Fall green nails 2025 are becoming one of the most trendy and versatile solutions of manicure in the cooler months of the year when it comes to seasonal nail inspiration. The trend does not abandon this year the beautiful range of colors in shades of green – soft shades of sage and olive which remind of autumn falling leaves, bright emerald and forest tones which give depth and sophistication to any style. Green nails are versatile, ceremony, and elegant, whether you prefer minimal solid toned shades or are more of a fan of intricate nail art with swirl patterns, leaf designs, and abstracts, there is just something about using green on nails that radiates a certain love of nature. How ideal these outfits would go with comfortable sweaters, gold jewelry and fall accessories the looks are not just Instagramable, but they can shine on Pinterest boards all around the world.
Sage Elegance with Glitter Accents
This look plays with balance—smooth sage green meets sheer nude in a side-swept diagonal, edged with a fine silver glitter curve. The glitter is not yelling at all but rather a polite wink towards a candle light fueled evening or a first fire on fall. The almond shape of the nails adds to the elongating, elegant effect, making it perfect for both casual knits and tailored coats. 
I adore recreating this with OPI Sage Simulation to be the green, CND Vinylux Romantique as the nude base and Orly Instant Artist Silver Glitter to make that clean line metallic. In this case a medium-liner nail art brush should become your friend to make the curved glitter clean and purposeful.
As celebrity manicurist Betina Goldstein is fond of reminding us, including metallic hydrates makes the nail look like jewelry, hence truly framing it, something which I completely agree with, since it provides an easy lift to your usual designs ironically without overwhelming them. This one is in case you want your nails to be saying I have my life together even though it is only 10am and you are still in your sweats.
Playful Meadow Florals
Think fresh autumn air with a twist of nostalgia—soft green nails dotted with cheerful white daisies and sunny yellow centers. This is an in-betweener kind of design both whimsical and stylish. It’s not trying too hard, but it instantly brightens your hands, making it a sweet contrast against chunky fall sweaters or a neutral trench coat. 
For materials, I’d reach for Essie “Cactus What You Preach” as the base, OPI Alpine Snow for the petals, and Sally Hansen Insta-Dri “In Full Blue-m” (yes, despite the name, it’s a sunny yellow) for the flower centers. A dotting tool is essential- two sizes will give your flowers the proportion you want.
In October I wore something similar to a friend who had a farm wedding and the amount of ‘your nails match the vibe’ I received was unreal. I mean this is your ticket to having strangers in coffee shops say how good you look today.
Heart of Sage
Minimal yet loaded with personality, this set alternates glossy sage nails with a nude base adorned with a single sage-outlined heart. The heart is neat and fuzzy-edged–not cutesy but romantic. It’s one of those designs that seems simple until you notice how clean the lines are. 
Assuming you are doing this at home, vinyls taped or nailed on can aid in symmetry but I have done well with freestyle paintbrush in a fine point after some dry runs. It is a known fact that nail artist Julie Kandalec frequently reminds customers about the importance of pay attention to negative space as it is as strong as color, and this design confirms it as your bare nail will become a part of the art.
This is a style that I personally like to wear when leaning into the softer, romantic fall looks, which are satin skirts, knit cardigans, and a messy bun with gold hoops. It is discreet but still it attracts attention as you take out your latte.
Modern Marble Swirls
This is fall green done with movement—deep teal-green, pure white, and soft nude intertwine in swirls that feel like modern marble art. The swirls are more of a free-flowing almost retro vibe, yet the palette grounds the swirl to the season. It’s a manicure that works as well in a gallery opening as it does for a cozy dinner date. 
To this end, the blur of color feathering into one another is facilitated by the use of a blooming gel base. I would apply Amazon Flirt of Gelish to make the bottom green, Arctic Freeze of Gelish to get the white covered and a clear nude jelly to cover in-between shades. The silky smooth swirl occurs by dragging a thin brush across the colors light before they are dried.
It is the type of nail art that makes falling back on gestures when speaking seem like a good idea–because, yes, it is a conversation piece.
Golden Pearl Accents
Rich sage nails edged in fine molten gold lines, punctuated with a couple of nails showcasing large pearl embellishments over a nude base. This is luxurious- it looks like an old pendant you might go to grandmas jewelry box and find. The gold lines have an organic, flowing shape that softens the metallic’s intensity, and the pearls add depth without being overly ornate. 
My favorite to do this with is gold foil gel paint, over Zoya Sage as a base. Flat-back pearls from a nail supply store (or even tiny craft pearls) adhere beautifully with a thick topcoat or nail glue.
The design is fall at its richest–made for holiday parties, engagement parties, or just an excuse to have your nails caught in candlelight and think: Yes. I. Nailed. It.
Two-Tone French Twist
French tips get a major seasonal glow-up here, with a pairing of deep forest green and a softer minty hue that alternate across the nails. This contrast is very pronounced but in an accordant style similar to how a pine tree is set on early autumn clouds. The negative space also prevents the lack of heaviness in the season due to the almond shape that provides it with a flattering elongation. This is what I call the perfect manicure to effortlessly take you from a morning meeting straight to dinner late in the night and carrying with it the right touch to complete any outfit but not dominate it. It’s modern but still gives a nod to the timeless elegance of the French tip—just reimagined for a bolder, more playful 2025. 
For this, I’m a big fan of using OPI “Stay Off the Lawn!” for the deep green and Essie “Mint Candy Apple” for the softer tip. They are both heavily pigmented where one to two coats lay to a beautiful finish. To ensure those curved tip lines are precise a striping brush is used. Elle Gerstein, a celebrity nail artist, has recommended mixing the finishes such as gloss and matte on a French to add more depth, therefore do not fear doing such experimentation.
When I had a similar two-tone French last Fall, I noticed that I gestured quite a bit more in conversation even-it is always like having wearable art right at your fingertips. And as the season changes, this design blends together the comfort of the dark colors and the invigorating feeling of the light ones and so it is perfect to suit every individual who wants to have a taste of both.
Mossy Marble Luxe
This design is a true ode to nature—shades of moss green flow in subtle marbling, creating depth and movement on each nail. The polish is so glossy it is literally more stone like than polish. Their perfect, sinuous curves remind of the veins of the marble or of the smooth pattern of the moss on the old stone walls during a cool rain in autumn. There’s something grounding about this look; it carries the weight and calm of nature into everyday life, but with a refined, high-fashion twist. 
In order to do this you need to begin with Gelish Olive You on your base and put on a shade slightly darker such as CND Cap & Gown with the blooming gel style. Very delicate veins are ideal to pull with a fine detail brush. And Tom Bachik, a renowned nail artist, has said numerous times that marbling is done best when you do not force the colors to stay still but rather allow them to move naturally, less control here can actually mean more beauty.
Marble nails to me is a quiet luxury bag- modest, but instantly identifiable as being fancy. They are a perfect compromise to someone who does not want to get too into busy nail art but still longs a bit of detail, particularly in autumn where the natural environment is at its more textured and layered.
Street-Style Sage
Sometimes the simplest shades have the loudest impact, especially when paired with the right backdrop. This clean, even-colored sage manicure shows that blank, clean color can even be as contemporary as a design. The shade used here takes that optimal path between subtle and new-it is dull enough to wear daily, but it creates enough of an impact. It’s the manicure equivalent of your favorite tailored coat: reliable, versatile, and endlessly chic. 
Win Me Over by Essie is a wonderful complement to this tone, featuring an ample amount of olive warmth that doesn t become muddy enough to seem like autumn. Do it at home and make time to prime nails with a ridge-filling base coat especially where brighter shades are used because greens are prone to highlight flaws within the nail more so than other colours.
I adore applying a color of the sort on a hectic week so that I do not have time to touch up my nails. It is equally attractive both when you are walking on the city streets with a coffee in your hand and in a work meeting. And there is something about the muted green against a fall sidewalk that is great.
Deep Evergreen Power
There’s an unapologetic confidence to deep evergreen nails. The lush, gems of green are also unapologetically and open yet sophisticated, such as the velvet jackets and antique emerald rings. In this context, the glossy sheen mutates the richness of the tint into a trademark, reflecting the light in a tasteful amount of sheen that does not seem ostentatious. It’s the color of late autumn walks under tall pines, when the air is crisp and the world feels quiet but full of presence. 
For this kind of depth, OPI “Stay Off the Lawn!” or Zoya “Hunter” are my go-tos. Both apply rich and even in two coats. I crown it with topcoat that is gel, so that the color gets to feel more saturated.
This is my fall power color- I love it when I have a big presentation, am going out on a date, or the day I just want to feel at peace. It is pretty and not gaudy, and the combination with gold jewelry makes the vision look eternal.
Mint Wave Minimalism
This design blends playful curves with minimalist precision. Soft mint nail polish contrasts with nude base color in which green arcs sweep across the nail and form a light air composition. It stays feminine and elongated with the almond shape and the open negative space produces that light, editorial look that is a trend in fall green nails 2025. It’s a great transitional style for early autumn, when you still want some brightness but are leaning toward cooler, softer tones. 
To this, Essie Mint Candy Apple or Zoya Neely are gorgeous as the core color. An excellent liner brush will give control over those sweeping curves. Negative space designs, as celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi explains are able to give the eye a little breathing room and in this case you can easily tell that it is all about it.
The manicure sort of feels akin to a well-fitted white shirt; polished enough but never like you should have made an extra effort. The look I would flaunt out to brunch with my friends during weekend and can take it through work week and still not worry about being out of style or getting stale.
Soft Wave Serenity
There’s something almost meditative about the flow of this design—gentle waves of muted sage and deeper moss green dance over a glossy nude base, creating a look that feels both modern and effortlessly organic. The design has a rhythm of movement that is reminiscent of the state of relaxation you experience in nature–the sway of tall grass in the fall breeze. It is understated nail art which also has a nice balance between minimalistic and charismatic. The almond shape elongates the look of each nail creating a graceful feel, which motivates the wavy lines to look even more fluid and purposeful. This is a manicure that transitions beautifully from day to night, carrying a quiet elegance that doesn’t need to shout to be noticed. 
My trick to getting the look would be OPI in sage simulation and CND cap and gown, with a fine liner brush that would give me precise and fluid lines. A glossy top coat is a must and will truly seal the effect- it makes the design look like it is barely floating on top of the nail bed. Often, nail artist Sarah Bland herself has written that layering tones within one color family adds depth without going too heavy on the eye, and this design is a great example of this.
I had something like that on during a rather comfortable weekend in Vermont and every time I had to hold my hands towards the light : coffee, a book, it was impossible not to smile. It is that aesthetic that is artistic yet accessible–a look that suits anyone who might not desire to be covered with full botanical designs but still have some suggestion of nature on his or her person.
Garden Glass Fantasy
If fall could bloom, it might look like this—lush green and blush pink petals outlined in delicate black, all with a translucent, almost glassy finish. It is a romantic cross-reference between the last flowers of summer and the down to earth colors of fall. The elongated almond shape makes an ideal background to such a stained-glass effect with each nail resembling a small panel of a decorative greenhouse. The green feels fresh yet muted enough for the season, while the pink softens the look, making it less about bold contrast and more about graceful blending. 
To get precision lines, a good quality striping Brush (and Gelish Black Shadow for the outlines) are a must. I would use Essie Win Me Over for the green and OPI Mod About You on the pink- both colors stand their own ground yet go together wonderfully. It is here that a shiny layer of varnish isn not purely a covering seal but what actually turns the entire artwork into something radiant.
I recall seeing a like manicure at the botanically-inspired fashion event last fall, and being a bright spot in a crowd of more typical jewel colors. It works well as the ideal compromise should you want to retain a play of color but not get tired of looking at the depths of the season.
Urban Forest Minimalism
This is a study in the power of a single, well-chosen shade. This deep, earthy, forest-green seems to have been harvested out of a park bench in a city covered in moss–slightly rich and earthy but with a shiny finish that sets them very much firmly in modern territory. The oval contour is clean and lends it a type of urban sharpness; the darkness of the color is such that it makes it never dull. This is the manicure equivalent of a well-cut wool coat: versatile, timeless, and able to elevate even the simplest outfit. 
For a perfect match, Zoya “Hunter” or OPI “Stay Off the Lawn!” are unbeatable. In this, it all comes down to the prep work: buffed nails and a perfect coat make the deepness of the shade really stand out. Gel top coat with high shine can not only leave a longer lasting wear but also make the color look almost wet as seen against the fall textural fabrics (knits and tweed).
This shade has that effect in my wardrobe; when I had it on last November I could not help observing how it made my silver jewelry seem more sharply cut, my leather boots appear richer. It is unobtrusive type of colored power, the power that does not struggle for its power, but wins it easily.
Matte Botanical Whisper
Matte nails have a way of softening even the boldest shades, and here, a deep forest green is paired with a single accent nail featuring delicate leafy branches over a nude base. The textures contrast between the velvetet matte color, the detailed fine line work, somewhat artistic and so tranquil. There is some Scandinavian minimalism to this design–clean, nature-driven, seasonally ideal. It’s ideal for those who want nail art that makes a statement without leaning too ornate or glittery. 
I would use OPI Things Ive seen in Aber-green in matte top coat as the base green. CND palm deco combined with a very fine brush called a liner brush are ideal to detail that leaf. The matte texture not only looks like a trend but it also makes the art more pop due to the velvety texture.
It looks lovely with not only a piping hot oat milk latte but a tote bag full of verdant kale leaves, too, as it did, when I wore a version of this manicure to a fall farmers markets. It is not too obvious and at the same time is special.
Olive Noir Sophistication
There’s a certain maturity to olive green—it’s less expected than emerald or moss but still carries the earthy warmth that makes greens so appealing in autumn. In this case, the polished effect makes the shade near-liquid, darkens the tones, and renders the effect of mystery. Its medium oval shape is the one that makes it similar to both everyday trips and more official places. This shade feels like the perfect companion to fall’s leather accessories, from buttery boots to well-worn handbags. 
To have that effect, Essie Khakhi Green or OPI Suzi -The First Lady of Nails, are wonderful options. To help truly bring out the richness I prefer to use a gel top coat with extra shine- something that will look shiny, yet will make the color seem densely packed in.
I used this as my standby colour on a week-long visit to New York last October, and found it looked as good as in a camel trenchcoat and loafers as in a black leather jacket. Almost earthy, yet also the epitome of luxurious, olive is why it made it to my list of green shades that I can never be without when it comes to fall green nails 2025.
Golden Camouflage Chic
This design takes the earthy grounding of olive green and marries it with the decadence of gold foil for a look that is at once rustic and luxurious. The erratic stripes of green have a tender camo effect but that sunny golden accents transforms the outfit into an editorial one. The combination of green nail and art nails creates rhythm whereas glossy finishing draws the whole design together making it glamorous with warm fall light. It’s the kind of manicure that pairs just as effortlessly with a wool coat and ankle boots as it does with a slinky evening dress—it adapts to whatever moment you’re in. 
To re-create this, I would use OPI Things Ive Seen in Aber-green as the base color, and then use tacky top coat and nail foil in gold after it, and then seal all of it up with a high-gloss gel top coat. As nail artist Betina Goldstein has frequently said, gold accents serve as jewelry to the nails, and in this case that is absolutely clear.
The last time I wore a pair of a similar style was at a Thanksgiving dinner last year, I remember how the gold twinkled in the light when I was passing plates around the table, it is those little moments of glimmer that you just love having done a manicure like this. It is not excessive and luxurious at the same time.
Emerald and Champagne Contrast
This pairing of deep emerald green with shimmering champagne gold is pure seasonal opulence. The deep green tones that emanate from the green nails are jewel-toned relying and are warm and earthy yet the gold nails complete the holiday-ready glamour. The flatter, more softly squared form keeps the style wearable and down to earth despite its high drama in the color combination. There’s a balance here—the green anchors the design, the gold brings movement and light, and together they tell a story of cozy sophistication. 
I would suggest 2 coats of Zoya Hunter in green and Essie Good as Gold on the metal touched up. The key factor is an even application- both greens and metallics are ruthless when it comes to uneven application. Elle Gerstein, a celebrity manicurist, points out that “opposing textures and finishes enhance every shade best” so apply a matte top coat with the green to achieve more texture.
This was the final mix I remember wearing a similar shade, on a weekend trip in December–on the days that I wore the mix, my nails felt sophisticated with a black coat; after dark, the gold sparkled across the string lights at one of the holiday markets. It is an amalgamation which you can rely on to appear marvelous in any environment.
Marbled Gold Accents
Green and white marble has an eternal appeal, but here it’s elevated by glints of gold foil that mimic natural mineral veining. Rich marbled accents are balanced by muted green solid nails and eye has an area to rest, and this combination creates a design effect to the maximum. The short, just slightly rounded square shape makes it stay somewhat modern and versatile and you can wear this model continuously for weeks without being bored by it. This manicure is as much about texture as it is about color—the marble creates movement, while the foil adds bursts of light that change with every angle. 
To this effect, it is imperative to use Gelish Amazon Flirt on the green and a blooming gel procedure to do the marble. Fine flecks of gold foil may be torn up and smoothed into tacky polish and then sealed in. Nail artist Tom Bachik told BPI TV that “the end goal with marble nails is to make it feel natural, don?t work it to death.”
With this aesthetic, I recall old marble countertops and art deco jewelry boxes of small luxury that refines the mundane. I would wear this with everything, whether it was chunky sweaters or silk blouses, because I would know it will always create a quiet wow.
Sage Minimalism
Sometimes a single, flawless shade is all you need, and this soft sage manicure proves it. The elongated lines of the design presented by the clean almond shape are graceful and the muted green is fresh but grounded, almost like a breath of calm in the frenzy of fall. The high polish creates amazing reflectivity of the glossiness ranging with the change of color in different surroundings. This is a manicure that says you value refinement without needing bells and whistles to get your point across. 
My favorite shade in this tone is the Essie Win Me Over; it can be worn both in work and home, but so far it seems it could pass the warmth test in fall and winter. Non-negotiable here is a perfect base coat because the lighter greens will reveal even the smallest flaw.
I have really worn this type of solid sage during weeks when my calendars are busy, and I need something that can be worn in all meetings. Not loud and definitely makes an impression, but in a very subtle way- like a custom made blazer in nail form.
Forest Flow Pattern
This design plays with fluid movement, layering deep green, muted sage, and creamy white in organic, wave-like patterns. The color scheme is unquestionably autumnal, and it reminds of the forest tops and the morning mist. The almond shape is an intelligent decision also, which stretches the fingers, and provides the swirls space to fly freely. The result is both bold and wearable, with enough intricacy to stand out but enough cohesion to feel polished. 
To mimic it, CND Palm Deco, and Essie Off Tropic are awesome greens to combine with a creamy neutral such as Zoya Jacqueline. Another brush that is useful to maintain the swirls together with the natural look is a fine liner brush. Nail artist Julie Kandalec also often remarks that, “Negative space can also make designs seem lighter to breathe in” and in this case, the lighter coloring elements prevent the dark green coloring getting too dark.
This would be the manicure that I would do for an Autumn road trip; cute enough to take outfit photos but comfortable enough to wrap around a travel cup of cider. It’s artistry that moves with you.
Olive Vein Illusion
This design captures the quiet complexity of nature—a soft olive green base adorned with subtle vein-like patterns that flow across each nail like the fine marbling of polished stone. The impression is calming and natural, yet the level of sophistication in placing the style simultaneously makes it both easy to wear at any time as well as suitable for formal attire. The illusion is further enhanced by the glossy finish that catches the light producing every bit of nuance on the design. It is the type of manicure that does not demand attention but would be worth taking a second look as you would not realize what you see in the first instance. It feels almost meditative, like tracing the lines of a leaf in autumn sunlight. 
As a means to create this effect, I would make use of OPI Help “Olive for Green” as the base, and apply soft streaks of white polish utilizing a fine detailing brush to resemble the veins. The translation of the glaze on the design with a translucent glaze of jelly green really makes it come together well. According to nail artist Tom Bachik, “using sheer and opaque colors in layers gives depth without dominating the eye” and that is also true in this case.
Once when I was on a journey in the country I had a dress of that sort, and the manner in which it all fitted in with the landscape–some leaves lying on the ground, some moss growing on the rocks–was half poetical. It is a manicure that exists well between fashion fad and an everlasting classic.
Sage & Nude Harmony
When muted sage meets the delicate warmth of nude, the result is pure autumn elegance. In this case, the combination is being upgraded by one marbled accent nail that can put the two different tones in touch with each other, forming the point of details that would not be overwhelming the whole image. The almond shape makes the fingers extend and provides the design with a very feminine outline. It is a great manicure capable of fitting a brunch as well as it may fit a more semi-formal evening, so certainly a good option by season. The balance of solid and detailed nails keeps it from feeling too busy, giving the design room to breathe. 
I would suggest Essie in Win Me Over on the sage and OPI in Samoan Sand on the nude, in this look. The marbled accent may be produced by the blooming gel method where the colors blend and feather naturally together. Jin Soon Choi, one of the celebrity manicurists has repeatedly stated that, negative space and soft tones are the keys to achieving a new form of luxury and this style certainly carries it out.
It is like getting your nails done without the shoot– minimal effort with maximum glamour.
Matte Forest Silhouette
Deep green becomes even more powerful when rendered in a velvety matte finish, as seen in this design that pairs solid forest nails with accent nails featuring delicate black leaf silhouettes. Its soft matte finish blunts the harshness of the green to present it as mature, sophisticated and discrete, whereas the clean-cut black floral pattern provides format and form. It is a manicure that seems to belong to a wool coat and a pair of leather gloves, as it is rather kind of discreet yet very memorable once you see it. The almond shape here is especially flattering, lending the look a natural elongation and balance. 
The base green that I would recommend is CND palm deco, which is great to use, but apply a matte top coat so that velvety finish can be obtained. To cover the leaf detail, I would take a fine liner brush and a true black such as OPI, Black Onyx to contain the line. A nail artist such as Betina Goldstein has remarked that with the matte finish, she can ensure that the ornate design would be allowed to be seen without any glare that would distract the eye.
I have taken a version of this to a late fall wedding, and it was commented on as often as my outfit was–evidence of how nails can become the featured accessory in the room.
Emerald Mirror Shine
This high-gloss, jewel-toned green is like a gemstone you can wear on every fingertip. Its rich emerald color with a chrome-like feel is luxurious and statement making in appearance and absolutely arrests the eye immediately. The stiletto shape is dramatic and the nails have a sharp confident looking silhouette. It is a power and glamorous design that could be considered by everyone that wants to have a part of the runway in everyday life. This shade doesn’t just catch the light—it owns it, reflecting with a mirror-like sheen that feels unapologetically bold. 
Magpie Beauty Chrome Powders over a deep green gel base is a brilliant option to this effect. Apply the powder and ensure it has maximum reflection using a no-wipe top coat and finish off with another top coat. Elle Gerstein, nails expert (and general perfectionist), says, “Metallic color finishes require the most precision otherwise any mistake is magnified, therefore prep is the most important part.”
My last wearing of emerald chrome nails was at a holiday party, and they became the thing people talked about most that night- when we raised a glass, or exchanged a handshake. It is the type of manicure that should make you feel glamorous even in a basic sweater.
Leaf-Tipped Whimsy
This design takes the freshness of pastel green and pairs it with playful, leafy accents over a nude base for a whimsical yet polished vibe. The darker green leafy designs with their fresh imagery are outlined with sharp white details making the botanical feel light and feminine. The almond shape, in this case, causes the design to flow perfectly, whereas the combination of solid and art nails prevents the design to be too ordered. It’s a style that feels joyful but still grown-up, like a subtle nod to the natural world in the middle of fall’s cozy chaos. 
I’d use Zoya “Neely” for the pastel green and OPI “Stay Off the Lawn!” for the dark leaves, with a fine liner brush for the white accents. According to celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec, who has been known to remark that adding artwork to only some nails establishes a centerpiece that is purposeful, this manicure bears that out.
When one time I wore almost the same look on a weekend trip, it felt as if it strikes the right mixture between playful and polished, something you can wear out both to grab a coffee and go to a restaurant. It is also a reminder that nail art should be fun but not compromising of elegance.
Emerald Galaxy Glow
There’s an almost cosmic elegance to these shimmering emerald nails — the deep, rich green feels like peering into a velvet night sky scattered with distant stardust. The cat-eye magnetic effect gives it more sense and dimension so that there is an illusion of movement with each and every time you catch the light with your fingers. It is daring, out-of-this-world and exactly how much glam and mystery needed to last us through the cooler months. Just picture yourself in this shade wrapped up in a chunky knit with a glass of mulled wine in hand and fairy lights in the background. The glossy finish is mirror-like, making the green even more intense and captivating. 
One polish that will help create this effect is a jeweled emerald tone, in a magnetic (or matte) finish polish-finding a magnetic finni sh polish in a jewel tone color of your choice may be challenging but this darker tone definitely looks good on the nail caviar. The magic is sealed beneath a high-dome top coat of glossy clear finish which adds changing highlights. A micro-glitter base, or fine holographic powder may be added on top of the speckled star effect.
I suggest a dark green or black base coat, and then swiping a magnetic wand to draw the metal pigments into that glowing byorbital streak — very, very softly. Always cure between steps for a long-lasting finish. The outcome is a statement nail that needs as little additional decor as possible, the color does the work.
This design radiates confidence and intrigue. It would be ideal at gala events, winter carnivals or even just to make a regular day of jeans and a sweater look just a little bit brush with fantasy.
Sculpted Sage Waves
These flowing sage-green waves on a soft nude base have an artistic, almost painterly feel to them. The combination of beige cream and dull green contrast with subtle swirls of white, creating the impression of nails that can be seen as witty and modern but at the same time warm and friendly. It is that manicure that you would enjoy during that latte moment with milk made out of oats, early in the late fall, with a cardigan, or like the name states, a cardigan mani. The negative space makes the design breathable and wearable, while the color palette nods to falling leaves and muted seasonal tones. 
A similar appearance might be copied using OPI sage simulation over a barely pinky nude base such as Essie ballet slippers. This design is all about a fine striping brush to do smooth, organic lines; the wonkier the better because it gives it more of the artisanal look and feel.
Base coat with a smooth polish and make the nude polish clean and free of streaks. When dry, then apply a little with the green and white curves with a light touch and allow them to superimpose so as to make it 3-dimensional. Top it up with a smooth-looking finish to give a professional look.
It is an ideal manicure of a person who desires to have a creative touch but nothing very wild-a slight wink at color trends without stepping so far in any direction.
Evergreen Botanical
Nothing says “fall into nature” quite like deep forest-green nails paired with a leafy accent. The fresh green paint mixed with the sophistication of botanical line art comes together in this design to produce a rich depth in earthiness. Its tone-on-tone hand-painted foliage on a soft nude background features an accent nail that looks like a pressed leaf enclosed in a glass: and that is a high point of the manicure. The result is grounded yet elevated — a manicure that feels both rustic and chic. 
An opaque polish such as Zoya one in Hunter or Essie in Off Tropic will bring that suede forest color. To add the botanical detail, then a tiny nail art brush or a stamping plate; otherwise, paint free-hand, touch ups are easier with confidence.
Paint most nails in two coats of the green, leaving one or two few nails free on which to paint the nude botanical detail. To do the accent nail, do a sheer beige, followed by patiently painting the leaves in the darker green. Add some subtle shadows or darker green outline the leaves a bit more to give more depth.
It is a manicure that is luxurious and still works perfectly well both at offices as well as during a weekend vacation at a cabin. It’s quiet luxury meets wild beauty.
Soft Sage Simplicity
Sometimes, less is absolutely more — and this muted sage green proves it. The shade is subdued but contemporary, in recognition of the burgeoning of more grounded earthy plant-influenced hues in fall fashion. This manicure teamed up with clean, rounded, high-gloss nails offers an immediate update to your appearance. It whispers style instead of shouting it, letting the serene green take center stage. 
To achieve this effect, using Olive & June WKF or Essie Sage You Love Me. The polish must have the consistency to require two coats to cover without streaking, because uniformity of the shade is part of the attraction.
Begin with a base coat that fills the ridges to provide a smooth surface, follow by two even coat of equal thickness of sage polish. Finish with a gloss of quick drying top coat to make it shiny and strong. It is this type of color, which is stunning when combined with chunky knit attire and gold jewelry that adds a little warmth and coziness over what could otherwise be an otherwise austere manicure.
It would be fit to apply to somebody that is looking to access seasonal colours, but want to have their nails look classic and universal so that they can go straight out of coffeeshops and to evening meals.
Mint & Blush Harmony
This manicure is pure pastel perfection for fall — a soft pairing of mint green and blush pink, each shade complementing the other like two parts of a gentle melody. The alternations of the color endow the present visual appeal without requiring elaborate patterns and therefore, makes it an elegant, yet stylishly easygoing option. It is not sugary but also not lost its modernity. The almond shape elongates the fingers, and the glossy finish makes the colors pop even more. 
The green is Sally Hansen mint sorbet and the pink is OPI mod about you. This is a style that is easily done at home yet with that salon polished look.
Alternate the colors on each nail first by base-coating completely each in a solid color to avoid staining. Use a two coat application of each color, dried well, after which you can finish it with a high-gloss protective coat. What makes this simple, is what makes it special- It is easy to maintain and it is universally flattering.
This style is ideal on a brunch, a casual Friday, or, just as a fancy touch to a wedding guest wardrobe, it strikes the right balance between soft romanticism and fresh and alive hues.
