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Colorful, interesting, or flashy pink nails are the first three associations that come to me when someone says, “Nicki Minaj-inspired nails.”
When you are a hardcore Nicki fan, you want her on your walls, clothes, and even nails. I have been a Nicki Minaj fan since I first heard her verse on “Monster.” I stuck with her for all of her eras.
She has inspired my musical journey so much, but more than that, she has constantly reminded me to stay true to myself. Before her concerts, I wanted to express my love for her and her music, so I always try to outdo myself with merch and Nicki-inspired outfits and nails.
Doing your nails to copy her style is the next level. That is why I researched and found some inspiration, so my nails can reflect my love and excitement to see her.
If you are looking for nail inspirations that will remind you of the Queen, you are at the right place. I will share with you my top Nicki Minaj nail ideas.
Let’s look at the 19 nail inspiration ideas, so you will be ready for your next nail appointment.
Bottom line Up Front
My favorite nail design is “All Nicki Minaj Eras.” I absolutely love how this nail design incorporates Nicki’s long career in a very colorful and artistic way. Every nail has a story and can serve as inspiration. I used single nail designs as inspiration for all the fingers.
Selection Criteria
I have selected these 19 ideas for Nicki Minaj-inspired nails because they all represent her or her career in some way. In addition, there are pink and barbie options for people with a more girly vibe.
There are also colorful and more basic options for different tastes. Also, I included nail designs that represent a particular song ( FeFe, ChunLi) or a particular era ( Fendi, Roman).
I listed nail designs for hardcore Nicki fans and those who just like her style or one era/song.
If you want Nicki Minaj-inspired nails, I’m sure you’ll find inspiration on this list.
Nicki Minaj Nails Ideas
1. Anaconda Inspired Nails
The Anaconda-inspired nails are for all Nicki Minaj fans who are in love with her hit song “Anaconda.” The song has one of the most iconic and controversial music videos that skyrocketed Nicki’s career.
The basic white nail polish is the perfect background for the nail sticker in the form of Nicki’s cover art for the song. In the picture, someone used the same stickers on every finger, but you can spice it up by writing “Anaconda” or “Nicki” on some of the fingers.
The look just requires the stickers and white nail polish or gel, so it is one of the easiest looks to recreate.
2. Colorful Anaconda Nails
These nails are fantastic if you are looking for something more colorful than the basic anaconda-inspired nails.
The inspiration is also from the “Anaconda” music video; we can see Nicki’s famous pose on one finger. The rest of the nails are all unique and colorful. I love the animal print one because Nicki loves that print, and she has worn it many times.
All the images on the nails are hand-drawn, so you need to be skillful to recreate the nail design yourself.
I am always up for something colorful and diverse, but the more subtle design above will work better for some people.
3. Superbass Inspired Nails
The super bass-inspired nails are a combination of pink and white -just like Nicki’s famous jumpsuit in the music video.
I love the music video, and pink is a color that Nicki Minaj absolutely owns. These nails are not hard to recreate. You can use white as a base and add the pink nail color on top of it.
Superbass is one of my favorite music videos, and on top of this classic nail design, I sometimes add “Nicki” or a rhinestone to spice it up.
4. “Fendi Prints On” Nails
The “Fendi prints on” line in the iconic song “Chun Li” will forever be engraved in our minds.
I love how this line brought Nicki her collaborations with Fendi, and this nail design draws inspiration from the video for “Chun Li.”
I had never considered brown nails until I saw this nail design. Brown looked boring to me, but these nails are far from boring. The famous Fendi print covers two nails fully, and the image of Nicki wearing her Fendi hoodie is the most interesting design.
Two nails are sparkly, and that goes amazing with the Fendi design. These are press-on nails, but you can use the design as inspiration and draw something similar.
5. Brown Fendi Nails
Since Nicki’s Fendi line is so popular, I needed to incorporate another Fendi nail design. Also, many people associate pink with Nicki, so I wanted to show other options as well.
The brown Fendi nails have a tiny Fendi print on only one nail. The rest includes interesting designs like Nicki’s face, half-animal print, and golden glitter.
The artist who created these nails is talented and precise, and I love her skill. Therefore, if you are crafty and have an eye for detail, try to recreate this look.
I never thought golden and brown could match so perfectly. This nail design is elegant and chic, and you can use it as inspiration in many ways.
6. Chun Li-Inspired Nails
Another excellent Chun Li-inspired nail design for if you want interesting and edgy nails. Apart from Nicki’s face from the song’s cover image and the Fendi prints, there are nails covered in spikes.
The metallic color is a perfect background for these tiny spikes, and I would love to recreate this look for a concert.
This look is fantastic if you want something wild and different for a night out.
7. Pink Chun Li Nails
A more colorful nail design is this one with Nicki’s face and “Chun Li” written in pink letters.
I love the font of the letters here, and I would use them if I wanted to recreate “Chun Li” inspired nails. Also, rhinestones are a great way to spice up your nails if you have “just” letters.
The nail design is fun, colorful, and perfect for all pink lovers. I sometimes mix this design with the “Fendi” one, and it turns out great.
8. Dreamy, Colorful Nicki Nails
This nail design makes me feel like I am in Nicki Minaj’s heaven. The baby blue and pink combination of colors make a perfect canvas for the Queen’s pretty face.
I don’t know what I love more about these nails. There are four iconic Nicki Minaj looks, including my favorite from “Motor Sport.” The rhinestones give subtle but powerful bling, and the colors are perfect.
This design is perfect for long acrylic nail lovers who want something special for their Nicki-inspired nails.
9. Chanel Nicki Minaj Nails
These nails remind me of Onika because of the color combination, length, and just the vibe. I could see Nicki rocking these for her next tour because they are so chic and authentic.
Some of Nicki’s most iconic looks are Chanel outfits; for example, her look in the “Nice 2 meet you” music video.
Nicki loves wearing Chanel, which is why these nails are Nicki-approved. She had a Chanel sign on her nails in 2021, which was a big hit on Instagram. The color combination is girly and very much Nicki Minaj- like.
If you prefer Chanel over Fendi and love these colors, this is the right look for you.
10. Pink Nicki Minaj Nails
If Nicki Minaj had to wear one color for the rest of her life, that would be pink. She has worn dozens of pink wigs and outfits, so why not rock pink nails?
I love these pink nails because they are so girly and fun. The big bear on your nail could symbolize Nicki’s son Papa Bear, which is very cute. The pink ombre nail looks amazing on its own, but it can also be a great canvas for a “Barbie” drawing.
If you want pink girly nails, you can draw inspiration from this look.
11. Pink Dragon Nails
“I am starting to feel like a dungeon dragon” is probably one of the lines that ring in everyone’s mind when they talk about Nicki. That is why having a pink dragon is a perfect way to express your love for the rapper.
I love how this nail design “secretly” shows that you are a hardcore Nicki Minaj fan. Nicki Minaj-inspired nails are not just her name and face on your fingertips.
If “Monster” is your favorite Nicki song, this pink dragon on a milky white canvas is pure art. You can draw it yourself or use a sticker — it doesn’t matter, as long as it is pink.
I like the milky white background color because you can draw/glue anything on top of it, and it will look amazing.
12. Pink Cloud Nails
In Nicki’s world, even the clouds are pink. I love how this nail design is inspired by our real-life Barbie and her love for the color pink. Like everything Nicki Minaj does, these nails are not basic.
If you are not a huge Nicki Minaj fan, you can still use this design as inspiration. All you have to love is the color pink.
13. Nicki Minaj Barbie Nails
Nicki Minaj is our real-life Barbie, so for all Nicki and Barbie lovers- here are the perfect nails.
There is everything, from the “Barbie” logo to the sparky rhinestones, a bow, and glitter. If this doesn’t scream “girly,” I don’t know what does.
If you want pink nails that will make everyone stare at them when they see them, this is the right choice.
Nicki has called herself “Barbie” in many songs, so you won’t miss with this design. If Roman is her crazy alter ego, then “Barbie” is her girly, fun alter ego.
14. Extra Long Barbie Nails
These extra long, sharp Barbie nails are not for everyone but perfect for fans who love long nails and cool fonts.
The “Barbie” covers all the nails on one hand, which is a real way to use one design for your whole hand. The purple background blends in perfectly with the pink and white colors on top.
Instead of “Barbie,” you can write “Nicki” or the name of your favorite song, and it will look amazing as well.
15. Nicki Minaj VMAs Nails
These Nicki Minaj VMAs-inspired nails are a throwback to her 2018 MTV VMAs iconic look. Having Nicki Minaj’s face and outfit on your nails is a must if you go to her concert.
There is no better way to say that you are a fan than to have one of her most iconic looks on your nails.
16. All Nicki Minaj Eras
If you are indecisive like I am, you won’t be able to choose which Nicki era you love the most. Of course, you don’t have to decide when you can brilliantly incorporate all of her iconic eras in one manicure.
This is my favorite look because it reminds me that I don’t have to choose; I can use all of her eras as my nail inspiration.
Imagine having all of the rapper’s albums on the one hand- a swirl of emotions. Every album is represented from “Pink Friday” to “Queen.” I love how the artist incorporated the aesthetics of each cover art for the album on her nails.
My favorite nail design is “Roman Reloaded” because it is so powerful and fun. This is definitely a nail design I would never get tired of rocking.
17. Pills and Potions Nails
“Pills and potions” is not a part of Nicki’s biggest hits, but hardcore Nick fans who love her soft side and her ballads will love this.
I love how each nail is painted in different color and has an image that represents a line from the song. That means all of her songs can serve as inspiration for your nail art – you just have to be creative.
It doesn’t have to be just Nicki’s name or image on your nails; here is a good example of how her music can serve as inspiration. I love the color combo and the unique images you can fully get if you listen to the song carefully.
18. Pink Nicki Nails
If you still haven’t found the perfect pink Nicki Minaj nails so far, I have one more pink bomb for you.
I love both the white lines and the dots because they remind me of multiple music videos like “Super Bass,” “Super Freaky Girl,” and “Beez in the trap.”
This nail design is one of the easiest to recreate, and it is a great starting point for all of you Nicki Minaj lovers.
19. FeFe Inspired Nails
Nicki’s first collaboration with 6ix9ine got much attention because of the cool beat and controversial lines. Nicki ate her verse on the song, which was charting for weeks.
I love how someone got inspired by the track and created a colorful and fun nail design. All nails are different, from numbers 8 and 9 to Nicki and 6ix9ine’s faces.
I also love the orange and pink nails that represent a melting ice cream with sprinkles.
If you are a Nicki or 6ix9ine fan, you can draw inspiration from this nail design.
FAQ
Answer: Nicki gets her nails done at Poly Nails. She revealed that information on her MTV special back in 2015.
Answer: In 2021, Nicki Minaj’s iconic nails went viral on Instagram. The golden nails had three iconic brand ( Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi) logos on them.
Answer: In 2021, Nicki released a nail polish collaboration with OPI. She worked on six limited edition nail polishes.
Conclusion
The Barbz of Nicki’s fans is one of the most loyal groups of people on the planet who show love for the artist with merch, tattoos, and art — including nail art!
The nail design that I love the most from this list is the one that represents Nicki’s career. Imagine having one of the GOAT’s long careers at your fingertips. It is something special if you have been following her for 10+ years.
Yet, I know all of you are not as obsessed as I am.
If you are not a hardcore Nicki fan, you can look into more universal designs such as “Fendi prints” or “barbie logo’. It will still have something to do with Nicki; therefore, if you just like her style, you can still get inspiration.
For those of you who have favorite songs or love the art for the cover images of those songs, you can check out “Pills & potions” of “FeFe.”
I hope you will have fun and create some beautiful Nicki-inspired nail art.
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