Creating delicate and elegant floral nail designs using pastel shades can be a fun and creative process. Here’s how you can achieve this look:

Materials Needed:

• Base coat
• Top coat
• Nail polish in pastel shades (pink, lavender, light blue, etc.)
• Nail art brushes or dotting tools
• Nail polish in green or brown for leaves and stems
• Nail polish remover
• Cotton swabs or pads

Steps:

1. Prepare Your Nails:
   • Clean your nails and remove any old nail polish.
   • Shape your nails using a nail file and gently push back your cuticles.
2. Apply Base Coat:
   • Apply a thin layer of base coat to protect your nails and help the polish adhere better.
   • Let it dry completely.
3. Apply Base Color:
   • Paint your nails with a pastel shade of your choice as the base color (e.g., light pink, lavender, or light blue).
   • Let it dry completely.
4. Create Floral Designs:
   • Use a nail art brush or dotting tool to create flower petals. Dip the brush or dotting tool into a different pastel color and carefully paint small petal shapes.
   • You can create different types of flowers by varying the number of petals and their shapes.
   • For more intricate designs, you can use multiple colors to add depth and detail to the flowers.
5. Add Leaves and Stems:
   • Use a fine nail art brush and green or brown nail polish to paint leaves and stems. Make sure to add these details around the flowers to enhance the overall design.
   • Be delicate and use light strokes for a more realistic effect.
6. Clean Up:
   • Use nail polish remover and a thin brush or cotton swab to clean up any excess polish around your nails.
7. Apply Top Coat:
   • Once your design is dry, apply a top coat to seal in the design and add shine.
   • Let it dry completely.

Tips:

• Start with simple flower designs and gradually move to more intricate patterns as you get comfortable.
• Practice on a piece of paper or a plastic sheet to perfect your flower shapes before painting them on your nails.
• Experiment with different color combinations and flower types to create a variety of looks.

Enjoy your elegant and delicate floral nail design!