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Pink isn’t so much a color as it is a state of mind. From Barbie to Glinda to Elle Woods, pink’s influence has always been strong. And when it comes to manicures, pink is a classic color choice. But don’t mistake classic for boring—on the contrary, there are endless shades and patterns to make a pink mani really stand out if you’re looking for a break from your solid polish color.

An ombré design is one of our favorite ways to rock pink nails. All it takes is a few bottles of polish and a wedge makeup sponge (or the skill of your talented nail artist if you aren’t DIY’ing). Simply brush your colors in straight lines across the wedge and gently blot the sponge onto your nails to transfer the polish, repeating the process until you’re happy with the result. Need some inspiration? Read on for 14 pink ombré manicure ideas you can screenshot ahead of your next set.

1. Pearly pink ombré

We’re big fans of pearly polishes—they create a subtle shimmer and glossy effect that looks great on nails. This look uses a pearly white that fades into an opaque pink.

Get the look: To recreate, pair a pearlized white polish like Pleasing Perfect Pearl ($18) with a pearlescent pink like Pleasing Granny’s Pink Pearls ($18). Blot on the polish to create an ombre effect and seal with an extra-glossy top coat.

2. Blushing nude ombré

For an ombre effect along the tips, paint two or three lines of your base nude-pink color along the sponge before adding a single line of the second color. When blotting, be sure to line up the second color with the top third of each nail.

Get the look: Zoya Nail Lacquer in Mia ($12) is a perfect dusty nude-pink that looks great with a bold hot pink—we like Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri Nail Polish in Beet-ing Heart ($8). Top with a few starburst nail stickers like the ones in this Eseres Star Sticker Set  ($8).

3. Sparkle pink ombré

If DIYing an ombre mani feels a little overwhelming, this glitter gradient is nearly foolproof. You don’t even need a makeup sponge to blend the colors, just apply a sheer silver glitter polish to the top half of the nail, focusing the product toward the tips (in layers if you want an opaque shimmer finish).

Get the look: Try a bold magenta base like OPI Nail Lacquer in Telenovela Me About It ($12). Then, blot a sheer silver metallic glitter onto the top third of each nail to create an ombre effect. We’re fans of Essie’s Metallics Nail Polish in Set In Stones ($10).

4. Sunset sky ombré

We wish all sunsets looked this good. The fade from pink to purple is so dreamy, and those clouds are a nice finishing touch.

Get the look: Le Mini Macaron “Le Gel Liner!” in Milkshake ($9) has a thin detail brush to paint on those tiny little clouds. Just be sure your base coat is fully dried.

5. Popsicle pink ombré

Once you’ve honed your skills with a two-color ombre, take things to the next level with a four-color design. Don’t worry if the lines slightly overlap on the sponge, it’ll just help them fade into each other seamlessly.

Get the look: Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Fuschia Fever Neon ($9) and Electri-Lime Neon ($13) are the perfect pink and green for this look. Pair with OPI Nail Lacquer in Exotic Birds Do Not Tweet ($12) and Essie Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish in Bearer of Rad News ($10) to create that same popsicle ombre fade.

6. Five-finger pink ombré

Another take on an ombre manicure utilizes solid colors across the entire hand to create a gradual fade from light to dark.

Get the look: From left to right, apply OPI N