Pastel nails radiate a soft, charming elegance. The light hues are understated yet eye-catching — perfect for a refreshing change during spring.
As a color enthusiast, I’m obsessed with bright hues but love pastel shades even more. Butter yellow, soft pink, light blue, lavender, and mint green all feel like a breath of fresh air and complement all skin tones. And the sky’s the limit on the variety of nail designs you can play with, from minimalistic to bold. Imagine pastel French tips, floral designs, and geometric patterns.
These lighter shades are also synonymous with renewal, growth, and new beginnings. They couldn’t be more fitting for occasions like Easter egg hunt parties, to brunch and beyond. Go casual or dress up your look for special occasions to show off your personal style with a touch of color in pastel tones.
In this post, you’ll find ideas for pastel nails done by nail artists around the world. Bookmark these for all the inspiration on pastel nail designs to try at home or the nail salon.
10 Milky Pastel Nails Ideas To Try This Spring
Butter Yellow Nails
One of the biggest spring nail colors of 2025 is butter yellow, a refreshingly light shade to celebrate those sunny days. This set gives a modern twist of floral nails with a variety of designs in one manicure. The swirl style mixed with a pop of white and a flower print makes for a perfect balance.
Easter Nails
Every time I come across nail artist San Sung Kim’s designs, I’m in awe of the creative designs that are wearable works of art. This set captures the beauty of hand-painted vintage roses and heart jewels. The pastel pink shade makes it perfect for spring activities like Easter brunch and beyond.
Whimsy Florals
Express your love for flowers with this multi-color set by Breaston, England-based nail expert Natalie Kirk. The shades are fresh and vibrant yet still soft and serene. The pastel colors here are a fun way to mix it up if you can’t decide which shade you love most.
Cotton Candy Nails
This set reminds me of cotton candy on a warm weather day. The classic pastels of lavender, baby blue, and peach come together for a fun design with subtle swirls and a glossy finish. The different shades in this color palette complement each other for a truly unique style.
Melon Manicure
This pastel green nail set, reminiscent of a green melon, is both vibrant and soft. The playful yet calming hue adds freshness to any look with a touch of understated elegance. There are also intricate floral designs throughout, adding that spring feeling fitting for the warmer weather ahead.
Heart Pastel Nails
Embrace that playful charm with these pastel nails featuring little white hearts on each. The mix of soft pink, lilac, sky blues, and peach, creates a cute mismatched look that correlates perfectly. Spread love and joy everywhere you go with this mood-boosting set.
Honey Nails
How sweet is this light yellow manicure? Nail artist Paula gave this set a refreshing take on the classic French manicure, adding intricate nail art with bees all around. The clear base with delicate colors of pastel hues makes this manicure stand out with an inspiring new look.
Daisy Daydream
For another take on pastel blue, try this manicure with delicate daisies. The dreamy design captures the spirit of spring’s fresh blooms. The soft hue provides a zen base for the flowers that add a touch of whimsy and natural beauty. If you’re into subtle designs, this one’s made for you.
Mint Green Nails
This cool, mint green shade feels both trendy and timeless. The versatility is what makes it so special — wear this for casual to special occasions to bring a refreshing feel to any look.
Coquette Nails
Lehi, Utah-based nail artist Liz created these coquette nails that are as sweet as can be. The mix of gingham prints, bows, stripes, and polka dots are busy prints but go together so well. It’s a fun take on trendy nail art for any time of year.
Sorbet Nails
These pink nails couldn’t be cuter — the soft shade is like a sorbet sweet treat with a playful feel. What makes it even more special are the delicate, subtle heart-shaped swirls on each nail. This design brings a burst of joy and charm that’s lighthearted and fun.
Purple Pastel Nails
These light purple nails bring floral nails to the next level. The fact that the two hands don’t exactly match (the flower prints are on different fingers) gives it character and charm. The lavender base makes this look elegant and fresh. A must-try for anyone who loves a floral twist!
What Are The Most Popular Colors For Pastel Nails In 2025?
This year, nail artists are leaning towards many pastel hues, including the beloved butter yellow, soft pink, baby blue, lavender, and mint green. These all offer a refreshing, light take on colorful nails. All of the shades are super versatile, making it fitting for anyone to style them in their own way.
What Are Some Ideas For Pastel Nail Art Designs?
The beauty of pastel nails is that you can’t go wrong. The shades are so dreamy that even a solid-color manicure can be stunning! But you can take it to the next level with intricate nail art like a French manicure with floral prints, swirl designs, ombré styles, and alternating pastel colors on each finger. You can also experiment with different nail shapes to see which you like most — my favorite is almond-shaped nails.
What Are The Best Nail Colors For Easter?
The Easter holiday is all about hope, joy, and newness. The colors that embody these elements are pastel shades since it’s fresh, light, and joyful. Some fitting nail colors for Easter include sunny yellow, light pink, baby blue, soft peach, mint green, and lavender. Make your own color palette by combining your favorite light hues.
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