Green nails have the power to refresh any look. But you should know what to pair them with, since not every color can be combined with green. No matter if it is your outfit or the nail design, you should mix the colors carefully. Are you ready to take your chances?
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by @mari_girl2203
A "quail egg"-styled manicure looks original and fresh, and it looks especially relevant in the spring, at the height of the Easter holidays. The essence of this trendy nail design made by a Germany-based nail artist Mariya S. is the similarity of its texture to the shell of real quail eggs. The tiny dots can be placed on the coating of completely different shades, including green!
Soft Pastel Green
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The pastel palette, including all kinds of shades, remains at all times a classic of delicate and elegant manicure. This calm, moderate color range will wrap each lady in a veil of romance, sophistication and mystery. Pastel manicure will suit young girls, as well as middle-aged and older ladies. You can create a stylish look with this trendy pastel-green manicure in combination with rhinestones and various designs.
Styling Tips: Green is difficult to combine with other nail art shades. So, choose the design and background options carefully:
- White creates a calm and fresh look in combination with green.
- Red goes well with deep green shades.
- Yellow looks delicate and sophisticated, provided that you choose the right shades.
- Khaki pairs with mustard hues.
- Golden shades look perfect with a warm green palette.
- Silver shades set off cooler green tones well.
Eggshell Effect + Nude Green Ombre
by @majamarkowicz
A classic gradient, or French ombre gives your nails a soft and feminie aura. You can use different shades of green to create a gradient, or combine it with other colors, in the image and likeness of these nails by Maja Markowicz. This trendy green nails design is suitable for any season and will make a noticeable accent on your hands.
Green Tropical Mood
by @majamarkowicz by @majamarkowicz by @mari_girl2203
A beautiful green summer manicure is the ideal solution for those who want to add freshness and colors to their look during the warmer months. And these tropical fruits designs made in bold green tones will add even more summer mood to your nails!
Note: Remember to care for your nails during the summer. A high-quality gel, like acetone-free Beetles Summer Green Soak Off Gel Nail Polish, or NAILCO 15ml Summer Gel Nail Polish with semi-permanent UV top coat will provide long-lasting coverage and make your summer manicure resistant to damage even during a beach holiday.
Bright Green Nail Shades
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Green manicure is quite bright on its own. Yet, a Swedish nail artist Nina Severina can take it to another level of boldness by opting for neon green nails. In the summer neon green nails look not only more appropriate but also much brighter since they are usually lit by sunlight. As such, you can go with mint green, grass green, lime green nails or any other flamboyant shade.
Note: Such a vivid color may not work for any occasion or even season. If you have strict office dress code rules, then you may want to postpone such a manicure until you are on vacation.
Dark Green Nail Designs
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Dark green nails have a royal feel to them, take, for instance forest green or emerald green nails. So, if you want your manicure to look chic and luxurious, you can never go wrong with a deep green shade. You are not going to be limited in choice. There is a myriad of dark green nail variations, from a plain crème to dazzling glitter and intricate nail design. It is all up to your preference and the skillfulness of your nail tech.
French Tips with Green Colors
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One of the coming summer's main trends is a French manicure. However, instead of sticking to the classic white edge, you can follow Thoa Nguyen's example and try using other bright colors, such as red, blue or green. This will not only add brightness to your nails, but also make your manicure look more unusual and interesting.
Green Matte Nail Designs
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There is something really magical in these matte green nails made by the amazing nail stylist Avia Marcia (Marcy). Thanks to a velvety finish, your manicure comes out more subdued and textured. So, it may look suitable for semi formal ambiance or even formal in some cases.
Styling Tips:
- Since a matte formula is not particularly long lasting, it works better on short nails.
- Should you prefer a longer manicure, consider matte green acrylic nails.
- Your nail design can be placed either underneath the matte coat or on top of it. Both ways it will look stunning.
Glitter Green Nail Designs
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If you prefer a manicure style that instantly catches attention, then these green chrome nails crafted with glitter by a Japanese nail artist Kaori Nonaka are your way to go. You can apply a glitter polish only to specific nails to accentuate them or go for an all over glitter mani to bedazzle anyone who takes a glance at the tips of your fingers. Besides, it is incredibly versatile, as glitter ranges in shape, size and even finish.
Floral Green Nail Designs
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Floral nail art is charming and feminine. It gives off a positive and peaceful vibe. The number of designs is just mind blowing. Those who prefer a low key and simple manicure style may get away with a single flower adorning one or two nails. For ladies who are not afraid to stand out in the crowd, there is a plethora of flowery colors in the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Hue Had to Be There Collection. You can use green as a base color or create a design with it. Any shade of green will work just fine, from mint to olive green nails.
Green Mani with Accent Fingers
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All kinds of accents work perfectly for a green manicure. So as not to make it kitschy, follow the example of Kim Oak - a certified nail artist from Oregon, and accentuate only one or several fingers or get green tip nails instead. You can choose cute designs, pretty nail art or detailed patterns to complement your manicure.
Styling Tips:
- If you are not into anything overly ornate, you can simply paint your accent nails with a different shade of green or apply contrasting colors for a bolder mani style.
- You can also play around with various textures and finishes, combining matte and glossy or crème and glitter nail polishes in one manicure.
Water Marble Green Nails Designs
by @zhenya__borisova by @1masternails by @nailsmade by @jadetangtheartist by @grapefizznails
Marble manicure appeared quite a long time ago, but now this nail design is at the peak of popularity again. It looks especially beautiful in green! This is exactly the nail art that Joey King chose for herself. Her emerald nails decorated with "gold foil" glitter look so beautiful! Feel free to replicate this green marble nail design by a Canadian nail artist and blogger Anne Thompson, and you will surely be the most stylish lady at a summer party!
Green Nail Designs Combined with Other Colors
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There is arguably no such color that could not be paired with green nail designs. Even if you decide to feature hues that are complementary to green in your manicure, you will end up with bold and high contrast nails that will be the focal point of your look. In case you prefer something more traditional and color coordinated, take an earthy color palette into consideration. And whenever you are in doubt, neutral shades are always a good idea.
Stamping Ideas for Nail Designs
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If you love nail design on your mani but you are not very good at drawing, stamping is your way out. The variety of stamping plates is literally endless. You can choose a different pattern every time you do a manicure. If it does not work the way you want from the very beginning, start with something easier. With little practice, you will even be able to incorporate colorful stamping designs or multidimensional prints.
Green Nails with Nail Art
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A green manicure provides you with a great opportunity to unleash your creativity. So, if you have some unusual ideas in your mind, you can bring them to life with the help of green nail art. Yet, even if you lack inspiration, no worries. You can always find it in the ideas I have picked out for you! Butterflies, fruit and veggies, flowers or abstract nails designs, there is an option for everyone.
FAQ: Green Nails
How to do green jade nails?
- Apply gel base coat and cure for 30 seconds.
- Apply dark green gel polish. Cure for 30 seconds.
- Apply milk gel polish in short strokes, dragging them out to form white streaks. Cure.
- Add emerald green lightly on top not covering white spots. Add streaks of black and dark green on top of it. Cure.
- Add hits of electric blue and blend with base color. Cure.
- Add new streaks of white. Cure. Finish with top coat.
How to do green manicure?
- Apply green color.
- Add matte finish on top.
- Take some nail glue, tweezers and green rhinestones. Glue the biggest rhinestone in the middle and place the smaller ones that form a vertical line on the nail.
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