20 Easter Nail Ideas For a Pretty (and Chic) Holiday Mani

aster celebrations often feature a bright white palette scattered with pale, pastel colors—an aesthetic that translates well to nails. Whether you prefer solid colors or nail art, neutral or bright hues, there are so many ways to weave Easter colors into your manicure. To keep it simple, you could opt for a classic French manicure in white or a pastel shade. To keep it seasonal, DIY daisy nails are a great idea. Meanwhile, if you want to lean into the rebirth concept, you can embrace one of the year’s most popular motifs, the ʙuттerfly.

The point is, no matter your personality or typical nail style, if you want to rock an Easter manicure, there are plenty of ways to do so. Ahead, find 20 Easter nail ideas.

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Milky Pastel 3D ʙuттerfly Nails

Milky pastel marble nails with iridescent 3D ʙuттerfly accents — @OVERGLOWEDIT / INSTAGRAM

How stunning are these sheer, cloudy pastel almond-shaped nails? From the ultra-subtle shade shift to the rhinestones and iridescent 3D ʙuттerfly accents, it’s simply spring—and Easter—perfection.

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Cornflower Blue Nails

Solid baby blue almond-shaped nails — @OVERGLOWEDIT / INSTAGRAM

тιԍнт on time? Make it easy on yourself with a solid spring-inspired nail look. Nail artist Melanie Graves used Gucci Glossy Nail Polish in Lucy Baby Blue ($35) to create the manicure above.

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ʙuттerfly French Tips

White French manicure with ʙuттerfly accents — @AMYLE.NAILS / INSTAGRAM

This fancy, fluttery manicure looks much more difficult to create than it is. Simply paint on a French manicure (the Orly Half Moon Guides, $7, are a life-saver) and layer it with ʙuттerfly nail stickers, like the INKED by Dani ʙuттerfly Nail Art Temporary Tattoos ($10).

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Wave Pale Purple French Tips

Wavy pale purple French tips — CHILLHOUSE

Whether you’re in a rush to get ready for Easter Sunday or just prefer the convenience of temporary nails, a set of press-ons can come in clutch. These are the Chillhouse AI Supernova Chill Tips ($16).

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Color-Block Pastel French Tips

Looking to wear all the Easter colors? Copy this color-block mani by nail artist Brittney Ellen. She created it using Lights Lacquer Nail Polish in Order Up!, Easy as Pie, ‘52 Chevy, Juke Box Baby, Frenchy, and Banana Split ($11 each).

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Blue and White French Tips

Cornflower Blue and white French manicure with daisy details — @AMYLE.NAILS / INSTAGRAM

Baby blue is forecasted to be as popular this spring as red was during fall and winter. Knock out two trends at once by opting for a baby blue French manicure with alternating daisy accents.

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Classic Eggshell Details

Eggshell negative space French manicure — CHILLHOUSE

White is classic and fresh for Easter, but we all know how tricky DIY white manicures can be. Make it easy on yourself with the Chillhouse Freelance Gig Chill Tips ($15). The kit includes 24 nails and they’re a cinch to apply.

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Micro Asymmetrical Pastel French Tips

Micro asymmetric pastel French tips with a milky pale pink base — @NAILSBYSUMAN / INSTAGRAM

For an ultra-subtle Easter manicure, try a micro, asymmetrical French manicure. To recreate this nail look, dip a fine-lining nail art brush into the pastel polish of your choice and drag it from one side of your nail across and down to the other. Finish with a top coat.

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Milky White Stiletto Nails

Milky stiletto nails with white abstract nail art — @BROWNLUXENAILS / INSTAGRAM

For a bolder white nail look, pair the color with a stiletto silhouette. If you don’t have naturally long nails, you can get the look with the Aprés Gel-X Stiletto Nail Extension Kit ($94).

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Crushed Pink Velvet Manicure

Rosy pink is another color that works well for Easter (it also translates well post-holiday). To recreate this pink velvet mani, all you have to do is pick up a box of the Olive & June Pink Crush Velvet Glue Press-Ons ($10).

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Pearlescent Pink French Tips

Another set of press-ons we love for Easter Sunday celebrations? The Olive & June Shimmer Flower French Glue Press-Ons ($10). The kit includes a whopping 42 nails, so you’re bound to find a great fit.

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Pale Pastel Marble Nails

Pastels are a great way to adapt the marble mani trend to Easter. Nail artist Amy Tran created this look by hand using dots of pastel polish stippled together and smoothed with a top coat.

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Pastel Floral Nails

Pastel flower nail art on a sheer clear base — @OVERGLOWEDIT / INSTAGRAM

How adorable are these daisy nails? If you have a little time on your hands, they’re a fun DIY. All you need is some dotting tools (like the Lights Lacquer Dotting Tool Kit, $13) and the polishes of your choice. Stipple five dots for the petals and top it off with a center dot in a contrasting color. Create as many daisies as you’d like and finish with a top coat.

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Pastel Mismatched Nails

Pastel mismatch nails with flower, squiggle, and yin-yang accents — @AMYLE.NAILS / INSTAGRAM

Mismatched manis can work for Easter, too. Stick to pastel colors and soft shapes to bring your dream artsy Easter nail look to life.

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Pastel Squiggle-Edge Nails

For a mod Easter nail look, consider pastel squiggle edges outlined in chrome polish. This one was created with OPI Nail Lacquers in Movie Buff, Bee-Hind the Scenes, and Destined to be a Legend ($12 each).

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Pearlescent White Oval-Shaped Nails

Give yourself a picture-perfect Easter manicure at home with the Paintbox Essentials Set ($48). It includes 32 nails, glue, gel press-on tabs, and ultra-hydrating cuticle oil.

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Pink and Green Squiggle-Edge Nails

Pink and green squiggle nails on a matte sheer base — @NAILSBYSUMAN / INSTAGRAM

If you like the look of colorfully-edged Easter nails but prefer a more classic palette, check out this soft pink and green mani. The soft matte base really makes it.

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Opal Chrome French Manicure

Sheer opal chrome nails with white French tips — @SARUHNAILS / INSTAGRAM

Glazed donut nails have become nearly as chic as a classic French mani, so combining the two makes perfect sense. To DIY this mani, use Gelcare Official UV Gel Nail Polish in South Sea Pearl and French Alps ($20 each).

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Pastel French Tips With Contrasting Cuticles

Pastel rainbow French tips with contrasting cuticles — @BRUSHEDBYB_ / INSTAGRAM

Double arches make for an instantly eye-catching nail look. For Easter, opt for two pastel colors per nail—and remember, French manicure stickers will make them so much easier to paint on.

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Purple, Peach, and Green Color-Block Nails

Purple, peach, and green—three colors that remind us of Easter and the new Starbucks Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha. You can snag the drink on Easter Sunday, and you get this nail look using Bio SeaWeed Gel in Meet Me By The Garden, Milk or Cream?, and Peтιт Fours ($12 each).