While nail trends come and go, certain nail colours remain timeless. And for me, that is sheer pink. While it's my job to look out for the newest nail trends and trending nail colours, I'm a classicist at heart. For that reason, you'll more often than not find me wearing sheer pink nails almost 365 days of the year.
You see, when indecision hits you in the salon as you choose from hundreds of nail colours, I'm willing to bet that no one has ever regretted going for a minimal, sheer pink mani. It's timeless, makes your nails look healthy and glowy and suits all hands, nail lengths and skin tones. Plus, it's shade loved by editors and princesses alike (yes, princess nails are a thing!). It's like "no-makeup" makeup, but for your nails. A sheer pink evens out any imperfections and brightens the nail plate, ensuring your nails look their very best.
Having spoken to several celebrity nail techs and tested the best sheer pink nail shades myself, I decided it was time to no longer gatekeep the best sheer pink nail colours of all time. Scroll ahead for the best sheer pink nail looks I've saved, plus the exact nail colour shades to get the look. You're welcome!
Sheer Pink Nail Colours to Try
1. Chanel Ballerina
Perhaps one of the most iconic nail colours is Chanel's Ballerina. IMO it's one of the best sheer pinks out there, offering a milky pink tint that can be layered.
2. Funny Bunny, Put It In Neutral and Baby, Take A Vow
A lot of celebrity nail techs such as Georgia Rae love to layer up a mix of sheer pinks to create a bespoke shade. Here, Rae has layered OPI Funny Bunny, Baby, Take a Vow and Put it in Neutral to achieve this elevated look. It's one of the best OPI nail layering combinations I've seen.
3. Dior Nail Glow
Sheer pinks can take on several variations, such as this divine sheer pink from Dior. While bright, it's super sheer, offering a healthy glow for your nails. It's like a tinted blush for your mani.
4. Biosculpture French Rose
Biosculpture's French Rose is a bit of an insider favourite amongst beauty editors. Can't get to the salon for it? There is also a nail polish version of this Biosculpture nail colour.
5. Hermès Rose Coquille
Can we take a moment for this beautiful creamy pink polish on celebrity nail tech Iram Shelton? Of course, it's Hermès.
6. Essie Mademoiselle
There's something particularly chic about a sheer pink polish on short nails. If you wanted to replicate this look, try Essie's iconic Mademoiselle.
7. OPI Put It In Neutral
OPI's Put It In Neutral is one of the best OPI nail colours if you love a neutral sheer pink.
8. OPI Bubble Bath
We can't possibly talk about sheer pink nails without mentioning OPI's Bubble Bath. It's one of the most-loved sheer pink nail colours ever.
9. Essie Allure
Want something a little more milky? Essie's polish in Allure is a sheer white with a slight pink undertone that makes your nails look healthy and glossy.
10. Manucurist Blueberry
How pretty is this sheer berry tone? Manucurist's Active Glow Polish in Blueberry is on my list to try next.
11. OPI Bare My Soul and Put It In Neutral
Another winning OPI nail layering combo is Bare My Soul and Put It In Neutral. I love how pretty this duo is on Iram Shelton.
Shop More Sheer Pink Nail Polishes
I've long loved Essie's Gel Couture range (with the polish and the top coat, my manicure easily stays chip-free for over a week, sometimes longer!) and Fairy Tailor is the perfect milky sheer pink.
Essie's Sugar Daddy is a beautiful brighter pink that is still sheer, making it so wearable.
Not only is Manucurist Active Smooth a great, milky pink shade, but it also helps to repair brittle nails.
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