram.
fuchsia fade
Ombré nails aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, so add a Barbie spin to your faded effect by picking pink and a subtle sparkly finish.
retro Swirls
It wouldn’t be a Barbie nail round-up without this stunning swirly look from Barbie herself, aka Margot Robbie. Stepping out in Mexico with 60s-esque psychedelic swirls by Betina Goldstein, it was all about pinks, purples and yellows to complement the star’s ‘Totally Hair’ 1992 Barbie-inspired Pucci dress. Even better? Betina took to Insta to reveal how she created it. You know what nail look we’ll be rocking this summer…
Mix ‘N’ Match
If you’re still obsessing over Hailey Bieber’s mismatched mani (let’s be honest, who isn’t?) then this Barbie nail look is for you. A “fun and flirty” mix-and-match look using neon and shimmery polishes, it’s all about embracing your inner artist and transforming each talon into their own work of art.
