It’s officially spring and that means Easter is right around the corner. If you’re like us, you’re ready for the yummy food, gorgeous flower blooms and pretty pastels that come with the holiday and season. Speaking of pastels, now is a great opportunity to get your nails done in a chic, pastel hue. From fun designs to simple solid-colored manis, you can’t go wrong. To make it easy, we rounded up the best pastel Easter nail designs for you to choose from, whether you’re DIYing at home or heading to the nail salon.
Why try pastel nails?
It’s no secret that pastel is typically the color family of the spring season. From pastel blues to pale pinks and butter yellow, pastel shades are so cheerful and happy. When it comes to pastel nails, it’s a great way to add color to your look no matter what you’re wearing.
Plus, it’s always fun to get your nails done in a festive design for a holiday. For pastel Easter nails, the designs can range from speckled “eggs” to cute chicks or just chic pastel French tips. The options are truly endless.
10 pastel nails to try
Keep reading for our favorite pastel nail looks to DIY at home or bring as inspiration to the nail salon.
1. Speckled eggs pastel nails
We all know (and probably grew up with) the cute speckled chocolate eggs. It turns out that the design looks so adorable on nails, too! @bold_brush__ created this look using pastel pink, purple, yellow, blue and white polishes.
2. Pastel blue floral nails
Florals work beautifully for spring and Easter. These pastel blue floral nails by @sammienails_ are absolutely stunning.
3. Pastel French tips nails
We’re in love with these dreamy pastel French tips by @vegasnailandspa. If you want to switch up the typical French manicure, try micro French tips like they did here.
4. Pastel tulip nails
It’s always fun to try out fun nail art, especially for a holiday. We love how each nail in this set by @nails.byliz is a different design, from cute tulips to plaid and bows.
5. Striped pastel nails
For nail art that’s easy to DIY at home, try bold stripes! @allyssapower separated the pastel stripes in this design by adding skinnier gold stripes.
6. Abstract pastel nails
Another easy DIY option, these nails by @paintbyjaz feature abstract blotches of pastel color on the corners and edges of nails.
7. Floral pastel nails
This manicure by @bmb_nails couldn’t be more stunning. The milky white base really makes the pastel and almost watercolor-like flowers pop.
8. Polka dots + floral pastel nails
Name a better combo than polka dots and florals. This look was created by @lindseysbeautylounge1 and works on a variety of nail lengths.
9. Pink and yellow pastel nails
Yellow and pink make for a gorgeous color combination as we see here in this manicure by @dazeynailco. This is another mix and match mani that features a variety of different designs, from stripes to polka dots and French tips.
10. Pastel nails with glitter

A little sparkle is a fun way to spice up your nails. Just add gold sparkly polish over a pale, pastel pink polish and you’re set!
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