Pastel nail polishes through the seasons
In winter, voluptuousness and sophistication
Winter calls for pure, soothing shades that contrast with the harshness of the cold outside. Winter pastel hues add a touch of softness and sophistication right to the tips of your nails, while remaining subtle.
Mint is a frosty pastel green polish that gives your nails a subtle freshness. It flatters fair skin and adds a touch of radiance to olive complexions. Pair it with cosy wool or cashmere outfits for a harmonious look.
Light Blue is a soft, delicate sky blue that adds a touch of brightness and lightness. Pair it with minimalist looks in cool or neutral tones, such as grey, black, white or nude.
Looking for a timeless off-white polish, a soft, milky shade that recalls the purity of snow? For a rich, creamy white manicure, reach for Crème: a lovely alternative to nude that looks beautiful on every skin tone.
Perfect for winter, Shell Beige is a seriously on-trend pinkish-beige polish that evokes the softness of a seashell and gives your nails a naturally sophisticated look. Easy to wear, it goes with every style and flatters both short and long nails. Need inspiration for a short-nail manicure? Find our pick of must-have colours in our dedicated article.
For even more inspiration, dive into our article on nail colours to wear in winter.
In spring, a breath of fresh air
With the arrival of warmer days, pastel colours brighten your hands with poetry and sweetness. Inspired by flowers in full bloom, pastel shades are a must-have this season, even appearing in trends spotted on the runways.
Let’s start with Pistachio, a modern, refreshing soft pastel green with yellow undertones that looks good enough to eat. Like a creamy sorbet, it suits both fair and deep skin tones.
Fancy a light touch on your fingertips? Choose Bubble, a light pastel blue with grey undertones that recalls a cloudless spring sky...
For a touch of poetry and romance on your nails, Lisa Lilas is a retro mauve that recalls the ’90s. We love pairing it with light, floral outfits.
As for Blossom, it’s a powdery, creamy pale pink polish reminiscent of cherry blossom petals. With its rich, glossy texture, this shade suits nails of every length and shape.
Embrace spring with our article on spring nail colour trends.
In summer, boldness and cheerfulness
Summer rhymes with sunshine and carefree days. Dare brighter pastel shades to enhance your tan and elevate a summer manicure: pink nails, yellow nails... which of these key colours will win you over most to shine on the sand?
As sunny as they come, Mimosa is an opaque pastel yellow that brings a bright, cheerful touch to your nails. Great for a chic, mood-boosting manicure, it pairs well with neutral shades like off-white or beige.
Like a summer breeze with hints of blue that invite you to daydream, meet Wisteria, a mauve as soft as blooming wisteria. Pair it with beige, peach or silver-toned outfits, and you’re all set!
Perfect for warming up your holiday tan, Bird of Paradise is a coral orange with pink highlights that brings your nails to life with a vibrant, daring touch. It looks beautiful with your favourite swimsuit!
Looking for a more understated soft pink? You’ll love Pastel Pink, a velvety pastel pink with beige undertones, like the mist on an early summer morning. Charming and eye-catching.
Want more colour for the holidays? Get your summer nails ready with our article on summer nail polish colours.
Autumn: warmth and softness
Autumn marks the return of muted colours and nature-inspired shades dressed in soft, warm tones.
Among the standout shades, Pale Rose is a nude pink with a subtle hint of beige. Its translucent finish makes it an ideal base shade for elegant Nail Art.
Warm up your hands with Abricot, a luminous orange that pairs beautifully with your autumn wardrobe.
Make a bold choice with Lemonade, a delicate, zesty yellow scattered with fine glitter for chic nails. It recalls autumn’s golden leaves. A little gem in a bottle, it’s an ideal choice for olive to deep skin tones!
Finally, Lilas takes centre stage: this delicate blue tinged with mauve looks like a calm sea beneath an autumn sunset. A breath of softness for your fingertips.
Fill this autumn with colour thanks to our article on the best nail polish colours to wear in autumn.
Our pastel nail art ideas
Pastel rainbow French manicure
Give the French manicure a new twist by tracing a fine line of colour along your nail tips for a mini French look, choosing from a wide palette of pastel shades. Guest stars: Wisteria, Lilas, Abricot, Pink Paradise and Mint. It’s a pretty pastel Nail Art look that’s easy to create and flatters nails of every length. Freshness and modern style guaranteed!
Minimalist design
Create original, on-trend nail art by playing with pretty colourful patterns: tiny bubbles, fine stripes or confetti… A minimalist, colourful manicure with a touch of whimsy, perfect for brightening up gloomy days.
Flower Power
Say it with flowers… Add little pastel flowers over a nude or white nail polish base. You can also create a lavender floral pattern on one of your nails for summery nail art. A spring manicure inspo that’s so cute!
Subtle gradients
Among the biggest nail art trends: the Gradient. A little more technical but with a guaranteed “wow!” effect, go for an ombré effect with two or three pastel shades that blend harmoniously, preferably on long nails. The perfect nail art for a summer evening!
Tips to make your pastel manicure last
Prep your nails like a pro
Start by filing your nails into the even shape you like: square, rounded, almond... Then take care of your cuticles: apply a drop of Effective Emollient to soften them before gently pushing them back with an orange stick or cuticle pusher. Next, buff the surface of your nails with a prep file to help the polish layers adhere. Brush away any remaining dust and degrease your nails with a gentle remover or Green™ degreaser. Your nails are now ready for their pastel manicure.
Apply a Base Coat and a Top Coat
Before applying your polish, be sure to apply a protective base (Green™ Base Coat or Green Flash™ Vitamin Base Coat if you’re using Green Flash™️ semi-permanent polish) for a flawless, long-lasting manicure. The protective base ensures even application, strengthens nails and extends the wear of your semi-permanent polish to up to 12 days.
Finish your manicure with a layer of Sunshine Top Coat (if you’re using Green™️ polish) or Green Flash™ Top Coat if you’ve chosen Green Flash™️ LED polish. Top Coat seals in the colour and gives your polish shine and lasting wear.
Unlimited pastels with nail polish sets
Calling all pastel lovers: the Trio sets and Rainbow 5-colour sets let you create plenty of combinations from a wide choice of on-trend colours, whether you prefer classic Green™ polish or Green Flash™ semi-permanent polish. To change up your pastel shades with the seasons, explore our organic nail polish too, in the bio-sourced spirit of Green™. Choose several pastel shades for a unique manicure that changes with the seasons. With these sets, anything goes… Enjoy!
Pastel nail polishes are your beauty allies, whatever the season! Mix things up by adapting your palette as the months go by, and let your creativity run free with original nail art. Our pastel collection was designed to bring a little freshness and cheerfulness to your hands... and your everyday life! Share your pastel manicures on social media and don't forget to tag us. We can't wait to discover your creations 😍
