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If you don't have a degree in color theory, the rainbow manicure trend — with every fingernail painted a different color — might feel a little intimidating. It's hard enough to pick one polish, so the thought of curating five that play well together (undertones and all) brings on a massive headache. Luckily, for those who've been hesitant to try the look, the summer variation on the multicolored manicure is the most wearable yet. The key is sticking with soft, pastel polishes.
Ahead, we've rounded up photos that showcase exactly how to pull off the pastel rainbow manicure. It's one part fun, one sunshine-y — but it's still attainable for those who tend to fall back on the French manicure because it sidesteps bright neons for more muted shades. From baby pink paired with creamsicle orange to a lavender and light green combo, read on to find your soft-hued rainbow manicure inspiration.
Here, nail pro Chloe mixed five pastel-toned polishes: baby blue, lavender, and three different variations of pink.Nail artist Betina Goldstein calls this look "matte summer sunshine."The pastel rainbow was practically tailor-made for short, clean fingernails. This particular look, by SMP Nails, also incorporates glitter to make the mani even more festive.Cool-toned shades — like mossy green and grey-blue — will give you a fresh, earthy vibe. Plus, this version by influencer Julianna Strickland, doubles the number of polishes to create a two-tone effect.We're guessing the single-tone creamsicle manicure will be popular for summer. But now we're thinking we'll try a variation, like this design out of Celine Salon in Copenhagen, and combo our peach polish with a Starburst pink.One commenter dubbed this soft blend of tones debuted on Majesty’s Pleasure Spa's Instagram feed a "pastel delight."We're influenced two-fold: by nail artist Alicja Fasuga's fun rainbow manicure and the dainty wrist tattoo, inked in perfect cursive.According to French artist Julie Ongles, long, squared tips make the perfect backdrop for a pastel rainbow.Paintbucket nail artist Elizabeth Sanchez gives us asymmetrical pastels plus art-deco designs over top.
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