31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (2025)

Table of Contents

Pastel Tie-Dye Nails Tiny Floral Nails Shimmery Pastel Nails Multicolor Pastel Nails Springtime Floral Nails Green Ombré Nails Robin Egg Nails Majestic Ombré Nails Groovy Pastel Nails Baby Blue and Pink Nails Lovely Lavender Nails Pastel Soft Shimmer Nails Two-Tone French Nails Yellow Floral Nails Sweet Swirl Nails Blooming Stripe Nails Pastel Checkerboard Nails Tropical Floral Nails Abstract Pastel Tips Two-Tone Pastel Nails Pastel Swirl Nails Fresh Floral Nails Pink and Blue Mismatched Nails Heart Pastel Nails Pastel Mismatched Nails Pretty Mismatched Nails Ethereal Ombré Nails Tricolor Swirl Nails Rainbow Pastel Nails Blue and Green Abstract Nails References

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (1)

While spring is primetime for pastels, we think these soft and subtle shades deserve to be worn year-round. Though classic colors like baby pink and lavender are first to come to mind, the pastel palette is more expansive than you'd imagine. There's powder blue, jade green, and so many shades in between. Plus, you can easily pair a few of your favorite pastel tones to create the ultimate dreamy nail look.

If a pastel manicure is calling your name, we've found a few options to consider before your next salon visit. Below, browse through 31 pastel nail ideas you'll definitely want to copy.

01of 31

Pastel Tie-Dye Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (2)

This manicure is perfect for spring and summer. From the solid pastel nails to the tie-dye accent designs, this nail look is playful and vibrant.

02of 31

Tiny Floral Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (3)

Sometimes, the subtlest details can make the most significant impact—case in point: these dainty floral nails. Pairing the peach and light pink flower designs with a nude base makes them truly pop.

03of 31

Shimmery Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (4)

You can never go wrong with a bit of shimmer. For the most ethereal mani, opt for a trio of glittery pastel shades.

04of 31

Multicolor Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (5)

Remember what we said about pairing multiple pastel tones? Here's one way to approach a multicolor look. Combine butter yellow, lilac, marigold, and baby pink polish for an ultra-cool look.

05of 31

Springtime Floral Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (6)

When spring arrives, it's time to bring out floral manicures. This set feels especially fitting for the season as it features flowers in some of the trendiest shades, like lilac and butter yellow.

06of 31

Green Ombré Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (7)

Ombré manicures are appealing and exciting on their own. However, adding a chrome finish makes this green ombré mani feel more luxe.

07of 31

Robin Egg Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (8)

Robin egg blue is one of the prettiest variations of the color. For a simple and sophisticated pastel mani, opt for this color polish with a glossy top coat.

08of 31

Majestic Ombré Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (9)

If we had to describe this manicure in three words, we'd say majestic, whimsical, and mesmerizing. Between the lavender and pink ombré to the iridescent, shimmery finish, this look is a true stunner.

09of 31

Groovy Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (10)

Here's your sign to embrace a groovy, '70s-inspired manicure. The lavender and yellow color mani—complete with flowers and wavy edges—is absolutely worth recreating.

10of 31

Baby Blue and Pink Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (11)

This manicure combines two quintessential pastel shades: baby blue and light pink. To enhance the visual intrigue, alternate between solid nails and French tips.

11of 31

Lovely Lavender Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (12)

As we said, lavender is one of the most classic pastel shades. A few coats of light purple polish will bring vibrancy to your fingertips.

12of 31

Pastel

If you're feeling indecisive, go with a few different pastel shades. Mixing and matching your favorite hues will create an incredibly noteworthy nail look.

13of 31

Soft Shimmer Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (14)

Add a shimmery top coat to make soft hues like lilac and cream pop. When your nails catch the light, they'll look simply stunning.

14of 31

Two-Tone French Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (15)

Put a pastel spin on a French manicure. Instead of a stark white tip, opt for a two-tone approach using mint and lavender polish.

15of 31

Yellow Floral Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (16)

Here's another way to show off your affinity for florals: swap your classic French tips for petal-shaped ones. Decorate your tips with tiny flowers for a cool accent nail.

16of 31

Sweet Swirl Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (17)

Like the Sabrina Carpenter album, this manicure is short and sweet. Here, the white French tips are decorated with pastel swirls, creating a super playful look.

17of 31

Blooming Stripe Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (18)

Take notes from this mani and throw all your favorite pastel polishes together. This four-sectioned design allows you to pair colors like pink and teal in an artistic way.

18of 31

Pastel Checkerboard Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (19)

Swap the traditional black-and-white checkerboard nail art with a more colorful take. Every nail should feature a different version of the checkerboard print for maximum impact.

19of 31

Tropical Floral Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (20)

Transport yourself to paradise through your nails. During the spring and summer, go for pastel floral nail art to bring on the vacation vibes.

20of 31

Abstract Pastel Tips

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (21)

Forego the precise structure of a French tip and let loose instead. Use different pastel polishes to create abstract shapes across the tips of your nails.

21of 31

Two-Tone Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (22)

For another unexpected take on a French manicure, try out a two-tone look. Pair completely different shades with each other for a cool and creative set.

22of 31

Pastel Swirl Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (23)

Embrace a range of pastels with this set. Make the multicolor base stand out even more by adding white swirly accents on top.

23of 31

Fresh Floral Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (24)

Lean into springtime energy with a fresh, floral manicure. To complete the look, enhance your buttery yellow polish with pastel-colored flower designs.

24of 31

Pink and Blue Mismatched Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (25)

As this set proves, there are infinite ways to experiment with pink and blue polish. To bring this mismatched mani to life, try a different design on each nail—from stripes to flowers.

25of 31

Heart Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (26)

Show off your love of pastels by copying this beautiful set. The ombré pastel tips, gold foil hearts, and negative space make this a must-try manicure.

26of 31

Pastel Mismatched Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (27)

Mismatched manicures continue to trend, and they offer the perfect opportunity to play around with pastels. This look, for instance, taps several pastel polishes to create fun mix-and-match designs on each nail.

27of 31

Pretty Mismatched Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (28)

Clearly, we can't get enough of mismatched manicures. This take combines flowers, French tips, aura accents, and more for an incredibly interesting look.

28of 31

Ethereal Ombré Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (29)

Our eyes were immediately drawn to this ethereal ombré manicure. From the combination of colors to the gorgeous gems on each nail, we love all of the details of this mani.

29of 31

Tricolor Swirl Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (30)

While lavender and baby blue aren't a common pairing, this manicure proves they work well together. For extra pizzazz, add white as an accent color.

30of 31

Rainbow Pastel Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (31)

Encourage yourself to step outside your comfort zone and embrace a rainbow pastel manicure like this one. Sporting a different shade on each nail shows off how beautiful pastel tones are.

31of 31

Blue and Green Abstract Nails

31 Pastel Nail Ideas With Soft and Fuzzy Vibes for Spring (32)

Abstract French manicures offer an edgy, exciting twist on the classic look. For this set, you'll want to have a light blue, chartreuse, and white polish on hand.