We’re Holding Space For These 17 Emerald Green Nail Ideas

We’re Holding Space For These 17 Emerald Green Nail Ideas

Channel your inner Elphaba.

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If you’re trying to decide your next nail color, jewel tones are an excellent choice. Call it the Wicked effect, but emerald, in particular, has emerged as one of the most popular gemstone-inspired polish colors as of late. The rich, vibrant shade of green adds a glamorous and regal feel to any manicure.

There are many ways to experiment with the shade; you can opt for minimalist French tips or lean into maximalism with patterned nail art. Regardless of which direction you go in, your emerald-green manicure is bound to be beautiful. Ahead, scroll through 17 of our favorite emerald green nail designs.

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Majestic Moons

Emerald green matte nails with gold half moon designsEmerald green matte nails with gold half moon designs

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One of the best ways to tap into the emerald green trend is to pair the shade with other royal colors. These matte green nails are accented with gold half-moon designs, adding a majestic touch to the mani.

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Elphie Inspired

A manicure inspired by Elphaba's manicure in Wicked.A manicure inspired by Elphaba's manicure in Wicked.

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Instagram nail artist @melanated.mani designed these nails after Elphaba’s actual manicure on the original Wicked movie poster. Incredible. Marvelous. Dare we say gravity defying?

“I started with a black base then dabbed on the sparkly green with foil and a brush,” she explained in a comment.

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Velvet Gradient

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This velvet manicure incorporates various jewel tones, from ruby to gold. However, no shade stands out more than sparkly emerald.

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Baby French

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For the minimalists, a baby French manicure will be right up your alley. These nails feature a thin swipe of emerald polish across the tips of each nail. The result is simple yet stunning.

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Animal Print

An emerald green manicure with animal print nails.An emerald green manicure with animal print nails.

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These animal print nails don’t necessarily talk like the animals in Oz, but they do communicate major flair.

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Polka Dot Green

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Emerald can be the main attraction in a nail design or used as a supporting detail, as seen here. This manicure features touches of dark emerald polish on the accent nails to give the look a pop of color.

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Soft Aura

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Aura nails add an ethereal edge to your manicure. This take on the trend features an emerald green base and seafoam aura accents. The color pairing is incredibly striking.

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Intricate Emerald

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Give yourself a moment to take in the beauty of this manicure. This look combines shades of green and different textures to create the most mesmerizing mani.

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Solid Green

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There’s no denying that nail art adds playfulness and personality to a manicure. However, a simple, solid set can be just as exciting, especially with a stunning shade like emerald.

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Elegant Emerald

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This emerald manicure is exquisite and elevated. The glossy, solid shade paired with the dazzling glitter polish is mesmerizing.

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Emerald Waters

An aqua emerald manicure.An aqua emerald manicure.

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Have you ever seen the ocean look so blue it’s almost green? That’s this color.

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Earth Tones

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Earth tones and jewel tones are a perfect match. Emerald and gold enhance this brown manicure in the best way.

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Emerald Double French

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French tips look great in all colors, but we think emerald is a particularly pretty shade. Adding a line of gold underneath the green tips adds extra glamour to the classic design.

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Golden Emerald

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Emerald and gold make for a fantastic and festive color palette. For your accent nails, start with a coat of emerald polish and then layer your favorite gold glitter polish on top.

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Green Streak

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This design puts a grand twist on a white French manicure. Cover half of your French tip with emerald polish and flecks of gold to give the traditional mani a lavish vibe.

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High-Shine Emerald

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The solid emerald manicure brings all the sparkle and shine to your fingertips. This glossy polish perfectly captures the beauty of the gemstone.

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So Sparkly

A glittery emerald green manicure.A glittery emerald green manicure.

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Depending what size glitter pigments you go for, you can make your emerald green manicure look metallic or like a starry green sky. This look was made possible with Holo Taco’s Far From the Tree polish.

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