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Cotton candy.Polly Pocketcompacts.

Megan Foxs short-livedmarshmallow pink hair color.

Faded pastel purple manicure

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The best things in life come in pastels, and that includes yourspring manicure.

Think baby blue with a hint of gray or washed-out yellows and lilacs.

The paler and more faded, the better!

Faded blue manicure

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The Trend

Theres a reason we crave lighter tones come the first weeks of spring.

Its that whole rebirth feeling at work.

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Theyre also perfect for anyone who was obsessed with thevanilla girlandsoft girlaesthetics of TikTok trends past.

Selena Gomez pastel yellow nails

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They fit right into the soft girl aesthetic.

They… tend to be patchy and show every irregularity in your nail, says Isa.

However, a little prep work makes all the difference.

Mismatched pastel manicures

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According to Isa, the float technique is a great way to ensure even coverage.

(Heresa great videoof the technique in action.)

verify to let each coat dry thoroughly and seal in the shine with a top coat.

Faded pastel pink nails

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Need a new one?Weve got you.

Isa likes ZoyasBirch, a greige-lavender;Lillian, a faded aqua; andLeif, a light sage green.