Pastel polishes through the seasons
In winter, voluptuousness and sophistication
Winter invites pure and soothing shades that create a contrast with the harshness of the cold outside. Winter pastel hues bring a touch of softness and sophistication to the tips of your nails while remaining discreet.
Mint is a pastel “frosted” green polish that gives your nails a subtle freshness. It enhances fair skin and adds a touch of brightness to matte complexions. Pair it with cozy wool or cashmere outfits for a beautiful harmony.
Light Blue is a sky blue, soft and delicate, that brings a touch of light and lightness. Pair it with minimalist looks in cool or neutral tones, such as gray, black, white, or nude.
Are you looking for a timeless off-white polish, a milky and enveloping shade that recalls the purity of snow? For a rich and creamy white manicure, Crème is what you need, a successful alternative to nude and stunning on all skin tones.
Perfect for the winter season, Shell Beige is a trendy rosy beige polish that evokes the softness of a seashell and gives your nails a naturally sophisticated effect. Simple to wear, it matches all styles and enhances both short and long nails. Need inspiration for your short nail manicures? Find our selection of must-have colors in our dedicated article.
And to discover even more inspiration, dive into our article on colors to wear on nails in winter.
In spring, a breath of renewal
With the arrival of sunny days, pastel colors illuminate your hands with poetry and indulgence. Inspired by blooming flowers, pastel shades are a must-have this season and can be seen in trends spotted on the runways.
Let's start with Pistachio, a soft pastel green with yellow undertones, modern and refreshing, that makes your mouth water. Like a creamy sorbet, it suits both light and dark skin tones.
Want lightness at your fingertips? Choose Bubble, a light pastel blue with gray undertones, reminiscent of a clear spring sky on the horizon...
For a touch of poetry and romance on your nails, Lisa Lilas is a retro mauve that echoes the 90s. It pairs perfectly with light and floral outfits.
As for Blossom, it is a powdery pale pink and creamy polish, reminiscent of cherry blossom petals. With its rich and shiny texture, this polish color suits all nail lengths and shapes.
Answer the call of spring by checking out our article on spring color trends for nails.
In summer, boldness and cheerfulness
Summer rhymes with sunshine and carefreeness. Dare to wear more vibrant pastel shades to enhance your tan and jazz up a summer manicure: pink nails, yellow nails... which of these key colors will seduce you the most to shine on the sand?
Sunny as can be, Mimosa is that opaque pastel yellow that adds a lively and joyful touch to your nails. Great for a chic manicure that lifts your spirits, it goes well with neutral shades like off-white or beige.
A summer breeze with bluish hints inviting daydreams, here is Wisteria, a mauve as soft as blooming wisteria. Pair it with outfits in beige, peach, or silver tones and you’re all set!
Fabulous for warming up your holiday tan, Bird of Paradise is a coral orange with pink highlights that awakens your nails with a touch as vibrant as it is bold. It pairs perfectly with your best swimsuit!
Looking for a softer, more discreet pink? You’ll love Pastel Pink, a velvety pastel pink with beige undertones, like the mist of a summer morning. Charming, it draws attention.
Want more colors for the holidays? Get your summer nails ready with our article on summer polish colors.
Autumn: warmth and softness
Autumn marks the return of muted colors and nature-inspired shades adorned with soft and warm tones.
Among the standout colors, Pale Rose is a nude pink subtly tinted with beige. Translucent, it’s an ideal base color for elegant nail art.
Your hands warm up with Abricot, a bright orange that pairs wonderfully with your autumn wardrobe.
Be bold with Lemonade, a delicate and tangy yellow sprinkled with fine glitter for chic nails. It recalls the golden leaves of autumn. A gem in a bottle, it’s the ideal choice for medium to dark skin tones!
Finally, Lilas steals the show: this delicate blue tinged with mauve looks like a calm sea under an autumn sunset. A breath of softness on the nail tips.
This autumn, fill up on colors with our article on ideal nail polish colors to wear in autumn.
Our pastel nail art ideas
Pastel French rainbow
Revisit the French manicure by highlighting the tip of your nails with a fine line of color like a mini French, using a wide palette of pastel colors. Featuring: Wisteria, Lilas, Abricot, Pink Paradise and Mint. Here is a pretty simple pastel nail art that enhances all nail lengths. Freshness and modernity guaranteed!
Minimalist design
Create an original and trendy nail art by playing with pretty colorful patterns: small bubbles, fine stripes or confetti… A minimalist and colorful manicure with a touch of whimsy, perfect to brighten the mood.
Flower Power
Say it with flowers… Add small pastel flowers on a nude or white polish base. You can also create a lavender floral pattern on one of your nails for a summery nail art. A super cute spring manicure inspo!
Subtle gradients
Among the biggest nail art trends: the Gradient. A bit more technical but with a guaranteed “wow!” effect, opt for an ombré effect with two or three pastel shades that blend harmoniously, preferably done on long nails. The perfect nail art for a summer evening!
Tips to make your pastel manicure last
Prepare the nail like a pro
Start by filing your nails to get the uniform shape you like: square, rounded, almond-shaped... Then take care of your cuticles: apply a drop of Effective Emollient to soften them before gently pushing them back with a boxwood stick or a cuticle pusher. Next, polish the nail surface with a preparatory file to improve polish adhesion. Clean residual dust and degrease the nails with a gentle remover or a Green™ degreaser. There you go, your nails are ready for their pastel manicure.
Apply a base coat and a top coat
Before applying your polish layer, be sure to apply a protective base (Green Base Coat or Green Base Coat vitaminée Green Flash™ if you are using a Green Flash™️ semi-permanent polish) to achieve a perfect and long-lasting manicure. The protective base ensures an even application, strengthens nails, and extends the wear of your semi-permanent polish up to 12 days.
Complete your polish application by applying a layer of Top coat Sunshine (if you are using a Green™ polish) or Top Coat Green Flash™ if you have chosen a Green Flash™ LED polish. The top coat seals the color, ensures shine and good tenue of the polish.
Pastel to your heart’s content with polish sets
Attention pastel lovers: the Trio sets and Rainbow 5 colors allow you to create many combinations from a wide selection of trendy colors, in classic Green™ polish or Green Flash™ semi-permanent polish, depending on your preferences and desires. To vary pastel shades throughout the seasons, also explore our organic nail polishes, in the Green™ bio-sourced spirit. You can choose several pastel shades for a unique and evolving manicure throughout the seasons. With them, anything is possible… Enjoy!
Pastel color polishes are your beauty allies, no matter the season! Vary the pleasures by adapting your palette throughout the months and let your creativity run free with original nail art. Our pastel collection was designed to bring a little touch of freshness and cheerfulness to your hands... and to your daily life! Share your pastel manicures on social media and don’t forget to tag us. We can’t wait to see your creations 😍
