NailsPublished: March 16, 2025
Published by Riomarcely Rodriguez
The internet has been serving up one unexpected French tip trend after another—chrome, pastels, and now, green. The shade feels fun and different without exactly being too in-your-face, and fortunately, there’s a version for every mood.
If you’ve been side-eyeing green but haven’t fully committed, a French tip is the right way to ease into it. Sage and olive hues tend to offer a more wearable take on the trend, whereas your lime and electric tones fit right at home with summer’s neon obsession. Basically, it’s the kind of manicure that works no matter your usual aesthetic. Plus, gems, stickers, and 3D embellishments can add just the right amount of detail.
Since earthy tones are officially taking over our feeds, we rounded up the best green French tip nails to inspire your next manicure appointment. Good luck picking just one.
1. Double Green
French manicures always seem to come back around, even more so for our editors, considering they test nail trends nonstop. Simple but absolutely stunning, the tips here feature alternating colors—dark and bright green—that pop on each nail. A small gold ring or matching earrings would take the whole aesthetic up a notch.
2. Pearl Perks
A little gold goes a long way when it comes to elevating a manicure. Here, deep green French tips painted with DND Gel’s Nightrider 326 create a flattering base, while tiny gold pearls give the set a little extra something. Oh, and here’s a plus: You can absolutely create these at home with a steady hand.
3. Sage the Day
Chrome finishes on nails stand out the second you see them, and they work especially well on shorter tips. Manicurist Joanne Thomas used sheer light pink builder gel on the base before applying sage chrome at the tips using a dusting motion to build up the shine gradually. They look surprisingly chic on short, almond nails, but they’d also look amazing on a square shape.
4. Lime Green French Tips
Neon green tips make the short nails here a little more fun. Using The GelBottle Inc’s Hypnotic glitter—a buildable lime green base with reflective light-up silver—gives each nail a bright accent that’s easy to notice. So it doesn’t feel too over-the-top, pairing the nails with simple silver or gold jewelry keeps the focus on the nails.
5. Game, Set, Match
Honestly, tennis balls aren’t the first thing you’d think to put on nails, but somehow it works here. The lime green polish with white swirls tucked into the corners actually looks just like those fuzzy little balls at Wimbledon. And hey, even if tennis isn’t your thing, the colors still bring enough sporty energy to give it a try.
6. Starry Tips Ahead
Glitter and nails tend to go hand in hand, especially during the holiday season. In the design above, green glitter polish coats the French tips, with tiny stars scattered lightly near the edges. Small jewelry or a cute bag would match perfectly if you’re headed somewhere.
7. Swirl Power
Mixing multiple shades of green in one manicure might sound tricky at first, but seeing them side by side here takes the guesswork out of mixing shades. The square-shaped nails feature French tips and vertical swirls flowing from cuticle on up. Adding geometric details—like half moons or stripes—could be another way to add even more personality.
8. 3D Lotus Nails
You seriously can’t mess up by adding some 3D accents to a French manicure. The jade-like tips create the perfect base for tiny floral accents and other gems. Nail artist Michelle Hoang was going for a lotus theme (and honestly, it’s giving serene spa vibes), and we think and it turned out so good.
9. Leafy Luxe
Raised accents always bring something special to a manicure, and the texted green French tips above prove it. Paired with a sheer base, it alternates between pearls, flowers, and leaf-like designs that thin out for a more natural flow. Ashley Flores said it best, “We love green here.”
10. Jade It Up
Another jade-inspired manicure, Emily Vo made the almond-shaped nails in the set above stand out even more with gold lines that highlight the design. To add a little sparkle, a few rhinestones or chrome stars near the cuticle would be the perfect finishing touch.
11. Serpent Tips
A green French tip look becomes all the more eye-catching when you add in nails decorated with any form of animal print or palette, like the glittery snake design here. Dotting the black detailing, which lends itself to the eyes and tiny stars, brings everything full circle.
12. Dew Drop
The trend that never goes out of style: 3D nails. While the glossy olive green look is always a good idea, we’ve seen more and more nail artists opting for textured, water-like finishes (as if the nails are permanently dewy) for added dimension.
13. Cherry on Top
Green and red is a color combo that works beyond Christmas, trust us. Create the cherry-accented French tips above using a glossy top coat to make each detail pop, with stars and tiny gems sneaking in a little extra detail. Long nails make it all the more impossible to ignore.
14. Spring Fling
A green and yellow French tip combo will always be a great option for spring, and the look here is proof. Use a sheer nude base with neon tips to decorate your nails. Whether you’re into an almond shape (like the one above) or a more square tip, have fun with the color-blocked hues.
15. Marble Magic
Changing up green French tip nails can lead to some pretty great results, like the swirled, stone-like accents in green tones here. The swirly tips immediately stand out in the best way, especially because of the darker shade that outlines each nail. Getting the perfect marbled tips requires a steady hand and some serious blending skills, so don’t hesitate to bring it to a professional nail tech.
Published by Riomarcely Rodriguez
