12 Easter-Inspired Nail Ideas You’ll Actually Want To Wear This Spring

I never need an excuse to visit the salon for a fresh manicure, but if you’re looking for one, then the upcoming Easter weekend is as good as any. Perfectly aligned with the arrival of spring, I’ve been saving colourful French tips, minimalist florals, and playful scrapbook designs, all of which are just right for the bank holiday weekend. They’re fresh and undeniably cute, but without overloading on pastels or kitsch Easter bunnies.

Ahead, find 12 nail designs that prove that Easter manicures can be sophisticated and fun.

If you like your nail art subtle, then digital creator Mateja Novakovic’s baby blue micro floral set will certainly appeal to you. The vibrant pastel shades are perfect for spring.

Dark colours can work for spring, too, and this chocolate-cherry shade makes a sweet option for Easter. I love how nail artist Daisy Marsden contrasts the bold colour-block nails with subtle French tips and floral nail art.

Nail artist Heather Errington’s painterly florals are beautiful enough in their own right, but the gold leaf detailing at the heart of each bloom adds an extra special touch. (And it kind of reminds me of an Easter egg wrapper!)

Minimalists will adore this fresh take on a classic French manicure created by manicurist Lois Samantha. You can use any colour combination, but this milky base with sky blue tips is so dreamy.

If you want something that’s guaranteed to turn heads over the bank holiday, then take inspiration from manicurist Olivia Muyskens’ (aka @nailstolivin) spring scrapbook set. It's a floral fever dream — in the best way.

I’m in awe of this stained glass set created by nail artist Samantha (aka @samrosenails), which feels suitably celebratory for the Easter weekend.

Forgive me, but this list wouldn’t be complete without a nod to the best Easter treat in existence — the humble mini egg. Nail artist Kate (aka @kessernails) pairs soft pastels with monochromatic speckles for the perfect homage.

Bows were everywhere for Christmas last year, but nail tech Ashlyn Zentner (aka @nailsbyashlyn_) proves they can work for every occasion by updating the colour palette accordingly. This rainbow set is so joyful.

Can’t decide on one design? Make like nail artist Phoebe Cascarina and go for five instead. Stick with a couple of key colours (I love this white and egg yolk-orange combination) and have fun experimenting.

Set to be one of the most popular nail colours for spring, butter yellow makes an excellent choice for a sophisticated Easter manicure. Nail artist Stacey Machin uses the shade on the tips of the nails to create some dainty tulip detailing.

Nail artist Anna (aka @melanated.mani) uses a bright white base and a sparkling floral top coat for a fresh and modern take on the pixie dust manicure that we’ve been seeing everywhere.

In my opinion, a great Easter manicure should have all the variety of an incredible box of chocolates — and that’s exactly what this vibrant set from nail artist Tamami Page provides.