8 adorable Easter nail art ideas you'll fall in love with


Have some fun with nail art this spring...


easter nail art
Fiona Ward
Fiona WardContributing Writer
Updated: May 24, 2022

Easter is officially around the corner! From decorating your home to planning Easter egg hunts, there are plenty of ways you can get into the spirit this year.

If you're a beauty lover, why not get creative with a fun Easter manicure? Simple designs or full-blown nail art, there's nothing like looking down at your hands to see a pretty pop of pastel.

MORE: 23 best Easter eggs 2022: From Cadbury to Galaxy, Thorntons and Marks & Spencer

This year, nail art is all the rage again, but with a subtle twist - think negative space designs and glossy finishes. Scroll down to see some DIY ideas from some of our favourite nail artists...

Spring daisy nails

Hands with floral nail art, rings, and a bracelet, against a blue background.

Created by @thebeautyroombysarah

These adorable daisy nails were created using a matte base with placed green glitter and white and yellow flowers painted on top.

Essie 'Matte About You' top coat packaging, 13.5 ml.

Essie Matte About You Top Coat, £8.99, Lookfantastic

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Speckled Easter egg nails

A hand with pink and yellow nail art, wearing a gold ring.

Created by @nailsbydanniimoore

Simple but effective, you can mimic the look of Cadbury's Mini Eggs with a few simple tools - and it always looks adorable.

Start with a pastel shade (or try stripes like Dannii), and then you can use a small nail art brush to make the speckles - it doesn't have to be too perfect! Finish with a matte topcoat for that frosted look.

Eight glittery nail art brushes in various colors displayed on a white background.

Nail Art Brushes, £6.99, Amazon

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Easter bunny nails

A person's hand with bunny-themed nail art, wearing gold rings.

Created by @jen.the.nail.lady

How cute are these? You'll need a very steady hand and a fine brush to give these a whirl, or perhaps you'll leave it to the professionals! But either way, we love the creamy colour story of these painted tips.

Bottle of Nailberry oxygenated nail lacquer with black cap and white label.

Nailberry Nail Lacquer in Mystere, £15, Lookfantastic

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Spring floral nails

A person's hand with light pink nail polish and floral designs, wearing two gold rings.

Created by @beautyspace_charlotte

We love this simple-yet-effective design, which can be achieved using a tiny dotting tool. You could even use a toothpick or the end of a hairpin.

Mix up your colours depending on your mood - but for an Easter-themed look, stick to pastels.

A bottle of Dior nail polish with a white cap and pink liquid inside.

Diorlisse Abricot in Snow Pink, £22, Dior

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The updated French manicure

A person's hands with light pink nail polish, wearing a black sweater.

Created by @thenailloungeipswich

Add a spring twist to your French mani by lining the tips of your nails in a creamy pastel shade like lilac - and for a modern look, keep that line super fine. Try using a tiny detail brush.

Purple Essie nail lacquer bottle with white cap, brand name visible.

Essie Nail Polish in Lilacism, £7.99, ASOS

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MORE: 12 best luxury Easter Eggs from Selfridges, Harrods, and fine chocolatiers

Gradient shades

A hand with yellow and cream nail polish and a gold ring displays painted nails.

Created by @charsgelnails_

We love these fun yellow tones for an Easter take on the gradient trend - simply pick five complementing shades and paint each finger.

Gelly nail paint bottle with a white cap on a white background.

Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Lemon Sorbet, £3.99, ASOS

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Pastel dots

A person's hand with pastel nail art and gold rings.

Created by @sophies_nails20

Create a fun waterfall of colour at your tips with lots of different coloured spots. Finish with a super glossy topcoat.

Transparent Dior Gel Coat bottle with silver cap on white background.

Dior Gel Top Coat, £22, FeelUnique

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Metallic floral nails

A hand with gold nail art and rings, featuring floral designs and a crystal.

Created by @betina_goldstein

Metallics aren't just for Christmas, as Chanel nail artist Betina Goldstein proved with this gorgeous golden spring mani.

Bottle of 45 Second speedy gloss Nails.INC London nail polish.

Nails Inc 45 Second Speedy Gloss in Gold, £8, Marks & Spencer

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