Peep our picks for the most charming pastel nail designs of the Spring season!
Pastel nails for Spring? Groundbreaking. But let’s admit it. Nothing in the beauty world is more symbolic of the arrival of Spring than pastel colored nails. Those lightly muted hues adorning our fingertips have a way of lifting us out of our Winter slumps and reminding us that brighter warmer days are ahead.
By the way, did you know that there’s actual science behind the way our brains interpret pastel tones? Yep! It turns out because they have less saturation than primary colors, pastel colors invoke feelings of calmness, cheerfulness and optimism. It figures! Even more reason to get that Spring mani now, right ladies?!
And with Spring just on the horizon, it’s time to start considering which pastel nail colors will grace your digits this year. Check out our picks of over 40 of the cutest pastel nail designs and see if any of them induce feelings of joy in you.
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Pastel Nail Designs For The Cutest Spring Mani Ever!
SOLID PASTEL NAILS
Solid pastel nails are a simple and classic Spring nail staple that are easy to pair with outfits and accessories. The soft muted tones go beautifully with neutrals like white, cream, black and gray.
Light Purple
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Soft Mint Green
Pale Yellow
Soft Lilac
Pastel Coral
Mint & Mauve Duo
Light Pink
Periwinkle
Vibrant Pastel Purple
Pale Blue
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Baby Pink
RAINBOW PASTEL NAIL DESIGNS
You may not have heard of the Skittles mani trend, but you most likely have heard the famous Skittles slogan “taste the rainbow”. A Skittles mani is simply when each nail is painted a different color to simulate a rainbow. So, naturally for Spring, the twist on it would be pastel colors. Feast your eyes on these fun pastel rainbow nail designs!
Square Pastel Rainbow
Short Pastel Rainbow
Almond Shaped Pastel Rainbow
Squoval Pastel Rainbow
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Matte Pastel Rainbow
Ombre Pastel Rainbow
PASTEL FRENCH TIPS
French tips are always a sophisticated nail choice, but add in pastel colors and you’ve got an element of playfulness that perfectly matches the spirit of the Spring season.
Short Round Pastel Tips
Angled Square Pastel Tips
Rainbow Ombre Tips
Pastel Blue Embossed Flowers
Negative Space Angled Tips
Pastel Tips with Glitter Accent
Pastel Pink Micro French
Multicolored Pastel Tips
White Base with Pastel Tips
Stilettos with Pastel Tips
Pastel Tips with Wave Overlap
PASTEL NAIL ART DESIGNS
For something a bit more expressive, try these stunning and artistic pastel nail art designs that are sure to turn a few heads.
Textured Pastel Swirls
Air Brushed “Blush” Pastels
Pastel and Glitter Swirls
K-Beauty Jelly Nails with Glitter
Pastel Duo Tone Swirls
Abstract Pastel Art
Ombre Pastel Galaxy Art
Stoneware Block Swirls
Mint & Baby Pink Waves
Negative Space Pastel Blocks
Pastel Watercolors
Speckled Robin’s Egg
Geometric Pastel Blocks
Hypnotic Pastel Swirls
For more Spring nails inspo, check out 39 Flower Nail Art Designs For Your Spring Mani.
Last Thoughts on Pastel Nail Designs
Did you see any mani designs you liked? We hope you enjoyed browsing through all the stunning nail images. A big thank you to all the infinitely talented Instagram nail artists who always give us amazing nail inspiration with their beautiful creations! Be sure to check out their IG accounts and give them a follow. Thank you so much for stopping by and we’ll see you in the next post!
