15 Matcha Nail Ideas That'll Make Everyone Green With Envy

A checkered print is a super playful way to add a little texture to your mani. If you’re attempting to create the look at home, “you can make your blocks chunky or you can use a small brush to make slender lines to create a more minimalist look,” Lippmann says.

While you can add a checkered print to one accent nail, you can always combine it with other mix-and-match prints, like these tiny flowers, for chic maximalist vibes.

A matcha is 100% more magical when it has a touch of latte art, so why not give your nails the same treatment? Since matcha green comes in so many hues, it’s easy to add details, like this tiny heart, using slightly lighter or darker polish.

Lippmann is a big fan of the matcha color on French manicures. Since the classic design usually involves white nail polish, she says an unexpected pop of color will give the design an updated look. This particular shade of green is the perfect mix of subtle and chic.

Half-moon nail art — where you paint a crescent at the base of your nail bed — has been around for a while, but Lippmann predicts it’s having a second life. “It’s great with pastels,” she says. “For even more jazz, you can use a glitter polish in the moon for a fun twist on the typical design.” You can also pair matcha green with mocha brown for a cafe-ready manicure.

The half moon also works in reverse, with a funky bright green matcha as the main color and a more minimalist base. Add small details — like gemstones or mini pearls — for an unexpected (yet very pretty) 3D effect.

Lippmann says matcha green combines beautifully with neutrals, like cream, especially in a color-blocking technique. Prime example? This groovy set with wavy shapes.

This type of nail art is all about adding bold swirls and swaths of color. To try it at home, Lippmann says to use the edge of a polish brush to draw clean lines.

Is there a better combo than green and gold? According to Glass, metallic accents like these swirls are an easy way to take your manicure to the next level.

Silver and rose gold could look cute, too. To be extra, Lippmann suggests matching your foil to your jewelry.

If you can’t choose a matcha hue, Lippmann suggests adding them on all one hand for a dark to light ombré effect. Start with a dark no-milk matcha on your pinky and slowly add more creaminess as you head toward your thumb.

Chromatic powders are where it’s at when you want your mani to pop. The mirrored finish instantly makes everyday nail art, like a French tip, one hundred times cooler thanks to the extra dose of shine — reason enough to try it on matcha-colored polish.

How fun is this eclectic manicure? Swirls, checkers, geometric prints, and spirals come together for an eye-catching collection of fingernail art — all of which showcase the funky matcha color.

There’s something cute and almost dainty about this light shade of green, which is why it looks so good with teeny details, like this strawberry design. A small heart, mini ladybug, or micro cherry would be equally as sweet.

3D nail art is so on trend for fall, winter, and beyond. To try it for yourself, add bubbles to your matcha manicure using builder gel or acrylic. The inspo? A refreshing matcha with lots of boba.

Darker matcha green makes such a statement on its own, sometimes all you really need is an all-over wash of color. If you go for a single shade, Lippmann recommends making sure all the details are perfect, from the shape of your nail to your cuticles.

Pastels always look pretty when they taken on a marbled effect, and matcha green is no different. To show it off, Glass recommends incorporating an accent nail.

Although the ring finger is a usual go-to for funky nail art, try making the accent the only solid color for something fun and unexpected.

In a world of glazed and glossy manicures, matte polish stands out. To achieve this frost-glass effect, all you need is a matte polish or a mattifying top coat.

Combine it with green tips and white abstract accents for a truly unique, matcha-inspired manicure.