Pastel French Tip Nails

Pastel French tip nails are a soft, wearable way to add color without committing to full-color nails. The French structure keeps the manicure clean, while pastels bring a light, playful vibe that’s especially popular in spring and summer. Pastels also look great as micro tips on short nails.

Popular pastel tip colors

• Baby pink
• Baby blue (see blue French tips)
• Mint/sage (see green French tips)
• Lavender
• Soft peach

Pastel French tip nail ideas

Try one of these:

• One-color pastel micro tips on a sheer base
• Mix-and-match pastel tips (different color per nail)
• Double French with two pastel lines
• Pastel tips + thin glitter outline for sparkle (see glitter French tips)

What to ask for at the salon

Try:

1. “French manicure with pastel tips (baby blue/lavender/mint).”
2. “Base: sheer pink or milky nude.”
3. “Tip thickness: micro or thin.”

Try this style on your hands

Pastels can look warmer or cooler depending on your skin tone. Preview one pastel that matches your wardrobe (pink or blue) and compare it with a neutral baseline like white French tips or nude French tips.