You can keep your cold, powdery pastels this spring - we're requesting lilac nails instead

On the left, a close-up of a hand with pastel lilac French tip nails by nail artist Mateja Novakovic/@matejanova and on the right, a picture of hands with bright lilac nails created by nail artist Julia Diogo/ @paintedbyjools | both featured in a pastel purple template .

This season, we've seen lavender shades get a lot of wear, but if you're looking for a nail colour that affords a similar look whilst being ever-so-slightly warmer, lilac is the perfect alternative.

While pastels are a given when spring rolls around, we can understand feeling hesitant about cooler or chalkier tones, like blue or mint green. That said, some spring nail colours bridge the gap between the milkier looks we've been seeing and bright, floral shades. Lilac, for instance, while similar to Lavender (which has been a favourite among the 2025 nail trends), boasts a pink undertone - and thus, feels like more of a natural progression from the sheer pink polishes we've been seeing.