40+ Pretty Ideas for Pink and Yellow Nails that Turn Heads

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Time to update your nails for the summer months ahead? Look no further than these pretty ideas for pink and yellow nails!

This color is one of the most trending nails looks for the summer, and it comes in so many different styles and varieties! Pink and yellow are two colors that are super playful, and when combined with your pretty nails, they look super elegant and sophisticated.

Pink and yellow are an ideal choice for a summer manicure as they elevate your summer tan, making the colors really pop. They work really well with any nail length or nail shape, and even if you don’t want to pay a visit to the nail salon, you can find lots of ideas that you can pull off at home.

In this article, we have curated a selection of over 40 best looks for pink and yellow manicures, in a variety of nail design techniques and showing how the color can look on different nail lengths.

Whether you’re looking for pretty summer coffin nails, or are struggling to decide what to do with your short natural nails, you will find lots of beautiful ideas in our collection below.

Head below to check them out, and save your favorites to your Pinterest account!

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Get Inspired: 40 Pretty Pink and Yellow Nails

Below are some of the prettiest designs we found on Instagram. If you want to see even more work from the same nail artist featured, you can check their Instagram profile by clicking the link under the image.

For even more inspiration for pink and yellow nails, visit our dedicated Pinterest board here.

1. Pink and Yellow Nail Designs

With coffin nails there is plenty of space to make a design that turns head – get creative with it and try this vertical ombre look!

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by leinailstulsa

2. Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails

Translate these two colors into a beautiful ombre effect, just like on these nails.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by luxury_nails_by_kasia_

3. Yellow and Pink Nail Designs

Need something with a bit more contrast? Adding black nail polish with these simple geometric stripes will get the job done.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by asp2016

4. Yellow and Pink Ombre Nails

Give your nails that extra sparkle for the summer months – gemstones are easy to add to your nails and they last for weeks!

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by casnails

5. Pink Yellow Ombre Nails with Floral Art

Turn your nails into a pretty blooming garden with a simple floral inspired nail art on ombre yellow and pink nails.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by @seasideszepsegszalon

6. Pink and Yellow Nail Design

Short coffin nails? Make the most out of them with this high contrast ombre effect.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
nail Design by andreea__cosmetics

7. Mismatched Pink Yellow Nail Designs

If you want an extra shine, neon high gloss nail polish shades are the perfect choice for your summer manicure.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by katerinesxnails

8. Pink and Yellow Coffin Nail Designs

If you love to split the colors, you can try this alternating ombre look on individual nails.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by nexusnails9

9. Gradient Pink and Yellow Nails Design

Nails that certainly stand out from the crowd – this gradient ombre look will turn anyone’s head.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by msbrittenynails

10. Neon Pink Ombre Yellow Nails

Call that a striking look! Neon shades are the go-to look for those who are looking for a bold manicure.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by rock.n.nails

11. Almond Pink and Yellow Nail Ideas

Capture the essence of a summer sunset in your manicure, just like in this case!

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by koromoltozo_nailsbyszniki

12. Mixed Pink and Yellow Nails Ombre with Stickers

Bring in some fun summer elements with butterfly and bee stickers.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by cyncity.nailz

13. Yellow Ombre Nail Designs with Rhinestones

Add a bit of swing to your step with some pretty sparkling rhinestones on your nails.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by @nailsbycharity_

14. Extra Long Ombre Pink and Yellow Nails

Plenty of personality and space – if you’re wearing long coffin nails, this summer ombre look with pink and yellow will look fantastic.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail design by nailsbykeyonne

15. High Contrast Ombre Pink Yellow Nails

Neon outline of this ombre look provide the perfect contrast to make your nails really stand out.

Pink and Yellow Ombre Nails
Nail Design by nails.bymalaczarnaa

17. Pink Yellow Nail Art Swirls

Add a playful touch to your manicure with these yellow and pink swirl nail art.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by tenbyten.nails

18. Pink Yellow Nail Designs Short

Show them your wild side with animal print on yellow nail polish base.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by ms_nails2019

19. Pink and Yellow Nails Ideas

These nails certainly belong to an art gallery!

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by a.jakubowska_indigoeducator

20. Yellow Pink Nail Art on Short Nails

This broken marble look with a gradient nail design is elevated further by the contrasting black nail polish nail art.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by sovanls

21. Bright Pink and Yellow Short Stripe Nails

Neon pink nails look their best when the striking color is combined with another nail design.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by beauty_by_beckyb

22. Baby Pink and Yellow Nails with Glitter

Another take on the popular vertical ombre look, this time combined with playful glitter nails.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by taralovestodip

23. Pink and Yellow Almond Nails with Swirls

A simple S shape will transform simple pink nails into vibrant beautiful manicures for any occasion.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by @soph.gels

24. Pink and Yellow Nails Designs with Gemstones

For a different take on gemstone nails, add a few small ones to the base of the nails.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by ms_nails2019

25. Pastel Yellow and Pink Nails

Update your French tips with the look for the summer – this vibrant pink color is elevated by adding a bright yellow outline.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by _nails.by.lyss

26. Bright Summer Yellow Nail Designs

Make your nails look more fun – all it takes is adding just a few dots in alternating designs.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by ohsonailsxo

27. Yellow and Pink Nail Art Designs

Another version of the popular look with swirls, this time complemented with white nail polish color.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by karlagarcianails

28. Yellow Pink Nail Design

Abstract florals are the look for the summer!

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail Design by flash_y_nails

29. Bright Pink and Yellow Nails

Instead of dots, you can choose to do these nail art with circles – how cute are these nails?

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by @beauty.by.belles.x

30. Half Sun Coffin Yellow Nail Designs

Capture the essence of the rising sun on your nails – this design is the perfect example.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by funandfancymanis

31. Floral Nail Art Pink and Yellow

Elevate your coffin nails with bright pink french tips with this pretty floral nail art.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by katerinesxnails

32. Dandelion Nail Art Yellow and Pink

If you don’t like traditional flowers, dandelions are a more original option for elevating your manicure.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by nagelstudio_salina

33. Sunflower Nail Designs Pink and Yellow

Got short nails? You can still fit in some cool nail art, just like in this case!

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by @chantal_y_lace

34. French Tips with Pink and Yellow

One of the most elegant looks we found online – pretty alternating French tips elevated by simple flower nail art.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by @bynaomib

35. Mismatched Stripes and French Tips

Show them your wild side with these neon summer nails.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by mrsdunphysnails

36. Elevated Hot Pink and Yellow French Tips

For a more complex take on French tips, check out this design idea.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by d_nailartist_

37. Rainbow Yellow and Pink Nails

Capture the essence of a pink rainbow and add some swirls to achieve this pretty look for your nails.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by @ohsonailsxo

38. French Tips on Short Nails

A minimalist look but make it bright? This manicure ticks both of the boxes.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by beckys.beauty.station

39. Neon Nails with Animal Print

Plenty of personality with lots of color – this manicure fits both descriptions.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by truenorthnails

40. Pink Coffin Nails with Yellow Swirls

Coffin nails in matte hot pink and yellow nail polish with animal inspired nail art.

Neon Pink and Yellow Nails
Nail design by d.cs_nails
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Jessica has finished her education in nail design a couple of years ago and since then has been working in her own nail studio based in Holbrook, Arizona (US). She's our resident color expert and her favorite nail design styles are ombre and marble nails.

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