Green nails are such a fave look of ours and are such a versatile colour for nail designs so you really do get green nail designs suitable for literally any season of the year. We’ve quickly answered a few frequently asked questions about green nails below and then wrapped up 23 of our favourite green nail designs!
Are green nails trending?
Green nails are TOTALLY on trend more than ever right now. From olive to sage green, green nail designs have became increasingly popular and you’ll notice A LOT more people rocking the colour for their nails in 2024.
What is the classiest shade of green for nails?
If you are looking to have an extra elegant set of green nails, emerald or sage nails are such a great choice. Emerald and sage green nails make for extremely pretty nails and will look even more elegant if you opt for a short nail design incorporating your chosen shade of green.
What is the prettiest shape for green nails?
This really depends on your hand but almond shaped nails are almost always a safe bet which look pretty on almost any hand.
Green Nail Designs
1. Plain Emerald Green Nails
Emerald green is such a pretty and classy colour for nails!
Plain emerald green nails like these make for perfect spring or fall nails for when you are busy at work. These will not only make you look extra put together but also really compliment just about ANY work outfit!
If you want a simple elegant set of green nails, then these are the nails to get done next time you are at the nail salon.
2. Mismatched Nails With One Chequered Nail + One Floral Nail
Literally obsessed with this set of nails! 🥹🫶
Nail patterns with individual unique nails can often look messy but this green set of nails is such a great example of how to get it right.
These nails are SO fitting for those that like the ‘cottagecore’ aesthetic which is popular on Instagram and Pinterest.
3. Green French Tips + Plain Green Nail Pattern
French tip nails never disappoint! 🤭✨
Green french tip nails aren’t a look you often see done but is a nail design that is bound to become more popular.
These are the perfect colour of french tip nails to get done for spring or summer.
4. Heart Pattern
Love heart nail art like this!
Heart nails like these are perfect for literally any time of year, so don’t feel restricted to having nails with heart nail art done during Valentine’s.
Green and pink is such a pretty colour combination for nails! 💖💚
5. Frog Nails
Ok… how cute are these nails? 🐸🥹
For those that like more fun and bold nails, these are TOTALLY for you.
Nails like this are sure to be admired by your friends and family and are PERFECT for spring or summer.
6. Floral Nail Art
SO pretty! From the shade of green to the daisies nail art, these nails just SCREAM summer.
Floral nails are such versatile nails which are suitable for any event of environment, making them perfect if you have a busy schedule and need a set of nails which can go with anything from a summer dress to a chic work outfit.
7. Y2K nails
The Y2K aesthetic is super popular on TikTok and Pinterest, so if you are on of the many fans of the aesthetic, this green nail idea is totally for you.
Love the unique nail art on these individual nails and how they all go together perfectly!
8. Glossy Camellia Flower Nails
SO glamorous and chic!
Love how fancy and also fun this green set of nails is and how they make for such great green event nails.
These are TOTALLY the kind of green nails to get done when you have a wedding or special occasion coming up.
9. Green & White Squiggle Nails
Squiggle nails have such a fun look to them and look particularly great in green.
Literally OBSESSED with the way the green and white plain nails compliment the squiggle nails in this nail pattern.
Green and white is such a pretty colour combination which is perfect for ANY season!
10. Green Flame Nails
Such a cool and fun green nail design!
Flame nails are perfect for the summer and green is such an underdone colour for them, so if you want a unique set of summer nails, then these are a really great option.
11. Heart Gradient Nails With Sparkles
These are the ultimate green ‘clean girl’ aesthetic nails!
This nail design so, so pretty and is sure to be admired by your friends.
12. Gold Nail Art
Such luxurious and fancy nails! 😌💅
These totally fit that old money aesthetic which is popular on social media and are perfect for when you want to look extra put together.
The gold nail art literally compliments the green nails PERFECTLY!
13. Forest Green Nails
OBSESSED with this shade of green! 🌲🤩
Forest green is such a classy colour and is perfect if you like to have darker nails.
Forest green nails are such an elegant look which is so flattering to the hand.
14. Long Marble Nails
If you’re a fan of longer nails then this is a really pretty green nail design to go for!
Marble nails are so on trend right now so right now is totally a great time to get these done.
15. Pistachio Chrome Nails
SO gorgeous! Chrome nails make for such great nails to mark special occasions or get done for events.
Pistachio green is such a pretty shade to get done for your nails. 🤩💚
These are perfect if you want elegant but also old nails which totally stand out!
16. Dark Green & Pink Nail Art
OBSESSED with how classy yet fun these nails are!
The dark green and pink literally compliment each other perfectly.
Love how these nails manage to fit the y2k aesthetic while also looking very classy and elegant at the same time.
17. Neon Green French Tips
Neon green is such a fun and bright colour for your nails!
These nails are PERFECT for summertime and are such a great choice if you like your nails to be extra colourful.
18. Cherry Nails With Chrome French Tips
Cherry nails are the ultimate spring nails and the green french tips on these cherry nails just TOTALLY elevates them.
These are the perfect green spring nails to go for if you like longer nail designs.
19. Star Nails
Such a cool and chic nail design!
Star nails are a real fave of ours and green is such a pretty colour for them.
This is the kind of nail design you can literally have done at ANY time of the year.
20. YinYang Nails
Love yinyang nails and white & green might just be our fave colour combination for them!
Such a pretty set of nails which are perfect if you like lighter nail designs.
These would make for perfect spring or fall nails. 😌💅
21. Mini White Hearts Nail Art
SO simple yet also very elegant and chic!
These are perfect if you want some basic but also stunning green nails.
Literally so OBSESSED with this shade of green! 🥹🫶
22. Brown & Green Heart Nails
Such aesthetically pleasing nails! 🤩✨
Brown and green are such a chic colour combination and these nails are PERFECT for autumn.
23. Avocados Nail Art
Ok… this avocado nail art is seriously so cute! 🥑🥹
If you want fun, bold and summery green nails, this is such a great nail design to go for.
The avocado nail art is sure to have your friends and family literally OBSESSED with your nails!
Hope you liked these green nail design ideas and have found some inspiration for what green nails you want to get done next time you go to the nail salon! Thanks for reading! 🙂
