23 Lavender Nail Ideas for a Soft Spring Manicure
If you’re searching for a simple way to elevate your self-care routine and refresh your mani for spring, lavender nails are a perfect choice. This soft, pastel shade not only gives off calming vibes but also works as a versatile neutral—making it ideal for everyday wear. The key to nailing the look? Finding the right lavender hue to complement your skin tone. Whether you lean toward blue-based lavenders or prefer a warmer, reddish purple, there’s a shade out there for you.
Lavender nails are perfect for minimalists who love a soft, subtle aesthetic—but they can also make a bold statement. With the right nail art, finishes, or accent designs, this muted tone can easily be transformed into something fun and expressive. Ahead, celebrity nail artist Mazz Hanna reveals her top lavender nail polish picks and the most inspiring lavender nail designs to try this spring—and all year round.
1. Lavender Nails with Purple Stars and Rhinestones
This dreamy design features sparkly plum stars over a creamy lavender base. Add rhinestones for extra glam, or keep it simple for a chic contrast.
2. Peach and Lavender Squiggle Nails
Bright, fun, and playful—this squiggle design mixes lavender with peachy coral for a colorful spring vibe. Use a fine nail art brush for crisp lines.
3. Lavender and Blue Pastel Opalescent Nails
Combine lavender with soft pink and shimmering glitter for a magical, opalescent finish. Top it off with a sparkle coat like Cirque Colors’ Fantasia.
4. Cool Ombré Nails
This cobalt-to-lavender gradient is bold yet cool-toned. Try Dazzle Dry’s Week in Provence or Lisa Lilas for a similar saturated look.
5. Shimmery Lavender Aura Nails
Aura nails meet ethereal shine with this glazed lavender halo design. Recreate it with shades like Peek-a-Blue and Candy Skies by Salon Perfect.
6. Lavender Shift Nails
From soft lavender to deep royal purple, this ombré look is smooth and stylish. Bonus: some thermal polishes like West Texas Peyote shift on their own.
7. Holographic Lavender Nails
Get a holographic glow with glittery lavender polish. Dazzle Dry’s Faith and Wink Wink are great options, or go for a soft shimmer with Lovely Lilac.
8. Lavender and Lime Mismatched Nails
Love a high-contrast color combo? Try mixing lavender with bold lime green, topped with florals or abstract shapes for a playful mismatched vibe.
9. Negative Space Lavender Mani
Sometimes less is more. This negative space look uses clever polish placement—French tips, cuticle accents—for an artsy yet minimal design.
10. Lavender Diagonal Nails
Create modern color-block nails with a diagonal split. Use striping tape and a combo of lavender and soft nude pink for a clean, stylish finish.
11. Iridescent Lavender Tips
Love a chrome effect? Pair nude polish with dabbed-on lavender, then layer chrome powder for an iridescent, glazed donut finish.
12. Rich Lavender Opal Nails
This saturated lavender hue is ideal for those who want a bit more color payoff. Try Into the Wishing Well or ILNP’s Charmingly Purple.
13. Lavender Nude Star Nails
Tiny sparkles and a nude-lavender base give these nails a cute, early-2000s Y2K aesthetic. Pro tip: Go for a square nail shape to sell the look.
14. Lavender Ombré Star Nails
Orly’s Sea Blossom and Sea Spray are layered here for a dreamy ombré backdrop to dainty star accents—ideal for soft glam lovers.
15. Lavender Opalescent Skittle Nails
Not into uniform nails? Skittle manis let you mix lavender with pastel jewel tones like sapphire blue and rose pink for a playful, shimmering combo.
16. Lavender Neon Skittle Nails
Mix pastel neon shades with lavender for a retro-inspired look that blends ‘70s hues and ‘90s nail art. Mismatched, but totally coordinated.
17. Single-Color Pastel Lavender Nails
Sometimes, simplicity wins. A single coat of pastel lavender—like Essie’s Orchid Jelly—makes for a clean and polished everyday look.
18. Lavender & Spritz Squiggle Nails
Add energy to your nails by pairing lavender with a vibrant spritz orange in wavy squiggles and negative space sections.
19. Lavender and Spritz Mix-and-Match
Pair lavender with red and orange accents, daisies, and retro patterns for a bold spring mix-and-match mani.
20. Cool-Toned Jelly Skittle Nails
This glossy jelly Skittle mani uses cool shades like lavender, teal, and deep blue. Cirque Colors polishes are perfect for achieving this look.
21. Lavender Daisy Nails
Lavender nails dotted with daisies = instant springtime magic. Use a dotting tool or go pro at your favorite nail salon.
22. Metallic Lavender Nails
Metallic finishes give lavender polish a bold twist. This high-shine manicure uses I’d Let Them Eat Crackers in My Bed by Death Valley Nails.
23. Lavender Chrome Nails
The chrome nail trend is going strong, and lavender is no exception. Sleek, shiny, and simple, this mani is Hailey Bieber-approved.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re into glossy finishes, chrome details, or floral nail art, lavender is one of the most versatile and flattering shades for spring. Try one of these 23 lavender nail designs to give your manicure a soft, stylish refresh.