Color Trends

Green nails: THE must-try manicure trend

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Feeling the urge to disconnect and reconnect with nature—right down to your nails? It’s no surprise, given the growing love for green nail polish and its many shades. Mint green, aqua green, forest green, sage green, pastel green… there’s something for everyone! This versatile color has made its way from beauty trends to fashion runways. Discover all our green manicure and nail art ideas, perfect for both Green™ and Green Flash™ polish, whether on short or long nails.

 

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The softness of delicate greens

If you're looking for a refined and elegant look with a pop of color, soft green polishes are the perfect choice. They complement all skin tones while remaining subtle. These shades offer a hint of spring, blooming nature, and sunshine.

Mint: this refreshing minty shade will give your nails the dreamy look of a sea goddess emerging from turquoise waters. It enhances both fair and sun-kissed skin tones. A must-have for a fresh and trendy manicure.

Pistachio: this pale green with soft yellow undertones is simply irresistible. Its luminous and natural finish makes it the perfect choice for a chic manicure or a spring-inspired nail art look. A super trendy shade that looks stunning on both short and long nails.

Mint and Pistachio nail polish swatches near a cup of whipped cream
Mint for a fresh touch and Pistachio for softness and a deliciously chic vibe.

 

The boldness of deep greens

For those who love a bold pop of color, nothing beats deep greens with rich, natural tones. These sophisticated and confident shades add a glamorous touch, making them perfect for flawless nail art or an elegant summer manicure in the season’s must-have colors.

Poison: this shimmering forest green is mesmerizing with its deep, intense color. Its rich hue exudes elegance, while its sparkling finish adds a playful, modern twist, making it perfect for a flawless look.

Khaki: With its gray undertones, this khaki green polish is perfect for a timeless yet bold manicure. Paired with soft shades like pale pink or white, it creates a chic yet playful look with a touch of originality.

Jade: This mineral-inspired green offers a sense of calm and serenity. Its deep yet subtle tone gives nails a naturally elegant look, ideal for a French manicure with a crisp white tip or a touch of gold glitter.

Jade polish in use, Poison green swatch, Khaki polish worn
Jade, Poison, Khaki: three intense green shades for a manicure full of character.

 

The Brat Green Wave

With the Y2K revival, Brat nails have become a major trend. Inspired by the hit album Brat by Charli XCX, this manicure trend stands in contrast to nude polishes and the clean girl aesthetic. The key rule? Go for a neon green shade, just like the album cover. Here are Manucurist’s perfect Brat polishes:

Brazil: An ultra-bright, pop green that captures the essence of sunshine, dance, and joy. With this polish, the spirit of Copacabana Beach comes to life on your nails, wrapped in a vibrant green glow.

Artichaut: With its warm yellow undertones, this rich and lively green is perfect for the veggie-lover in you. Neither too subtle nor too flashy, it has just the right amount of boldness to embrace the Brat nails trend with elegance—ideal for a daring summer manicure.

Artichaut polish swatch, Brazil polish in use
Artichaut and Brazil are the perfect shades to rock the Brat nails trend.

 

The Subtlety of Hidden Greens

For those who love green but prefer a more understated approach, or for anyone unsure about this color—sometimes seen as a lucky charm, sometimes as a sign of misfortune—opt for greens that blend effortlessly with other shades for a softer effect.

Sauge: This gray-green shade with botanical hues is an elegant way to embrace the green polish trend subtly. Chic and calming, this refined color is perfect for those seeking a natural touch with understated charm.

Dark Clover: A mix between teal and deep green, this mysterious and sophisticated shade plays with light to reveal its true depth. A dark, intense polish with shifting reflections, creating an effortlessly elegant and intriguing manicure.

Sauge polish displayed on a tray, Dark Clover polish in use
Sauge and Dark Clover—greens that shift between soft gray tones and rich blue reflections.

 

5 Nail Art Ideas to Play with Green Polish

Why not make green your new favorite shade? A true beauty chameleon, its many tones adapt to every season and mood. Discover our selection of green nail art ideas to give your manicure a unique and trendy touch.

Wavy Jade

This retro-futuristic nail art beautifully showcases our Jade green polish. Applied over a Hortencia pink base, these hypnotic waves evoke a cosmic aesthetic, perfect for a modern and avant-garde look.

Wavy Jade nail art and Jade polish swatch
Wavy patterns as mesmerizing as the deep green of Jade, for a retro-futuristic look (@lovebykaro).

 

Artichoke Glazed

For a delicate and enchanting style, this minimalist frosted-effect nail art pairs the Artichaut polish with Glazed Powder. The result? A subtle icy finish that adds a hint of magic to your green nails.

Artichaut green glows with a frosty shimmer thanks to Glazed Powder (@griffegriffegriffe).

 

Radiant Jade & Shimmer

With its cool undertones, Jade pairs beautifully with the golden bronze of Shimmer. Alternate between green and gold nails or create graphic nail art with fine brush strokes—the perfect manicure for any season.

The perfect balance between deep Jade green and golden bronze Shimmer for a radiant manicure (@look8thenails).

 

Poison French Manicure

The classic French manicure gets a twist with our Poison polish—a deep, iridescent green—enhanced with a subtle touch of Cactus biodegradable glitter over a nude base. A chic and sophisticated upgrade!

Poison French manicure with Cactus glitter
The classic French manicure reimagined with deep, iridescent Poison green and a hint of Cactus glitter (@look8thenails).

 

Valentine’s Mint Heart

For a subtle way to wear your heart on your nails, this manicure is perfect. Over a Hortencia pink base, add tiny Mint green hearts for a trendy and delicate look.

Mint heart nail art with Hortencia and Green Flash Mint polish
Hortencia pink adorned with mini Mint hearts for a soft and romantic manicure (@matejanova).

 

Pro Tips for a Long-Lasting Green Manicure

Fallen for a Green™ nail polish or a Green Flash™ gel polish? Here are some tips to extend the wear of your green manicure and keep your hands looking flawless for longer.

Prep Your Nails Like a Pro

  • File your nails to achieve your desired shape and length.

  • Apply a bit of Effective Emollient to your cuticles and gently push them back using an orange stick or cuticle pusher.

  • Smooth the nail surface gently using a prepping buffer.

  • Clean and degrease your nails using Green™ degreaser.

Emollient with nail files and cuticle pusher
Everything you need for perfect nail prep in one complete set.

 

Base & Top Coat: The Secret to Long-Lasting Color

Applying base coat on hands
Base coat & top coat—must-haves for protecting and extending the life of your manicure.

 

Hydrate & Protect

  • Regularly massage your nails and cuticles with a few drops of Nourishing Cuticle Oil. Daily application, especially in winter, deeply hydrates your nails and helps optimize polish longevity.

  • For extra nourishment and strengthening, nothing beats the Nourishing Nail Pen. Enriched with castor oil, vitamin E, and pistachio extracts, this highly concentrated treatment is perfect for on-the-go nail care.

Huile Verte and Concentré Perfecteur in a jean pocket
Hydrate your nails with Nourishing Cuticle Oil and strengthen them with Nourishing Nail Pen.

 

As you can see, green nails offer endless inspiration for manicures and nail art. This ultra-trendy shade lets you make a fresh, unconventional style statement in any season. So grab your brushes and polishes, and let your love for green nails bloom. 💚💚💚