From Billie Eilish to Charlie XCX, Brat Summer has taken over every trend to bring back the lore of green. From frog nails to iridescent greens, there is a green nail art waiting for you. Even if green is not your favourite colour, the right artwork can make anyone a fan. This versatile colour evokes a different feeling when it goes from a cooler forest to a warmer olive. We all need a little green (especially if you live in a concrete jungle), so it makes us feel at one with nature. So, without further ado, here are 20 green nail art designs that you can try in 2024.
20 Green Colour Nail Art Designs
1. Neon Green
If you want to embrace the true spirit of the summer, then this neon green is just the right colour. It’s brat-coded, edgy, and bright, perfect for the Gen-Z. A neon green is not everyone’s first choice, which is exactly why it will help you break the clutter amidst the basic reds, whites, and blacks. Make sure to buff and file your nails well to avoid any textures or unevenness. Apply 2–3 layers of the Renee Cosmetics Neons Nail Paint - Green Gush for the colour to reveal itself as gorgeous and even.
2. 5 Shades Of Green
If you are finding it difficult to commit to one shade of green, then this spectrum of green shades is the perfect choice for you. You can start with a light mint/pistachio green and go all the way up to the emerald green, giving your nails a cool to warm, light to dark, playful to elegant look. We don’t recommend colouring the entire nail a different colour but opting for shaded French tips.
3. Swirly Green
Start with a light green or even white base if you don’t want an overpowering green presence on your nails. Once it's dried, add thin swirly lines with a darker green shade. You can use a fine nail paint gel brush to make these lines precise. This nail art design will look super cute with the Y2K aesthetic of squiggly lines and pastel crop tops.
4. Mint Chocolate Chip
Taking inspiration from everyone’s favourite childhood ice cream flavour, this green nail art design is perfect for foodies. A perfect summer nail because what else do you want to do during summer other than indulging in some wholesome ice cream? We recommend the Nykaa Cookie Crumble Nail Enamel Polish - Mint Thins, it saves you the time and effort of making small freckles representing chocolate chips as the base nail polish comes with fine crumbles that look like crushed cookies.
5. Glamorous Gold
It’s the perfect nail for the festive season, a little green and a little gold can go a long way. This nail art can be a little difficult to master at home so we recommend going to a nail technician. But if you want to experiment with this art design then start with a white base, then apply a small line of greens, and use a straw to create a crystal effect. Add some gold flakes on top of the greens for an exotic look.
6. Cottage Core
This is a really cottage-core nail art design that is perfect for garden parties, park picnics, and Sunday brunches. Start with a grass-green French tip and add some daisies to your nails. These nails would look absolutely cute with floral dresses, vintage gowns, and chic Y2K fits. If you are not confident enough to freehand the daisies, use stickers or a nail paint plate to get symmetric flowers.
7. Cute Frogs
If this isn’t the cutest nail art you can try, we don’t know what is. These froggy nails are straight out of an illustrator's mood board and one that you shouldn’t skip. Start by making a semicircle with two medium-sized dots imitating the ears. Take a fine nail paint gel brush and add minimal details such as blush, eyes, and a big smile. You can also have these frogs on one of the nails while the other nails are solid.
8. Olive Coded
Are you a fan of olives or are you a fan of olives? Some people will think of olive green nail art and stop at just colouring the nails with a simple coat of olive green. But you can take this to the next level by drawing a red dot that represents the eye of the olive. Paint two coats of olive green nail paint and finish with a brick red dot.
9. Mystifying Matte
This is an elegant nail texture choice when you have to attend evening parties, pow-tie events, and sophisticated events. They offer a subtle presence without being too overpowering.
10. Abstract Art
If you are in a go-with-the-flow kinda mood then try this nail art design. Use a fine nail art gel brush to make abstract lines. The best part of this design is that you can’t go wrong with this, any line you make is going to look like art.
11. Limes & Lemons
When life gives you lemons, you explore the untapped limes and lemons nail art design. This cute design includes half a lime and lemon with lemon green nail paint, for perfect shapes opt for a nail paint palette.
12. Gorgeous Gingham
What screams old money and rebellion in one design? Green gingham! Try this Riverdale-coded nail art pattern that is easy to apply and hard to miss.
13. Mossy Tips
Do you want your nails to look like you have recently dipped them in freshly cut grass and moss? Then this moss French tip is for you. It’s a subtle art with a palpable colour.
14. Forest Twinkle
Reimagine a starry night but with forest green. This celestial star detail with green brings a vintage vibe to your nails. Bring back the sparkly disco era with these metallic stars on a green base.
15. Emerald Sheen
There’s this new type of nail art, where the nail paint has metallic substances that move when you move a magnet around it. This emerald sheen is the perfect experiment because green really brings out the glitter on your nails.
16. Croc Green
Are you a fan of the crocodile print? Even if you aren’t, this nail art design is still a great option if you have long nails.
17. Alien Inspired
Feeling extraterrestrial? Try this alien print nail art design, this is a very easy art to DIY at home. Start with an alien green base and fill in the details with black.
18. Avocado Toast Lovers
Avocado sandwich? Nah, we love avocado manicures. These are nach-o regular nails, they are adorable art styles that will bring happiness to your inner child.
19. Mesmerising Mosaic
Whether you call it a geometric pattern, mosaic art, or tiles on nails, these lined nail art designs are one for the gram. Try using different colours and shades of green for a dramatic look.
20. Dainty Leaves
Last but not least, what comes to your mind when we say green? Leaves, right? How can we recommend green nail art designs and leave out leaves? Try this leafy bliss on your nails for an ethereal look.
Parting Thoughts
Green nail paint is quite uncommon, making it a great substitute for the overdone reds and black. This colour offers an earthy and nature-inspired look that can incorporate a lot of fun and versatile patterns featuring food, leaves, flowers, or even abstract art. Green nail art designs are versatile and you can pull off any look ranging from a brat summer to a cottage core.
FAQs
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What are the different shades of green nail art?
The different shades of green nail art designs are:
- Olive Green
- Emerald Green
- Matte Green
- Lime Green
- Grass Green
- Forest Green
- Mint Green
- Pistachio Green
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Can green nail art be used for both casual and formal occasions?
Yes. We recommend French tips and solid green nail art designs for casual and formal occasions.
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How can I create a gradient green nail look?
Start with a lighter shade of green with a thin layer, leave one-third of the nail, apply a slightly darker shade, and follow this one more time to create a gradient green nail art.
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How can I make my green nail art design last longer?
First start with buffing your nail bed for the paint to stick well, make sure you start with clean nails to avoid bumps. You can also apply acetone before you apply nails to completely clean and dry your nail bed. Apply no more than two layers of nail paint and follow it with a clear coat to make your green nail art design last longer.
