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It’s indisputable thatFrench nailsare a leading contender for manicure designs.
But why stop there?
Take your look a step further by straying from the classicwhite tipsin favor of a subtly eye-catching pastel.
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Star Power
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If pastels feel too girly, opt for a pink base in ayour-nails-but-betterhue.
Add French tips and rhinestone-topped stars for the ultimate nail art fix.
It’s a star-bright situation that will keep you and your nails happy.
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Pastels Party
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Can’t choose just one pastel?
Why not wear them all?
This multicolored and multilayered design is an artsy take on pastel French nails.
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Pretty Petals
Flowersfor spring?
But in this casejuxtaposed with French tips and topped with sparklesthey actually are.
Seeing Stripes
Periwinkleis still going strong, and for good reasonthe pretty pastel never gets old.
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Add a sparkly stripe and French tips, and you’ve got the ultimate pastel French manicure.
Consider it a triple threat.
Field Day
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Have a field dayliterallywith the flower motif.
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Mix and match the petals to the French tips to play up all the pretty pastel hues.
Swirl Effect
A wiggling rainbow is a great way to flaunt your color palette.
The design works with any color combo, but it’s spot on for spring in pastels.
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The simple French tips give the look balance.
Middle Part
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It’s impressive that a design so simple can be so striking.
Just split a French tip in half and see where the motif takes you.
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It’s a beautiful graphic twist on pastel French nails.
If you want to keep it simple, stick with just one color.
Either way, it’s a head-turner.
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Flower Power
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Nothing says spring is in bloom quite like pastel flowers.
Stick buds on some accent nails to keep the look from feeling too twee.
Sticker Shock
Pastel French nails in a slew of colors would be enough.
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But add innail stickers, like this look does, and take it to a whole new level.
Dual Tone
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Two pastels on each nail are certainly twice as nice.
Opt for a chunky French manicure to maximize your palette.
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Purple Reign
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It’s easy to see why purple was once the color of royalty.
These pastel French nails pack in a few designs so you could mix and match your nails accordingly.
The options to play with pink and purpleheartsandswirlsare endless.
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Heart You
Turn hearts into a French mani.
The dual design is sweet and romantic.
Pastel hues certainly play up that sentiment.
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Double Dip
Consider this a double dose of spring colors.
Paint your moons and tips in pastel hues for twice the fun.
A nude base makes the colors pop even more.
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Simply paint the lighter shade diagonally across the tip on one side, letting the polish dry.
The mix of hearts, French tips, and full-color nails adds a playful touch.
Spring Fling
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Romance is in the air.
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These pastel French nails are a spring fling for your fingertips.
You’ll easily fall in love with them.
Mellow Yellow
Pale,butter yellowmight be the most underrated pastel.
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The springy, soothing shade looks good in many designs, as this mani proves.
It’s pastel French nails with an artsy twist.
Queen of Hearts
Hearts and pastels go together like peanut butter and jelly.
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We love how the accent nails with a trio of hearts hit all the hues in the mani.
It’s a sweet spring take on pastel French nails.
Feeling Blue
Glitter French tipsand florals are a feast for the eyes.
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The all-blue monochromatic scheme makes it even more magical.
Delicate, subtle, soft, and sweet,peach polishworks as a neutral too.
The mix of designs feels as fresh as a sprig of lavender itself.
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Rainbow Bright
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Get ready to have the rainbow at your fingertips.
These French tips are essentially a greatest-hits lineup of the prettiest pastels.
The simple design packs a punch.
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Gorgeous in Gingham
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Ginghamno longer just for your picnic blanket.
In a refreshing pastel color palette, gingham feels soft, whimsical, and every bit cottagecore.
It really makes the colors pop.
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