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32 Easter Nail Designs That Will Have All the Peeps Talking

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Easter is many things: quality family time, adorable baskets for the kiddos and delicious meals. But it’s also a great holiday to show off an on-theme manicure—what other holiday has such fabulous spring colors and cutesy little furballs to work with? Whether it’s the classic iterations of bunnies, chicks and spring florals you’re after or it’s simply the pastel palette for you, here are 32 Easter nail designs that will have all the Peeps talking. 

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1. Spring Florals

What’s Easter without spring flowers? This set uses shades of blue nail polishes and two statement nails featuring mini daisies to bring the whole look together. 

2. Pastel Mix

You can never go wrong with a pastel manicure. The soft pink, green and purple hues add a playful, bright look to your nails. Use a dotting tool to achieve the floral prints. 

3. Negative Space

There are no rules when it comes to painting your nails, so leave some empty spaces using nail tape. To elevate the minimalistic look even more, add small daisies between the blue and clear polish for a spring touch.

4. Micro French Manicure

Micro French manicures were all the rage in 2023 and it continues to be a popular Easter nail design. Use a striping brush and hand draw the vibrant lines (or invest in a nail tape) on the tips of your nails.

5. French Tips

On the flip side, longer nails will appreciate the classic French manicure. Show off the curved design on all your nails or opt for a few (like the style above) to switch things up. 

6. Statement Nail

This peek-a-boo design features a baby chick on the ring finger for a subtle (and adorable) nod to Easter without being too much. 

7. Cuticle Love

It’s time to let your cuticles take center stage! Use a dotting tool to create a few daisies along the base of the blue nail polish for a unique look. 

8. Candy Eggs

Our favorite pastime is snacking on the delicious candy eggs, so celebrate the sweet treat on your manicure. Apply different pastel shades to each nail before using a striping brush to add short black lines down your nail for some dimension. 

9. Mix 'n Match

If you can’t decide on one particular style, try them all. Use a clear polish as your base before sketching designs like florals, swirls, you name it. 

10. Geometric Shapes

Play around with shapes and angles for a geometric style. To achieve the trend, grab some pastel polishes and striping tape to make mapping out your look easier. 

11. Jelly Beans

This candy-inspired manicure includes five neon shades to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

12. Milk Bath Nails

Milk bath nails are the latest trend that’s popping up like spring flowers. You’ll need a soft white nail polish, dried floral decals and a top coat to finish off your milky manicure. 

13. Sticker Fun

If you’re looking for statement nails, but you’re not the best artist in the world, stickers are just what you need. Start with a base color and let it dry before applying the sticker and sealing it with a top coat. 

14. Sparkling Lavender

In the Easter pastel rainbow, lavender reigns supreme. Once you apply the hue, use nail adhesive to sprinkle some colorful foils on top for a shimmery effect. 

15. Confetti

An Easter parade is not complete without colorful confetti. This manicure plays with negative space and stripes, so there’s no wrong way to try this out. Use a bright nail polish and a striping tool to create short, vertical lines all over your nails.

16. Glitter Swirls

Glitter can really make your manicure sparkle for the holiday. Apply a glittery lacquer and then use a nail brush to create three curvy lines to make the design pop. 

17. Watercolor Fun

Do you remember decorating eggs as a child? This technique brings back happy memories. Use a nail brush to design small and gentle strokes on the white base for a watercolor effect. 

18. Aura Nails

Aura nails are huge once again. To get the circular ombré look, start with a drop of polish onto a sponge and press it down gently on your nail for a faded effect. 

19. Ombré

Speaking of ombré, opt for the classic design on your nails for a festive look. Grab your nail polishes and start blending your hues together. 

20. Polka Dots

This technique involves using a bright pink nail polish, a baby blue polish and a dotting tool. Don’t worry about the dot placement as you decorate your nail in fun polka dot style. 

21. Easter Eggs

The egg hunt is over—because your nails won, hands down. Use a striping brush to add as many stripes, swirls and dots as you please. 

22. Diagonal Pastels

Sport every color in the pastel rainbow with this diagonal technique. Pick out your favorite polishes and some nail tape to get sharp lines for a chic finish. 

23. Gingham Chic

If you’re attending an Easter brunch, this style complements the occasion. Apply a white nail polish as your base and hand draw the lilac boxes on top. A helpful tip: Find a flat surface to gently work on the design. 

24. Marvelous Marble

The marble design assures you can rock this mani way past the holiday. It’s minimal, trendy and requires only one shade to get the job done. 

25. Easter Mix

You can’t go wrong with a mix and match look to celebrate Easter. Do one or more statement nails with bunnies, rabbits and more. The rest of your nails can get a bright coat of yellow polish to bring the look together. 

26. Butter Yellow

If you haven't heard the news, butter yellow is *the* color of the season. Apply this bright polish or opt for press-ons to get the job done.

27. Pastel Lines

A striping brush can do wonders in creating swirls, outlines, curves and more—plus, using an assorted mix of pastel shades? Classic.

28. Abstract French

Skip the traditional French mani in favor of this out-of-the-box Easter design. Once you apply a milky nude base, use a striping brush and nail tape to create half French tips. Then use a white polish to add some dimension.

29. Butterfly Sage

Sage is a go-to spring nail color and adding butterfly decals is a great option beyond the holiday.

30. French Ombré

French ombré nails is a popular manicure these days so why not add an Easter twist to this fun look? Apply a soft pink base before gradually blending it with another nail polish color (aka pastel shades) closer to the tip.

31. Floral Tips

I already established that spring florals are must for Easter (see #1), so combining it with another beloved technique will surely be a fan-favorite.

32. Gorgeous Geese

The Easter bunny isn't the only one that can get in on the holiday. This goose-inspired manicure is too cute, featuring gingham prints, florals and ribbons. Be prepared for a steady hand and loads of nail art brushes.


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