Looking back, I don’t think there’s ever been a spring or summer that I haven’t worn lavender nails. Something about this color simply tells you it’s time to put worldly cares aside and de-stress. To let yourself fall prey to the calm.
You can wear these shades of pastel purple or light purple nails in so many ways! From simple and pretty designs to complex and tricky manicures, in the list below you’ll find plenty of styles worth trying this season.
Ready to dive in? Let’s get to work!
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Short nails design with purple flower
We start the lavender series with a short manicure for the girlies who like to keep things nice and simple. The purple flower nail art adds just the right amount of detail.
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Lavender nail art
Cute and simple, this purple nail design with little lavender flowers on a white base is the perfect choice for the times you want to take the summer everywhere you go.
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Colorful lavender nails base design
The long and pointy nail is great on her own, but the little watercolor flowers nail art is the best way to make sure that your personality shines through even from your manicure.
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Lavender nails with butterfly accessories
This manicure gives you spring and early summer vibes all the way! The colorful butterflies on the faded clear base make the model look amazing, especially on the long nails.
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Artsy light purple nail design
For the artistic girlies, this idea is great to put on your special manicure inspiration folder. As simple as it looks, the sophisticated vibes are in charge.
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Matte lavender nails with gemstones
A lavender matte nail is a perfect base to let your nail artist go crazy with the accessories. For this one, the gemstones are a perfect addition.
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Marble and gold for rich vibes
You can’t look at the nail design above and not think to yourself, ” Wow, this looks amazing”. The shape, the length, the marble effect created with some beautiful purple and pink accents, everything topped with the ultimate move: the gold foil.
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Marble effect purple French design
A marble effect that uses a light purple as the base and a lavender as the accent color, on a long nail. The perfect French for purple color lovers, who also have long nails.
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Simple lavender manicure
You can always go for something simple if you don’t like spending much time in your nail artist’s chair. This one is perfect for the business girlies.
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Fun bubble nail art
Sometimes we want to bring out that playful side even more than usual. This kind of manicure will remind you not to take everything so seriously every time you look at it.
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Floral nail art on a lavender base
Another perfect option to get you out of any state of sadness. This manicure will remind you of what you’re really capable of.
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Lavender flowers nail art
Take the lavender garden with you wherever you go. Along with the vibrant colors, the buzzing bees, and the calmness that this flower exudes.
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Light purple French manicure variation
The slightly wavy line and the little white flowers are a playful touch that elevates the elegance and simplicity of this manicure, providing it with more personality.
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From the garden, on the nail
We have a dried flower situation that we really like. The intensity of the colors looks insane on this one.
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Simple lavender color manicure
A simple manicure will always be a great idea. And the best part is that you can always recreate it at home with your favorite nail polish, saving money in the long run.
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Long nails with marble design
Another example of what a marble design manicure can do for your nails. Especially if they are as long as in the picture above.
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Lavender with light blue swirls
The vibrant lavender and the light blue color make a great team on the nails. We think that with a little bit of practice, you can master this nail design even without the help of your manicurist.
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Sparkly nails, sparkly days
Some sparkles here and there can make a great difference in your mood. Yes, something that seems so insignificant can change your whole day at a critical point. Try it and thank us later.
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Easy at home light purple nail design
This one is also easy to recreate at home. If you look a little more closely, the little white lines are far from perfect, but in the big picture, they look great.
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Lavender nail art on a nude base
If you’re a fan of a nude and short nail design, but you would like a touch that is in tune with the season, this minimalist lavender nail art is a great option.
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Lavender bush nail design inspo
For nature lovers, and especially for the ones who love the lavender flower, this is the ultimate lavender nail design. The nail art and the pink chrome on top make the whole manicure come together perfectly.
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Purple bliss on the nails
Who says you only need to choose one design and stick with it till the next salon visit? Nah, not in this house! Mix and match with an intention and in the end, the manicure will look great.
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“I mean it” lavender manicure design
We’re talking business for this one. The light pink with the lavender painted over the nude base is a move that says “I’m ready to negotiate”.
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Purple manicure with 3D elements
The 3D butterfly is the highlight of this manicure design. Even though we have a lot of elements that may make it look a little busy, the nail art is put together so nicely that in the end, everything looks harmonious.
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DIY purple nails
A purple nail polish and the mood to try something new. This is all you need to recreate the nail design above. Ready to try it?
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Cute purple shade, and cute daisy nail art. What can go wrong? Match the season with a fun manicure.
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Faded like your worries
Mix the techniques till you find the perfect match for you. Instead of the basic purple line French, you can try a faded design on the middle fingers.
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Purple sparkles to elevate your look
The purple sparkles on the base of the nail are a great way to elevate a basic-looking manicure. Try it at your next event.
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Chrome over a French manicure
A light purple chrome is the perfect touch to add to your white tip French nails. The pearlescent effect preserves the elegance of the nail and gives it an even more sophisticated touch.
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Lavender accent nail art
This beautiful and elegant nail design goes hand in hand with a lot of your daily activities.
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Purple chrome manicure idea
The chrome nail design is certainly a trend that is only growing in popularity. We have a lot of ways to integrate it into a purple nail design.
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