Gone are the days of dark nail colours. Now the reigning queen of nail colours is pastel shades. With its many variations, unique colours and elegant designs, pastel nail colours are here to stay.  For a fresher, pretty and calm look, one can try the various pastel shades available today. Let’s check out some of the pastel hues for a perfect look.

Pretty Pale Pink

Count on Elle Woods to rock the pink look! While most of us can not pull off the bright pink like Elle, pale pink is kind towards everyone.  Pale pink is perfect for a summer’s day or spring outing, and it’s best suited for everyday/office wear. You can add shimmers for a pretty party look or date. 

Lovely Lilac

Lilac or purple offers the most beautiful shade in the pastel range. Although ignored in traditional nail designs, pastel lilac is hot right now. Apply a lilac base, and apply silver lines or silver glitters on one or more nails for a stunning finish.

Neat Nude Shades

If you are confused about which nail colour to go with, nude shades always work. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to nude shades. Get a manicure nude look for brunch with friends, or try patterns/rhinestones with a nude base for date night.  Complete your nude nail look with glitters at the corners for a club party.

Pleasing Powder Blue

The cousin of pale pink, powder blue has a very feminine look. The favourite about pastel lovers, this light blue shade can be tried in different ways. Wear it as a manicure, experiment with darker blue hues on your nails/tips, or pair it with glitters, rhinestones or strips for a dash of extra oomph.

Gorgeous Green

Go green is the mantra. Why not in nail colours. The pastel green is a very subtle shade compared to its green counterparts. You can also experiment with pastel green on the nails and lighter shade on the tips or draw natural patterns on one of the nails. 

Bold Butter Yellow

Yellow for nails? Yes, and it will look absolutely gorgeous when you try this pastel yellow shade. Compliment the base pastel shade with flower stamps, strips or butterflies. This buttery, calm yellow pastel hue suits people with almost any skin tone. 

Wonderful White

When it comes to dresses, bags and nails, white never fails you. Paint your nails with white, and you can combine with different pastel shades or elegant stonework or nail arts. It’s perfect for a wedding party or a black-tie event. 

Take Away

Spring, fall, winter, or summer, pastel shades goes with every season. It also suits cool, warm and neutral skin tones. Further, they also look amazing with/without any nail arts or designs. It’s a complete package.

Ditch those dark nail colours ladies, get pretty with pastels!