42 Easter nails that you'll actually want to wear

You know us – any holiday is an excuse for a dreamy mani moment, and Easter nails are no different. The only drawback? They're battling against a bit of a saccharine reputation… because honestly, it's tricky to make bunnies, chicks and mini eggs look aspirational.

But, while we've been scouting socials, we've come across countless Easter nail designs that are stylish, seasonal and seriously wearable, no matter where you fall on the minimalist vs maximalist scale.

Take the new-gen florals decorating the fingernails of some of our favourite manicurists and influencers. Graceful, elongated almond nail shapes are still leading trends and help make pretty blooms feel more grown-up. Although we're also loving the bold, statement wendy house florals we've seen breaking through for some modern nostalgia, with big, retro flowers in fun colours dominating each nail.

Elsewhere, we've seen speckled mini egg nails skipped in favour of remixing the pastel colour palette. Soft sorbet shades worn as gradients, accents and Frenchies make for a gorgeous nod to spring. And to bring it bang up to trend, you can even play into the glazed shimmer and chrome finishes that are still headlining, since springtime chrome remains a major trend heading all the way into summer (where shades will become brighter).

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By incorporating an Easter colour palette of pastels, yolk yellows and spring greens – alongside pretty flower motifs, stylish Frenchies and graphic details – there are endless ways to lean into the theme while keeping it cool, current and on trend.

In need of more inspo? We've lined up some of our favourite ways to wear Easter nails…

Dainty daisies

A sheer, soapy pink base with some dainty daisies is a cute way to nod to easter that still feels soft and subtle.

Yolk yellow Frenchies

We've got to celebrate Creme Egg season somehow and these yolk yellow Frenchies manage to feel playful and sophisticated. Win-win.

Pastel palette

Not sure of your shade? Pick a different pastel for each nail.

Double pastel swoosh

We love a pastel moment, but this doubled-up rendition that matches a soft pastel with a slightly deeper gradient is #goals.

Baby blue florals and Frenchies

If you're not a pinky or lilac kind of babes, this cute blue floral moment may be more your speed.

Eggs sunny side up

A curveball way to wear easter eggs. She's kooky and we love her.

Pastel swirls

Mini egg colours, modern design. We've cracked it (no pun intended).

Short wendy house florals

This is adorable, playful and perfect for easter.

Pastel florals

A slightly more grown-up way to wear florals, this mixes pastels but the blank base keeps it feeling more low-key and delicate.

Wendy house florals

The elongated wendy house florals keep things feeling a little more grown-up.

Pastel gradient

Not sure what shade to choose, stretch out a few across different fingers.

Bunny Frenchies

Making bunnies feel sophisticated is a tough brief, but incorporating them into a Frenchie is ingenious.

Diamanté daisies

Nail jewellery is big news this year, so bedazzle your daisies with a sequin centre.

Flower Frenchies

Instead of a block colour tip, these floral Frenchies are adorable.

Swirls, florals and sparkles

Soft sparkle and pastel swirls has easter written all over it.

Pretty petals

Take things up a level with 3D florals.

Funky florals

If you're not afraid of fluro brights, this floral mani could be right up your street.

Cute carrots

How to make a carrot look remotely grown up? Pair it with an immaculate soap nail base.

Daisies and Frenchies

A mix of pastel Frenchies and daisy petals perfectly fits the assignment.

Mini egg tips

Business on the bottom, party on the top.

Florals and Frenchies

The almond shape helps these florals feel elegant.

Colourful floral tips

Instead of pastels, mix in grass green, sky blue and picnic blanket red florals

Yolk-coloured florals

Yolk yellow details is a cute way to nod to easter.

Barbie pink florals

For some fun florals, hot pink is the way forward.

Egg outline

Upgrade a pastel with a contrast trim, this sky blue pairs with soft pink perfectly.

Floral tips

Remix a Frenchie with a floral tip instead.

Sunshine yellow and blooms

Bright, beautiful and uplifting.

Mirror pastel Frenchies

Next-level your Frenchies by repeating the tip colour with a cuff detail on the cuticle.

Pale pink Wendy house florals

Keep things low contrast with a floral detail that blends softly into its background.

Chrome floral

We already know chrome is going nowhere, but this chrome flower detail is a fresh way to wear the trend.

Daisy daisy

Who says you have to stick to pastels. This brighter red background is a whole vibe.

Skittle mani

Taste the rainbow with a different pastel on each nail.

Muted pastels

We love a gradient sorbet moment and this matte finish helps keep things interesting.

Pastel dots

Instead of speckled mini eggs, try these cute pastel dots.

3D florals

These sequin florals are a work of art.

Sunshine daisies

Daffodil-coloured petals instantly conjure spring.

Pastels and florals

Want to nod to florals without fully committing? This is the way to do it.

Glazed daisy (glaizy)

These funky florals bring the mood and make a mini statement.

Perfect petals

These pretty petals have more of a vintage-y feel.

Monochrome petals

Want a floral that doesn't feel too prissy or girly? Here you go…

For more from GLAMOUR's Senior Beauty Editor, Elle Turner, follow her on Instagram @elleturneruk