Spring is here, and the nail colours that come with it are some of the best we've seen in years. The mood this season is soft, fresh and unapologetically pretty — think creamy pastels, sorbet tones and sheer jelly finishes that catch the light in the most satisfying way.
If you've been stuck in winter darks since October, this is your sign to switch it up. Here are seven shades from the Semilac One Touch Pastels collection that nail the spring 2026 look — all available on the UK site right now.
The Creamy Pastels
These four shades give you full, opaque colour in two coats. No streaking, no patchiness — just clean, solid pastel.
970 Limoncello
A light, buttery yellow inspired by lemon sorbet. This is the shade fashion editors keep calling the colour of spring 2026, and it's easy to see why. It's cheerful without being loud — works just as well on short nails as long ones.
The creamy formula means you get full coverage without needing three or four coats. One of those shades that looks even better in real life than in photos.
Shop Semilac 970 Limoncello — £10.99
971 Peach Please
Warm, delicate peach with a hint of neon glow underneath. It's the kind of shade that makes your hands look instantly sun-kissed, even in March. Flattering on every skin tone and subtle enough for work, but interesting enough that people notice.
Shop Semilac 971 Peach Please — £10.99
974 Bubbly Blue
Light pastel blue that feels fresh without tipping into icy territory. Blue nails were everywhere in 2025, and for spring 2026 the trend has softened — less bold cobalt, more powder blue sky. This shade hits that sweet spot perfectly.
Shop Semilac 974 Bubbly Blue — £10.99
966 Lavender Haze
Soft, dreamy lavender. Mauve and amethyst tones are one of the biggest colour stories this spring — beauty editors are calling it the natural evolution of last year's "quiet luxury" nails. This one is creamy, opaque and looks stunning paired with silver jewellery.
Shop Semilac 966 Lavender Haze — £10.99
The Jelly Shades
Here's where things get interesting. Jelly nails — that semi-transparent, glossy, "wet look" finish — are one of the standout trends for spring 2026. Instead of full opacity, these shades let a bit of your natural nail show through, creating a stained-glass effect that looks gorgeous in sunlight.
973 Jelly Mint
A sheer, milky mint with that signature jelly transparency. Build it up for more colour, or keep it at one coat for a barely-there tint. Either way, it looks like spring in a bottle.
Tip: layer it over Semilac 972 Mint to Be (the creamy mint version) on your accent nail for a tonal mint set that looks like you spent hours planning it.
Shop Semilac 973 Jelly Mint — £10.99
969 Jelly Kiss
Translucent, rosy pink with that wet, juicy finish. Think of it as the gel nail equivalent of a sheer lip gloss — effortless and feminine. This shade is perfect if you love the "clean girl" aesthetic but want something more interesting than a plain nude.
Shop Semilac 969 Jelly Kiss — £10.99
How to Style Them
You don't need to commit to a single shade. Here are three ways to wear the spring pastels:
Tonal set: Pick two shades from the same colour family — like 972 Mint to Be + 973 Jelly Mint, or 967 Pink Blush + 969 Jelly Kiss — and alternate them across your fingers. The mix of creamy and jelly finishes creates depth without any nail art skills required.
Micro French: Apply your chosen pastel just along the tip for a modern take on the French manicure. Works especially well with 970 Limoncello or 974 Bubbly Blue — unexpected colours that still look clean and polished.
One accent nail: Go full colour on one or two nails, and keep the rest in a neutral like 051 French Beige Milk or 582 Natural Rose. Simple, deliberate, and easy to pull off at home.
Get the Full Collection
If you can't pick just one (fair enough), the One Touch Pastels Collection includes all ten shades — the seven listed above plus 967 Pink Blush, 968 Cherry Pop, and 975 Purr-Ple — for £87.92 (20% off buying individually). Free colour swatches included so you can see them in person before painting.
All Semilac orders over £25 ship free to the UK. Every shade mentioned here is HEMA-free, vegan and dermatologically tested.
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