30 Easter Nail Art Ideas for 2024
30 Easter Nail Art Ideas to Ensure You Have an Egg-cellent Spring
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The countdown is on for Easter nails. There's no such thing as too early when it comes to planning your next nail designs – after all, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. So, knowing you'll definitely want to have some some Easter nail art ideas in mind, we have approached some of the industry's finest nail experts to get your creative juices flowing.
When it comes to Easter nail designs, there are the usual motifs that instantly make us feel in the mood for chocolate eggs. Easter bunny rabbits, pastel florals, and pretty eggs are all common Easter nail art ideas that never fail to make an impression. But for 2024, there are also some fun additions to add to the mix too.
In line with the social media coquettish aesthetic, bow nails are trending and make for the perfect feminine touch this Easter. Nail artist Anouska Anastasia who's been hailed as a "sculpting wizard" and a "nail surgeon" by her Instagram followers, thinks the bow trend is going nowhere as they offer a "cute and girl vibe" for Easter designs.
In case you were wondering what your favourite A-Lister's nails were set to look like ahead of the seasonal change, Mylee ambassador and A-List manicurist Tinu Belo, who's worked with the likes of "Killing Eve"'s Sandra Oh, TV presenter Holly Willoughby, and popstar Anne-Marie, says nostalgic floral Easter nail art and aura nails will be making waves this Easter.
"Nostalgic floral nail art will also be everywhere for spring 2024. It's sunny, uplifting, and happy, and sparks a lot of joy," Belo tells us. And aura nails, which have crept into the zeitgeist in the last few months of 2023 are set to have their moment this Easter, following trends set by the likes of Megan Fox and Vanessa Hudgens, who have both sported the look. "It's a beautiful, airbrushed look that takes inspiration from the aura surrounding you. What better way to celebrate the beautiful spring than with a stunning aura mani," Belo adds.
I love making my nails match the season, and I want my Easter nail design to be fun, bright, and floral — so I've requested a pastel pink and orange aura base, which my nail technician will create using an air brush. Or, I'd like to tap into the floral trend and add some miniature daisies to the tips of my nails, for an interesting twist on the micro french tip, which is set to be everywhere this spring.
So if you're about to go get your Easter nails and are on the lookout for Easter nail art ideas ahead of lighter evenings and mini egg marathons, you're in luck. Read ahead for some of our favourite Easter nail inspiration.
Pale Pink Chrome French Tips
As Knight tells us, pale pink is in, but so is chrome, says Nailled By Belles, so pair the two and voila! A trendy Easter nail design.
Barbie Pink Easter Nail Art Idea
If you've been well and truly bitten by the Barbiecore bug and were loving the new "Mean Girls" film, then why not try these gradient pink chrome french nails for Easter?
Green Easter French Tip Nails With Gold Details
Adding this green and gold Easter nail design to my Pinterest board immediately! Opt for 3D gold chrome to be ahead of the trends this spring.
3D Speckled Egg Easter Nail Art Idea
Pay homage to beloved Cadbury's mini eggs with this adorable 3D Easter nail design that looks almost edible. The 3D bunnies and baskets will make sure you really stand out.
Basket Piercing Easter Nail Art Idea
Go OTT with your nails and ask for a 3D version of your Easter nail art. Choose an accent nail among your french mani and add a bouquet or an Easter egg basket nail piercing.
Olive Green Abstract Easter Nail Idea
Olive green abstract shapes, paired with your solid paint and french tips, are perfect if you're looking to improve your office-friendly manicure.
Bunnies and Daisies Easter Nail Idea
The Easter Bunny is the poster child of the season, so an honorary nail design paired with some daisies is the way to see in Spring.
Gem Easter Nail Art Idea
If your Easter nail designs are lacking, add some glam to your usual french tip by asking for some gems or jewels.
Speckled Egg French Tip Easter Nail Art Idea
The mini egg fever continues with these pastel coloured, speckled french tip Easter nails.
Pearl Easter Nail Art Idea
Pink pearls are the ultimate in girly nails. Ramp them up for Easter and give each nail a glazed finish.
Baby Girl Bow Easter Nail Art Idea
Pair your pearly pink nail paint with a 3D bow to elevate your french manicure, in line with the balletcore trend.
Mint Green Floral French Tips
Daisies make the perfect floral nail art this Easter, so pair them with a beautiful shade of minty green to be on trend this season.
Pastel Chrome Easter Nails
Chrome alone is amazing, but pastel chrome?! If you're planning on trying an almond nail shape why not embrace the colours this season with this Easter nail design.
Aura Nail Design With Easter Sparkle
Subtle aura nails with a dainty sparkle are great if you want a lowkey Easter nail art design.
3D Blue and Gold Easter Nails
Sequins at the ready! 3D nails can be super fun, so arm yourself with your stencils and grab your nail brushes to try out this adorable Easter nail art.
Pink Bow Ribbon Easter Nails Art Idea
Take your 3D design to the next level with these realistic pink bow nails that will definitely turn a few heads.
Pastel Frnech Tip Easter Nail Design with Flowers
Purple, pink and yellow always go well together, and who doesn't love a cute floral deisgn with a simple yet colourful french tip?
Green Easter Nail Art
Mix and match your shades of green for your Easter nails this spring, and add a sprinkle of nail art for an extra burst of fun.
Colourful Aura Easter Nails
Random, colourful nails never looked so good! Add a sparkle and experiment with some Easter nail polishes and an aura design for a creative nail look this spring.
Chrome Champagne Easter Nail Art Idea
Almond shape nails were made for Easter, so why not mark the change in season with a chrome champagne Easter nail design.
Pastel 3D Easter Nail Art Idea
This nail look is making us melt! Achieve it by incorporating 3D drips into an Easter pastel coloured french tip design.
Ombré Bunny Easter Nail Art Idea
Why not add a cute bunny to your nail tips? Paired with a simple ombré design you'll be turning heads with your new nail look.
Purple and Pink Floral Easter French Tips
Your Easter nail set doesn't have to be dominated by flowers, try adding to the corner of your nail beds, or a few petals instead.
3D Blue Easter Nail Art Idea
The right shade of blue can make your Easter nails pop this Spring, along with cute bunny nail art and some 3D swirls.
Pistachio Chrome Easter Nails
Green comes in so many shades, but pistachio has to be one of my favourites! This green nail look with the chrome top coat makes for a perfect Easter nail design.
Nostalgia Floral Easter Nail Art Idea
Remember the flower clouds in SpongeBob Squarepants? We saw that and instantly thought spring nail inspiration.
Pastel French Tip and 3D Floral Easter Nail Art
Trying out some Easter nail art doesn't mean you have to go over the top — but by all means go for it! These three flowers with a pastel french tip is the perfect beginner 3D nail look.
Pastel Bejewelled Easter Nail Art Idea
Cute dainty flower sculptures were made for extra long nails, with an added gem for extra glitz and glam.
Easter Egg Nail Art Idea
Bright yellow and pink for your Easter egg nails is always a good choice.
Matcha-Inspired Easter Nail Art Idea
Matcha green is perfect for when you're unsure whether you can commit to bright green just yet.
What Colour Nails Should I Get For Easter?
TikTok BIAB babe and nail artist Nailed By Belles is certain that while pastels will be a favourite this spring, so will chrome tips, which she says will reign for Easter nail designs, but with a bright coloured twist. She tells us: "I think the spring nail trend will be pastel chrome tips! Everyone's obsessed with chrome at the minute and pastels are a staple for spring."
Meanwhile, Charlotte Knight, nail technician, CEO and founder of Ciaté London, says the recent coquette trend means the milkier your nail polish shade this Easter, the better. "The season's safe choice is a pale ballet pink, part of the coquette trend that dominated the tail end of 2023. In the salon, try a pink acrylic for a colour that has more dimension than a flat paint shade. At home, make sure you're utilising a glossy topcoat," Knight advises.
How do You Paint Easter Nails?
Of course, you can do your Easter nail art at home and isn't as difficult as it may seem. While creating freehand designs takes more focus, you could also use stencils, airbrushes, sponges, stamps and nail stickers to elevate your designs. For example, when creating a french tip, you could use a stencil to create a crisp white line or you could use an airbrush or sponge for an ombre effect.
While these steps would have to be done before you apply a top coat, adding nail stickers can be done before or after your manicure, by simply sticking them to your nail and applying another clear coat on top. Generally, nail art brushes, dotting tools and sponges are your best friend if you're planning to work on your nail art, says nail artist and manicurist, Mariana Augusto. "They don't have to be anything fancy as you can get these online for affordable prices and they honestly really help as you can play around with different techniques in order to achieve a variety of nail art styles," she says.
If you're opting for a solid colour or base for your Easter nail design, Mariana, who paints countless nails on a daily basis, says the key to a perfect finish is to take your time and for a seamless look, be sure to apply two to three coats of colour: "Make sure you are applying thin layers of the product to make sure they dry or cure fully in between, some colours definitely have more coverage than others which could mean you might need to go in with a third coat of colour to get that seamless look.
"Having a clean up brush will also help clean up around the nails or any areas that you might have accidentally painted!" Mariana adds. "Painting your non-dominant hand is definitely a challenge but practice makes perfect!"
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