
Hey, bestie! Spring is finally here, and you know what that means—time to refresh those nails with some seriously stunning designs! I’ve been obsessing over Spring Coffin Nail Ideas 2025, and let me tell you, this year’s trends are everything. From soft pastels to chic ombre styles, I’ve rounded up 25 ideas that’ll have you running to your nail tech (or grabbing your nail kit at home).
I’ll walk you through each design, step by step, so you can recreate them easily. Plus, I’ll share some personal tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way. Ready to get inspired? Let’s go!
1. Baby Pink Coffin Acrylic Nails with Gold Foil Accents
Picture this: Soft baby pink nails, medium length, with delicate gold foil accents on the ring finger. It’s like spring sunshine on your fingertips!
- Step 1: Start with a base coat to protect your nails.
- Step 2: Apply two coats of baby pink polish (I love OPI’s “Bubble Bath” for this).
- Step 3: On your ring finger, add a thin layer of clear polish and gently press gold foil pieces onto it.
- Step 4: Seal everything with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If you’re new to foil accents, use tweezers to place the foil—it’s way easier!
2. French Pastel Tips with a Twist
Picture this: Classic French tips, but instead of white, think lavender, mint, and blush pink. So chic and perfect for spring brunches!
- Step 1: Apply a nude base color (I swear by Essie’s “Ballet Slippers”).
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, paint the tips in alternating pastel shades.
- Step 3: Add a tiny rhinestone at the base of each tip for a little sparkle.
- Step 4: Finish with a matte top coat for a modern look.
Personal story: I wore this design to my best friend’s bridal shower last spring, and everyone asked where I got my nails done. Nope, just me and my trusty nail kit!
3. Acrylic Ombre in Blush and White
Picture this: A gradient of soft blush pink fading into white, like a spring sunset on your nails.
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Use a makeup sponge to dab blush pink polish onto the tips, blending it upward.
- Step 3: Repeat until you get the perfect gradient.
- Step 4: Clean up the edges with a small brush dipped in acetone.
- Step 5: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: Wet the sponge slightly before applying polish—it helps the gradient blend smoother.
4. Medium-Length Pink Nails with Floral Accents
Picture this: Medium-length coffin nails in a soft pink shade, with tiny hand-painted daisies on the ring finger. Adorable, right?
- Step 1: Apply two coats of your favorite pink polish.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush or dotting tool, paint small white daisies with yellow centers.
- Step 3: Add green leaves for a pop of color.
- Step 4: Finish with a glossy top coat to make the design pop.
Personal story: I tried this design for Easter last year, and my niece thought I had real flowers on my nails. Cutest compliment ever!
5. Pastel Rainbow Coffin Nails
Picture this: Each nail painted in a different pastel shade—lavender, mint, baby blue, peach, and yellow. It’s like a candy-colored dream!
- Step 1: Choose your pastel polishes (I recommend a set for consistency).
- Step 2: Paint each nail a different color.
- Step 3: Add a glossy top coat to make the colors pop.
Pro tip: If you want to take it up a notch, add a holographic glitter accent nail. Trust me, it’s chef’s kiss.
6. Glitter Ombre Coffin Nails
Picture this: A soft pink base with glitter fading from the tips upward. Perfect for adding a little sparkle to your spring look!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of baby pink polish.
- Step 2: Use a sponge to dab glitter polish onto the tips, blending it upward.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring wedding, and it looked amazing in all the photos. Glitter for the win!
7. Minimalist Pastel Stripes
Picture this: Nude nails with thin pastel stripes running diagonally. Simple, chic, and totally spring-ready.
- Step 1: Apply a nude base coat.
- Step 2: Using striping tape, create diagonal lines on each nail.
- Step 3: Paint over the tape with pastel polishes.
- Step 4: Remove the tape carefully and seal with a top coat.
Pro tip: If you don’t have striping tape, use scotch tape cut into thin strips.
8. Milky Pastel Swirls
Picture this: Soft, milky pastel nails with swirls of lavender, mint, and peach. It’s like a spring sky at sunrise!
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, create swirls with pastel polishes. Don’t overthink it—let the brush flow naturally.
- Step 3: Blend the colors slightly with a clean brush for a watercolor effect.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If you mess up, just swipe a bit of acetone on a brush and clean up the edges. No one will ever know!
9. Holographic French Tips
Picture this: Classic French tips, but with a holographic twist. Imagine the light catching every color of the rainbow on your tips—so dreamy!
- Step 1: Apply a nude base coat.
- Step 2: Use striping tape to mark off the tips.
- Step 3: Paint the tips with holographic polish (I’m obsessed with Holo Taco’s “Linear Holo” collection).
- Step 4: Remove the tape carefully and seal with a top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring festival, and I swear, every time the sun hit my nails, I felt like a glittery unicorn. 🦄
10. Spring Garden Nails
Picture this: Soft green nails with tiny hand-painted flowers and leaves. It’s like having a mini garden on your fingertips!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel green polish.
- Step 2: Using a dotting tool, create small flowers in pink, yellow, and white.
- Step 3: Add tiny green leaves around the flowers.
- Step 4: Finish with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If freehand painting feels intimidating, use nail stickers or decals for the flowers. Easy peasy!
11. Pearl-Embellished Pastels
Picture this: Soft pastel nails with tiny pearl accents near the cuticle. Elegant, timeless, and oh-so-springy!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of your favorite pastel polish.
- Step 2: Using nail glue, place small pearls near the base of each nail.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat to keep the pearls in place.
Personal story: I wore this design to a baby shower last spring, and it matched the pastel decor perfectly. Bonus points for being Instagram-worthy!
12. Abstract Pastel Art
Picture this: Nails painted in soft pastel shades with abstract lines and shapes. Think modern art, but on your nails!
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, create abstract lines and shapes with pastel polishes.
- Step 3: Let your creativity flow—there’s no right or wrong here!
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If you’re not confident in your freehand skills, use striping tape to create clean lines and geometric shapes.
13. Glitter Gradient with Pastel Base
Picture this: A soft pastel base with a glitter gradient starting from the cuticle and fading toward the tip. So sparkly and fun!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Use a sponge to dab glitter polish near the cuticle, blending it upward.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring concert, and it looked amazing under the stage lights. Glitter truly makes everything better!
14. Matte Pastel Nails with Glossy Accents
Picture this: Soft matte pastel nails with glossy stripes or dots for a subtle contrast. Chic and understated!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Use striping tape to create lines or dots, then paint over them with glossy top coat.
- Step 3: Remove the tape carefully and seal with a matte top coat.
Pro tip: If you don’t have striping tape, use a toothpick to create dots or lines.
15. Springtime Animal Print
Picture this: Pastel nails with tiny animal prints like leopard spots or zebra stripes in soft pink and lavender. Wild, but in the cutest way!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, create small leopard spots or zebra stripes in contrasting pastel shades.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I tried this design for a spring-themed party, and it was such a hit. Everyone thought I got them done at a high-end salon—nope, just me and my nail kit!
16. Pastel Marble Nails
Picture this: Swirls of pastel pink, lavender, and mint creating a dreamy marble effect. It’s like a spring sky on your nails!
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Drop small dots of pastel polishes onto your nails.
- Step 3: Use a toothpick or thin brush to swirl the colors together.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If you’re nervous about freehand marbling, try water marbling for a similar effect.
17. Glitter Tips with Pastel Base
Picture this: Soft pastel nails with glitter just on the tips—simple yet so sparkly!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Use striping tape to mark off the tips.
- Step 3: Apply glitter polish to the tips and remove the tape.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring picnic, and it looked amazing in the sunlight. Glitter truly makes everything better!
18. Pastel Checkerboard Nails
Picture this: Tiny pastel checkerboard patterns on each nail. So retro and fun!
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Use striping tape to create a grid pattern.
- Step 3: Paint alternating squares with pastel polishes.
- Step 4: Remove the tape and seal with a top coat.
Pro tip: If you don’t have striping tape, use a thin brush to create the grid.
19. Spring Sky Nails
Picture this: Baby blue nails with fluffy white clouds and a tiny rainbow accent. It’s like carrying a piece of the sky with you!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of baby blue polish.
- Step 2: Use a dotting tool to create fluffy white clouds.
- Step 3: Add a tiny rainbow on one nail using pastel shades.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring festival, and it was such a hit. Everyone kept asking to see my nails up close!
20. Pastel Polka Dots
Picture this: Soft pastel nails with tiny polka dots in contrasting shades. Playful and perfect for spring!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Use a dotting tool to create polka dots in contrasting pastel shades.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: For a twist, try different-sized dots for a fun, whimsical look.
21. Spring Butterfly Nails
Picture this: Pastel nails with tiny hand-painted butterflies. So delicate and dreamy!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, paint small butterflies in pastel shades.
- Step 3: Add tiny antennae with a black polish or nail art pen.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a garden party, and it matched the floral decor perfectly. Bonus points for being Instagram-worthy!
22. Pastel Gradient with Rhinestones
Picture this: A gradient of pastel shades with tiny rhinestones near the cuticle. Elegant and eye-catching!
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Use a sponge to create a gradient with pastel polishes.
- Step 3: Add tiny rhinestones near the cuticle with nail glue.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: Use tweezers to place the rhinestones for precision.
23. Spring Fruit Nails
Picture this: Pastel nails with tiny hand-painted strawberries, lemons, and cherries. So cute and fruity!
- Step 1: Apply two coats of pastel polish.
- Step 2: Using a thin brush, paint small fruits like strawberries, lemons, and cherries.
- Step 3: Add green leaves for a pop of color.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a brunch date, and my friends couldn’t stop complimenting my nails. It’s such a fun, cheerful look!
24. Pastel Glitter French Tips
Picture this: Classic French tips, but with pastel glitter instead of white. So sparkly and chic!
- Step 1: Apply a nude base coat.
- Step 2: Use striping tape to mark off the tips.
- Step 3: Apply pastel glitter polish to the tips and remove the tape.
- Step 4: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Pro tip: If you don’t have striping tape, use a thin brush to create the tips.
25. Spring Sunset Nails
Picture this: A gradient of peach, pink, and lavender, like a spring sunset on your nails.
- Step 1: Apply a white base coat.
- Step 2: Use a sponge to create a gradient with peach, pink, and lavender polishes.
- Step 3: Seal with a glossy top coat.
Personal story: I wore this design to a spring wedding, and it looked amazing in all the photos. The gradient effect is so mesmerizing!
Okay, bestie, I could go on forever, but I’ll stop here for now. Which of these ideas are you dying to try? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to save this for your next nail appointment. Trust me, your nails will thank you! 💖🌸
P.S. If you try any of these, tag me in your pics—I’d love to see your creations!
This format keeps it fun, relatable, and packed with actionable advice, just like you wanted! Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any specific design or add more ideas. 😊