50 Quirky Pastel Purple Nail Designs for 2024

How about some pastel purple nail designs if you really want to stand out in your next manicure? A specific look and one sure to stand out from the crowd. Pastel nails have been a growing trend for a while and there’s just something about this style in purple that just works for me.

Purple is a universally flattering color that can be both with just a slight tweak to shade. From jeans to a ball gown, this color works and the pastel just softens the vibrant color without taking anything away from it. Whether you’re headed to a wedding or just wanting to add a touch of quirk to your look, this works.

We scrolled through thousands of nail designs to share our favorites. There’s a little bit of everything here, from the classic to the modern so whether you want to copy a design or just get some ideas – we’ve got you covered.

Living my best life in pastel purple because life is just too short for boring nails. ??

pastel purple nail polish design
Check out these pink to purple ombré nails that look so posh because of the large Swarovski crystals and gems.
pastel purple nail designs
These are some very simple pastel purple nails. If you want to add a bit of shine to it, then add a silver glitter nail and watch your nail set transform.
pastel purple nails
Here we’ve got these long coffin nails with a very subtle two-tone ombré. I love how the French tip designs are topped with some multi-colored butterflies.
pastel purple nail design
I love how this nail set feels so light on the hands. We’ve got fully painted purple nails paired with brown nails with purple daisies on top.
pastel purple nails
How gorgeous are these tips? We’ve got some plain natural pink nails with purple French tips. It’s a very simple and classy-looking design.
pastel purple nail design
Here’s a purple nail set that’s paired with some white and sparkly nails. I love the subtle addition of sparkle using the gems and silver glitter.
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I love this round-shaped multi-hued purple set. The color difference of each nail isn’t that noticeable, but I do like how there was some subtle sparkle added to the accent nail.
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I’m surprised with how well this entire set’s color palette goes so well with each other. We’ve got these really bright green nails matched with more subtle pastel purple accent nails.
pastel purple nail design
This wouldn’t be a pastel purple nail collection if we didn’t have some simple short square-shaped nails painted with classic pastel polish.
pastel purple nail design
This nail set looks really clean and classy at the same time. I love how the tips look with the silver shimmer lining.
pastel purple nail design
This is a full pastel set with some pink, yellow, and white tips mixed with some blue cloud nails. These colors and designs together are so cute and light on the nails.
pastel purple nail polish design
I love it when nail sets are able to incorporate a bunch of exciting designs using just a few colors. My favorite has to be the white nail with a purple circle in the middle.
pastel purple nail polish design
I really love how the accent nails look like a watercolor painting. We’ve got some pastel purple nails paired with white nails with some leaves on top.
pastel purple nail art
pastel purple nail polish design
How gorgeous are these nails? If you want a bolder nail design using soft colors, then choose a longer nail length with either a square or tapered shape. I love the purple glitter and the ombrés.
pastel purple nail art
Pastel colors on short nails are the absolute cutest! This nail set is so wearable because of the adorable colors and designs on them.
pastel purple nails
We’ve got these almond-shaped nails with a mix of fully painted nails and French tips. The colors are all light and are topped with some adorable designs too.
pastel purple nail polish design
I am in love with this nail set. I love the abstract wave designs and the deep purple glitter it’s lined with because it gives so much dimension to the look.
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This set’s slightly similar to the previous one, but this one’s shorter and doesn’t have added glitter to it. I think that this nail set’s design is really trendy these days.
pastel purple nail art
Here’s a nail set that incorporates fully painted nails and French tips. I really love how a two-tone glitter nail was added to make the look seem more attractive.
pastel purple nail art
Here we’ve got this classic pink to white ombré set topped with some gems. I like how they were paired with some really light-colored nails. This entire set looks so cute and classy at the same time.
pastel purple nail art
This is how you make your nails both classy and glamorous at the same time! We have these gorgeous long nails topped with some sparkles and gems. I also like how there’s a very subtle pastel marble design too.
pastel purple nail designs
This nail set is perfect for those who prefer short round-shaped nails. We’ve got some checkered nails, pink hearts, yellow moons, and some candy-colored nails.
pastel purple nail art
These nails remind me so much of Easter eggs because of the round shape and the light candy colors.
pastel purple nail designs
These multi-hued nails just seem so dreamy! Aside from the layered waves, we’ve also got some clouds and some sparkles on top!
pastel purple nail designs
If you’re a fan of flowers, then you’re going to like this set. We’ve got these pastel purple nails with a white accent nail with a bunch of lavender on them.
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We’re bringing you some short nails with a classic design that you could never go wrong with. In addition, we have some pastel purple French tips on some simple pink nails.
pastel purple nail design
I love how posh this nail set is. Paired with the light pastel nails are these clear nails with some glitters on the tips. My favorite is the unique silver slanted detailing.
pastel purple nail polish design
You could never go wrong with some gold foil. We’ve got this nail set which looks pretty simple. There’s a slightly marbled accent nail that’s topped with gold foil, which elevates the look.
pastel purple nails
pastel purple nail polish design
I really love looks like this. We’ve got these multi-colored heart-shaped nails with these adorable teddy bears on top. It’s definitely a set anyone could wear!
pastel purple nail designs
Here’s another French tip set that’s a lot more simple and mature-looking. Each nail is painted with a different-colored tip and is topped with a small daisy.
pastel purple nail polish design
I love how there are two different vibes on these nail sets. One hand is a lot more bright because of the neon colors, while the other is more subtle because the base isn’t too bright, to begin with.
pastel purple nails
We’ve all fallen in love with the pink to white ombré nail design in the past; why not give pink to purple nails a try too?
pastel purple nails
This nail set definitely wants to stand out and sparkle. The pinkies are painted with some purple sparkles, while the accent nail has some cute white stars and dots on top.
pastel purple nail art
I really like how this pastel nail set is matched with some monochromatic deeper purple sparkles. I also like how the accent butterfly designs are almost the same color as the glitter.
pastel purple nail polish design
Here’s a nail set that I would probably wear if I was in the mood for something light and classy. We’ve got some fully painted nails with French tips and some flowers on top.
pastel purple nail design
How adorable is this nail set? We’ve got a mix of pink and purple. My favorite design has to be the pink painted nails with purple hearts on top.
pastel purple nails
Purple really is starting to grow on me! This is one of my favorite nail sets from this collection because of how beautiful the deep purple sparkly is complemented by the light purple tips.
pastel purple nails
pastel purple nail design ideas
Here’s another nail set that’s classy and wearable! I love the presence of empty spaces, which makes the entire nail set look so much cleaner.
pastel purple nail design ideas
This nail set is pretty simple. I like how all nails are painted with some pastel purple tips. This includes the multi-colored flower tips.
pastel purple nails
If you wanna mix some bright colors with your pastel nails, then you definitely should! This nail set has some multi-colored geometric patterns paired with fully painted purple nails.
pastel purple nail designs
I really appreciate the designs on this set. I love the multi-colored streaks, the foil nails, and the pastel-painted nails.
pastel purple nail designs
These short square-shaped pastel purple nails are perfectly paired with some deeper purple accent nails that are topped with some silver foil flakes.
pastel purple nail art
If you’re unsure of how to add some sparkle to your nails, then you can use this nail set as inspiration. Add some sparkles and butterflies to your clear tips, and you’re good to go!
pastel purple nail designs
This set is adorable. I really like how the simple pastel-painted nails are paired with this unique large crystal.
pastel purple nail designs
Here’s another accent nail idea. If you’ve got some fully painted nails, you can add a little bit of sparkle and a cute design of the same color.
pastel purple nail art
This is like taking a trip down memory lane. We’ve got these classy purple French tips.
pastel purple nail art
I like how there are two finishes to this nail set. The pointy Frenchies have got a matte finish, while the clear nail topped with flowers and gems have a sheen finish.

I’m loving the relaxing style of pastel purple nails. If you try this for yourself, let us see! Whether you copy one of these designs or come up with something different, we’re here for it. Our inspiration photos come from user submissions and open sources and we’ll always give credit. All of the fantastic styles belong to their respective owners. If we’ve got a credit wrong or you’d rather we don’t feature you – just drop us an email.

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