Pastels are an instant mood lifter. No matter what your aesthetic is, it’s hard to not love this sunshine-like colour palette. And you DON’T have to have an ultra-feminine style to be sporting this colour on your nails. Anyone could sport this beautiful nail designs, anywhere! This is why, we’ve listed 20 ways to pull off chic everyday pastel nails.
Also, pastel nails are at a great sweet spot between the neutrals and the daring avante garde designs. You could style it in any way depending your mood and vibe. And depending on the pastel nail art you choose, you could wear it to multiple occasions without a trip to the salon.Therefore, look through the below list of chic, everyday pastel nail designs to be inspired in the best possible way!
Blue Double French
It’s like a sweet baby French in baby blue. And the doubling is a minimalist’s version of camp!
Glossy Almond French Tips
Your regular baby French tips with that extra shining gloss! This dusky baby pink shade is what you should wear for your next major formal interview.
Reverse French
Add subtle pops of colour to your day with these easy-peasy chic, everyday pastel nails. You could also make it more colourful with different pastels on each finger. For instance, a cutesy mix of perwinkle, mint green and lavendar would look so good!
Pastel Sparkles
Pick your pastel of choice and have your nail technician glam your nails with these eye-catching glitters. Got a serious meeting in the AM and a wild party in the PM? This is a good choice.
Strawberry Ice Cream Nails
It’s fun, funky and daring! This one is for your Summer vacation. So, go big with lots of sprinkles and drip motifs. If you want to tone it down a bit, pick a lighter version of pastel pink.
Easy Dots
If you’re working these nails at home and want to go for something more than a plain coating? Place dots on your glossy nails, voila, you have it! Work smart, don’t work hard.
Pastel on Glitter
Who would have thought that glitter can look this dreamy in a cute way? To get the look, paint your nails with shimmery glittery and top it off with a colourful motifs in pastels. You could stick to one pastel design or have a wonderful time like here. Either way, it will be something you love!
Hybrid
Make it interesting by combining a pastel of your choice with a neon shade. The key is to make sure they compliment each other. If you like to keep laid-back rather than pulling up with a loud look, paint the base with the lavendars and mint greens while keeping the nail art in popping neon.
Vintage Pattern
Think cherries, lips and the pattern of the table cloth at your grandma’s house. It’s cosy, familiar and has you staring at your own hands. Playing around with pattens that evoke nostalgic emotions is a clever move with pastels because you never not happy then.
Swirls
Sprinkle some excitement over your French tips with candy-coloured pastel swirls. To make it look more edgy, keep it irregular and you can even skip it for some nails.
Mix and Match
Balance is a great tool so you use it wisely. Paint some of your nails fully in lavendar and baby blue. And leave the rest of the nail in pastel-coloured French tips. Oh, stick to these two colours or any other flattering combo. These highly saturated hues look very radiant with metallic or patterned rings. It’s a fact.
Painting Blocks
Colour one side of your nail with a pastel hue and the other with a charming neutral colour. Then, divide with a metallic line which can be in silver, gold or even rose gold. This is a very casual nail design with a standout quality flair.
Colourful Tips/Motifs
Pastels are always a stylish way to dress up your tips. So make the right choices with your nails by adding pastel motifs on your French tips . It’s not only sleek and modern but it also is a fun set of nails to wear to a formal work event.
Fluffy Clouds
Aren’t these the most beautiful set of nails ever? You won’t stop looking at! To flaunt these chic, everyday pastel nails, follow the below steps. Firstly, get a sky blue at the tip and make sure it’s blended with the rest of the coating in a seamless way. Then, ask for these lovely, white clouds drawn on the top of the nails. If you’re attempting at home, a thin brush should do.
Gradient Effect
This is a high-energy pastel nail look for those prefer a soft aesthetic. Got a bad day? You will radiate with the calming blend of lavendars, icy blues and honeydews.
For the Love of Archs
Redefine ‘less is more’ with an extra stoke of pastel hue along the cuticle. This is in addition to a striking yet sleek French tip. And baby blues, they look good on any skin tone. Don’t they?
Double the Charm
Create a stunning duo baby blue and deep French along the tip for a subtle nail dress up. You could try this with baby pink and fuschia, light lemon and canary yellow. The options are endless.
Stripes and Lines
Leave your brush your strokes on your nails and with colours like mint green and peach, it look like a dream. This nail design exuberates the essence of Spring so well.
Plain and Simple
When a plain coating is done right, it’s a vibe on its own. Pick a pastel hue that makes you feel like a new, special person everytime you glance at it. And keep in mind, that your lilacs and light lemons can look more stunning with either a matte finishing or glossy effect like here. So never skip that step.
Black and White
Another simple yet fashionable way to don pastel nails. Coat a few nails in your pastel hue like mint green and colour a couple of other nails in blacks and whites. It’s got an undescribable charm to it. And don’t we all love when that happens?
