43 Chic and Sophisticated Easter Nail Art Designs to Try This Year

There are two types of people in this world, those who embrace seasonal events with big and bold nail art gestures that point to key themes of the season (e.g. for Easter, think bunnies, carrots, and Easter eggs), and those who prefer to nod to these themes with more subtle and sophisticated references—think pastel nail colours and colourful French tips in spring hues. We have to admit to being firmly in the latter camp—the best things about these non-cheesy Easter nail art designs is that they're on trend for spring, so can still be relevant in the weeks leading up to and following Easter.

If you're also the latter, then you're in the right place—and since searching for 'Easter nail art designs' online can involve a lot of sifting through chicks and rabbits, we've rounded up the best sophisticated and grown-up takes on Easter nail art designs for you. And with nail art being a big spring nail trend, now is the time to get creative with your manicures.

Whether you intend to get hands on (literally) and experiment with nail art at home, or you're looking for some inspiration to screen-grab ahead of your next salon visit, we've got Easter nail art designs for every occasion. Hop to it!

1. Mini Egg Nails

When someone says 'Easter nails', we automatically think of a Mini Egg-inspired speckled print mani.

2. Pastel French Tips

Want something that gives a gentle nod to the season without going over the top? These pastel French tips won't look out of place after Easter.

3. Pastel Heart Nail Art

Pastels, love hearts, and confetti is a combination that screams spring. This super cute design is fun but subtle, and oh so chic.

4. Pastel Swirls

These swirly pastel designs are throwing us back to our Easter egg painting days... But, thanks to a neutral base and high-shine finish, this design feels fresh and modern.

5. Chocolate Brown

For those who eschew colour, a chocolate brown mani is a great way to nod towards Easter while keeping nails neutral.

6. Sky Blue French Tips

We're hoping to manifest some blue skies over Easter with these sky blue French tips.

7. Dot Art Florals

All you need is a dotting tool and a selection of Easter-inspired pastel shades to recreate this eye-catching design.

8. Spring Green French

Matcha and pistachio tones aren't going anywhere, and this manicure is perfect for welcoming in spring.

9. Retro Daisies

These retro daisies are not only perfect for Easter, but will also stay relevant throughout spring.

10. Lilac French

Lilac French tips on a baby pink base is a match made in heaven.

11. Marbled Chocolate

Since the best thing about Easter is being able to spend a four-day weekend chilling out and eating chocolate, why not wear your heart on your sleeve (or should we say nails) this year?

12. Cracked Egg

This fun and (very) literal take on an egg motif is a great way to do Easter nails without falling into the usual clichés.

13. Geometric Pastels

If plain pastel nails isn't your thing, a cool, geometric design like this one looks much more modern.

14. Mini Egg French Tips

Think Mini Eggs, but make it French. We love this subtle nod to a classic Easter nail art design—with a twist.

15. Sunshine Yellow

We can live in hope of a sunny Easter Bank Holiday, but if things don't brighten up, at least your nails will make up for it.

16. Floral Print

This bright floral print design really pops when kept to accent fingers. Tie the others in with a French tip using one of the same colours.

17. Pastel Gradient

A subtle gradient is one of our favourite ways to wear pastels.

18. Pastel Watercolour

We can easily imagine this watercolour pastel design featuring on a hand-painted luxury Easter egg...

19. Sculpted White Chocolate

The next best thing to biting into a Hotel Chocolat Extra Thick White Chocolate Egg this Easter? This sculpted and sophisticated design—the key is to finding a slightly off white shade.

20. Spring Checkerboard Nail Art

Opt for a checkerboard nail design in spring hues for a fun nail art twist.

21. Foiled Florals

This beautiful design makes me think of the beautiful foil packaging on luxurious Easter eggs.

22. Blue Flower Nail Art

How dainty is this design? So cute for springtime.

23. Sheer Pink French

Switch up your usual French with a brighter base to take your mani into spring.

24. Colour Block

Go for block colours and ovals for a bright graphic take on Easter nails.

25. Dainty Florals

Teeny tiny flowers are a great way to tap into Easter without feeling too on the nose.

26. Painterly Flowers

Painterly florals are a great way to tap into your inner Monet for springtime—such a chic Easter nail art design.

27. Bow Nail Art

Bow nails are so cute for Easter time.

28. Soft Ombre French

A soft ombre French mani looks good year-round, but especially so for Easter.

29. Bluebell French Tips

A bluebell French is always a chic choice.

30. Lilac Nails

Lilac is a pretty choice around Easter that won't look out of place in the lead up or after the occasion—it's the perfect April nail colour.

31. Soft Pastel French

Some pastels can be too bright, but I love the subdued tone to this manicure which makes it feel softer.

32. Spring Green French Tips

A colourful French manicure is always a winner, whatever your nail shape or whether you have long or short nails.

33. Fabergé Egg Nail Art

Why not lean into the decorative Fabergé egg designs as inspo for your Easter manicure?

34. Butter Yellow

Butter yellow nails art huge right now, and perfect as an Easter nail colour too.

35. Neon French Tips

A micro French tip in a a bright neon hue is perfect for nail minimalists who want to tip a toe into something bright for their Easter manicure.

36. Sky Blue Negative Space Nails

This modern design makes for a nice change from a block nail colour.

37. Tangerine Tips

A slick of sunny orange on the tips of your nails is enough to take your manicure into spring and beyond.

38. 3D Florals

Florals? For Easter? While not groundbreaking, they are always a winner, especially when done as a 3D nail design.

39. French Tips + Nail Art

A colourful French tip is the perfect base to experiment with micro nail art on top. You could do tiny Easter eggs or hatching eggs.

40. Micro Flowers

This design is surprisingly easy to do at home with a dotting tool to create tiny flowers.

41. Easter Chrome

Pastels look great when paired with chrome powder for a glossy finish.

42. Chartreuse

Such a pretty shade for Easter and spring.

43. Bright Blue

Now is the perfect time of the year to reach for those bright, sunny hues.