16 Evergreen Nail Ideas For an Earthy Pop of Color

It's easy wearing green.

Like everything else in the beauty world, trending nail colors change with the seasons. Lately, we've been seeing loads of evergreen manis—and we can't get enough of the sleek, sophisticated color. It's an unexpected hue for your fingertips (one of the many reasons it's cropping up everywhere). Plus, it flatters most skin tones, making it delightfully universal.

Even better, there are countless ways to wear evergreen nails. You can opt for a simple DIY mani, go French, add graphic details, or invest in all-out nail art. We've rounded up the best evergreen nail ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

Fine Line

Striking in its simplicity, you can't go wrong with a classic French manicure in any color—especially evergreen.

Green Aura

Who knew baby blue and evergreen would be a match made in heaven? This aura design makes the combo even more gorgeous.

Go For the Gold

Sometimes, simple touches are the most striking. A thin stripe of gold elevates this evergreen French manicure with pure sophistication.

Sneak Attack

See those Nike sneakers in the background? They got some exercise as the inspo for this textured mani.

Feeling Jaded

Famed for its associations with wealth, nobility, and protection, jade has been treasured for centuries. This mani is a very modern take on the stone.

Ride the Wave

Three shades of green are better than one—especially when they work together for a cool, curvy design.

Swirl and Twirl

When you have a consistent color palette, you can mix up the designs, and it'll still look pulled together, even when it's a combo like French tips, swirls, and circles.

Sci-Fi Stunner

Moody and mesmerizing, this work-of-art manicure (featuring 3D dewdrop details) feels out of this world.

Hot Tip

Get on the French skittle bandwagon by playing off of evergreen with complimentary hues.

Bubble Pop

You won't have to worry about bursting anyone's bubble with this 3D French manicure masterpiece.

Come Slither

There's something about crocodile nails that always gives off a badass vibe. Balance them out with a dotted take on evergreen nails.

Heart to Heart

Why let evergreen have all the fun? Paint your other hand in red and unite the two with trendy swirls and Powerpuff heart design.

What a Star

Evergreen is such a strong shade that it can be easy to forget that it plays well with others, especially unexpected pops of color like burnt orange.

Malachite Madness

Geology really does rock when you're sporting gorgeous malachite-inspired nails.

Seeing Spots

Polka dots are a classic that looks good in any color combo. Evergreen and cream are a fun spin on the timeless motif.

Marbled Effect

Marble isn't just for countertops—it's also great for your fingertips (especially in a rich shade of evergreen).

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