Pastel nails may be reminiscent of cute spring dresses and Easter egg hunts, but they don’t have to be so predictable. Pastel manis got a makeover this year (2023) and today I’m sharing all the super cute mani designs I found online that will make you RUN to the nearest nail salon.

A gorgeous pastel nail color brings out the quintessential spring feel and now that we’ve officially entered the transition of the season, we’re ready. Even if you don’t consider yourself a unicorn-loving, cute nail polish person – there’s definitely a pastel mani for everyone no matter how you feel. And combined with trendy nail art like swirl manicures, French manicures or extended acrylics, pastels will feel fresher than ever.

If you’re on a budget, don’t panic. Many of the following designs can easily be copied at home using a simple dotting tool.

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Pastel perfection if I’ve ever seen it… This lovely classic French look is sure to get some compliments.

They certainly understood the mission. I’m obsessed with these cute pastel floral manis. I’m also 99.9% sure that my grandmother had a duvet cover in these colors and patterns, but how cute does it look on these nails.

Lilac is having its moment and looks incredible on darker skin tones.

There’s nothing cuter than these pastel pink nails. Is anyone else getting strong Limited Too vibes from this? I definitely had a cropped t-shirt with this exact color scheme and design in middle school.

Pair your pastel mani with small heart details, you won’t regret it.

Switch up your typical French mani and opt for cute little animal details next time.

There’s nothing not to like about pop art dots in pastel colors.

Show your long pastel nails some love with a manicure like this one. I’m in love.

These orange and red tones are ideal for spring and summer.

For those days when you can’t decide on just one color, try them all. This minimal and sophisticated mani is a great way to celebrate spring without going overboard.

I’ve been noticing the return of this psychedelic print in fashion lately, and I couldn’t be more pleased to see it now incorporated in nail art.