7 Easter Nail Ideas That Are As Scrumptious As Marshmallow Peeps

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Peeps may be a divisive candy, with people either loving or hating the marshmallowy sweets, but they're an undeniable staple of Easter. Alongside candies like robin eggs, Cadbury cremes, and chocolate-shaped bunnies, the chick and bunny-shaped confections mark an essential part of many families' spring celebrations. In addition to sweet treats, the holiday's aesthetic is all about pastel colors, blooming florals, and patterns like zigzags and polka dots. Cute bunnies and freshly-hatched chicks are similarly common motifs, while celebrations wouldn't be complete without an abundance of colorful eggs.

There are already short manicure ideas for spring that bring the sunshine, with elements like delicate florals, patchwork designs, and polka dots showing tons of promise for the season. At the same time, these Easter elements also lend themselves well to creative nail designs, ones that bring all the sugary sweetness of Peeps without the polarizing taste. So, whether you're looking for a delicious design or something dainty and demure, these Easter manicure ideas are each good enough to eat.

Classic Easter candy can be a surprising source of nail inspiration, and the design shared by @exPRESSonNailsByAmy is a great example. Not only does the press-on set feature vibrant pastels alongside a polka-dotted accent nail, but the sparkly, multicolored peeps really make this manicure stand out as an Easter design. To achieve a peep-centric look at home, you can order handcrafted sets or check out fan-made nail stickers. Otherwise, you can always take this inspo to your trusted nail tech to get a hand-painted manicure for the holiday.

If you've ever left your Easter candy in the car a little too long, then you might relate to this next manicure idea. Robin eggs are a staple of the Easter candy aesthetic, and their bright colors and speckled appearance similarly make for a festive nail design. Creator @heygreatnails used the mini chocolates as inspo in their set, putting a twist on the classic pattern by utilizing negative space to create a melting effect. Though the exact products used to create this look aren't known, pastel polishes like duri's Cloud True Blue are a good place to start.

Cadbury Creme Eggs may come from the United Kingdom, but they make for a delightful Easter treat no matter where you are. The chocolate candy, from its texture to its packaging, lends itself well to some festive manicures, as seen in the set shared by Instagram user @i.katie.ru. The artist really nailed the holiday manicure by incorporating 3D elements, emulating the candy's grooved chocolate texture and creamy filling with the use of embossing powder. The purple-and-gold accent nails, consisting of hues from the candy's iconic packaging, really complete the design. While everyday nail enthusiasts might not be able to recreate these 3D elements at home, a color like OPI's Purple With a Purpose Nail Lacquer is a good starting point for Cadbury-inspired nails.

For nail lovers who aren't quick to go all-out with the candy branding, there are still plenty of ways to channel the sweetness of spring into an Easter mani. For example, @jellynailsbychloe shared a strawberry-themed nail design that would fit in at any holiday celebration while still looking cute for everyday wear. While bows bring the coquette trend to the manicure, the scalloped edging alongside the pink-and-white plaid adds to the flirty and feminine vibe of this set. It's the tiny strawberries, though, that really make this design sparkle for the season, with Deco Beauty's Miffy is Sweet Durable & Long-Lasting Nail Art Stickers being an easy way to integrate the spring fruit into your Easter manicure.

Of course, you can always count on baby animals to bring Easter's themes of fertility and resurrection to your nail set, and chicks are one of the cutest options. Instagram user @onenailtorulethemall shared a bright and playful example, setting round yellow chicks against a nude base as the center of a manicure. Small, five-petaled flowers and yellow, asymmetrical scallops occupy the other nails, and the sunniness of the design is balanced out by the simple blooms and nude base. The creator used Everything Magpie products to create the look, with Essie's Salon-Quality Yellow Nail Polish being a great shade for non-gel nail lovers.

While the cottagecore aesthetic may not be quite as viral as it once was, the storybook vibes and rural inspiration make for a solid spring manicure. Creator @audrey_swatches provides a great example of this, incorporating striped floral patterns and patchwork elements to capture the homegrown, vintage feel of the aesthetic. Of course, including a goose and a rabbit among blooming flowers really makes this set feel Easter-ready. If you're not taking the hand-painted design to the salon, Duri's Monkeying Around Nail Polish makes for a great DIY starting point.

Lastly, nail enthusiasts who are fans of the trendy garden girl aesthetic should turn to insect-strewn gardens for Easter inspiration. Not only do the blossoming flowers capture the sunny vibes of the holiday, but the inclusion of creatures like butterflies, bees, and dragonflies brings a bit of whimsy to any design. For example, @nailsbyashleighr shared a nail set featuring pink, yellow, and blue flowers against a nude base, adding monarch butterflies and classic bees among the plants. To incorporate cutesy insects into your own nail set, check out items like Daydream Society's Backyard Bugs Nail Stickers or Inked by Dani's Butterfly Nail Art.