43 Pastel Nail Art Ideas To Try

Right now, there’s only one thing we want on our nails. Pastels. One scroll on Instagram and all we see is super-sweet, pastel pinks, blues, yellows and greens and we think it’s officially time to get involved.

Need some pastel inspo for your next manicure? We’ve got you covered with 43 pastel nail art ideas to try.

@bambinailss

If it’s abstract and pastel, we’re 100% gonna love it. Thanks for the inspo @bambinailss.

@abbinail

We are beyond obsessed with this pastel watercolour set from @abbinail.

@_commoninterests

We are loving the retro vibes of this pastel mani from @_commoninterests. Obsessed!

@kkdnails

We’re ditching our regular French tips and sporting these pastel tips from now on. @kkdnails, you have nailed it.

@alyshanailartist

This pastel textured set from @alyshanailartist is a big yes from us. Screenshotting RN…

@alyshanailartist

We are obsessing over these sweet, pastel, textured daisies from @alyshanailartist. Next set = sorted.

@lotteclarknails

Go all out at your next nail appointment with a full pastel ombre mani. @lotteclarknails is showing us exactly how it’s done.

@meraki_nails_cardiff

If you’re looking for a simple but sweet design, look no further. @meraki_nails_cardiff is giving us all the inspo with this pastel polka dot mani.

@witchfacenails

This pick n mix design from @witchfacenails is giving us all the pastel vibes we need. Obsessed.

@meganjnails

Can’t decide on just one pastel shade? Use them all. We’re following @meganjnails‘ lead on this one…

@_karinailz

Take your negative space design and make it pastel. @_karinailz understood the assignment.

@bambinailss

Pastel vibes incoming! Recreating this set from @bambinailss RN. 

@be.you_nailsandbeauty

We are in love with this pastel rainbow set from @be.you_nailsandbeauty.

@beauty.by.moll_

If you’ve never tried an inverted French tip design then now is the time. @beauty.by.moll_ has nailed it.

@beckis.beauty

Nails don’t get any cuter than this pastel tip set from @beckis.beauty. Recreating ASAP.

@divinelyxcreations

If it’s abstract and floral, best believe we’re hopping onto it. We’re obsessed with this set from @divinelyxcreations.

@dominika_wazna

For those days when you can’t decide on just one colour, try a design like this from @dominika_wazna.

@gels.bygem.x

If we looked up pastel nails in the dictionary, we’re pretty sure this set from @gels.bygem.x would appear. Obsessed.

@kacik__kosmetyczny

Go simple but ever so sweet with a full pastel lilac set. Thanks for the inspo @kacik__kosmetyczny.

@la_beautique

Florals and pastels go hand in hand and @la_beautique is showing us just how it’s done.

@lindseysbeautylounge1

We’re taking major nail inspo from @lindseysbeautylounge1 with this pastel dot design. Obsessed.

@lindseysbeautylounge1

@lindseysbeautylounge1 understood the assignment with this pastel design. Screenshotting ASAP.

@lmbeautynails___

Keep things minimalist but still on trend with a set like this. Thanks for the inspo @lmbeautynails___.

@nailartistashmarie

Pick a design like this and you’re officially ready for spring. @nailartistashmarie has nailed it.

@nailedbyharriette

Pastel green and pink is a combo we are never gonna get tired of. Obsessed doesn’t even cover it @nailedbyharriette.

@nailedbyrebeka

Mix up your pastel mani with mini floral details, you wont regret it. Thanks for the inspo @nailedbyrebeka.

@nails.bysteph

This pastel tip set from @nails.bysteph is absolutely dreamy. Obsessed.

@nails_by_leah_exmouth

Switch out your French mani and opt for flowers next time. @nails_by_leah_exmouth is showing us how it’s done.

@nails_byiz

Pastel pink is always a go to, no matter the season. @nails_byiz you have nailed this pretty pink floral set.

@nailsbyabbieshop

Show your long nails some pastel love with a set like this. We’re in love @nailsbyabbieshop.

@nailsbyravi_

Spring vibes incoming! This pastel mix n match set from @nailsbyravi_ is to die for.

@natalie_thedollshouse

This 3d floral design from @natalie_thedollshouse is so up our street. Screenshotting ASAP.

@polishedbylolo

Boring white french mani? We don’t know her. @polishedbylolo understood the assignment with these gorgeous pastel yellow tips.

@sassnailartistry

We are literally in LOVE with this pastel heart design from @sassnailartistry.

@slay_my_nails_

@slay_my_nails_ is showing us just how pastel nails are done with this rainbow cuff design. In love.

@thegelstudio_

If it’s pastel and floral, best believer we’re loving it. We are officially obsessed with this set from @thegelstudio_.

@thegelstudio_

Give your animal print mani a pastel twist, you won’t regret it. @thegelstudio_, you are so talented.

@thenailroomskegness

If you can’t choose just one pastel colour, why not have them all. @thenailroomskegness is providing all the inspo.

@monika__nails

Pastel nails don’t get any cuter than this set from @monika__nails. Obsessed doesn’t even begin to cover it.

@natys.beautybar

Lilac is one of our favourite pastel shades and @natys.beautybar has nailed this mix n match mani.

@__nailsbybec__

This pastel swirl design from @__nailsbybec__ is just heavenly.

@allnailss._

Switch up your next mani and opt for half French tips and half full colour. @allnailss._ is showing us how it’s done with this pastel lilac version.

@kreazy4nails

Hello @kreazy4nails, hello pastel perfection. We are in love with this dainty floral set.

FYI: This article was previously published at an earlier date and has since been updated.