26 Stunning Emerald Green Nails For The Cold Season

Emerald green, the color of pine trees and mistletoe, is not just for your holiday decor anymore. It’s time to bring this festive hue to your fingertips with our curated list of 26 emerald green nail designs!

If traditional holiday nails are not your thing but you still want a gorgeous nail color to complement your winter outfits, we’ve got the perfect one just for you: emerald green. Often seen on the fingertips of Kylie and Kendall Jenner around Christmas, emerald green is a subtle choice for anyone looking to channel a festive vibe.

With this said, emerald green nails are not just a seasonal trend; they have a timeless allure that makes them wearable throughout the year. With this in mind, we’ve collated a selection of 26 chic emerald designs that grabbed our attention on Instagram.

Whether you’re attending a glamorous holiday party, or just want to add a splash of color to your everyday style, there’s a design worth recreating at your local nail salon.

The Best Emerald Green Nails

1. Glitter & Shimmer

Go for a glamorous look with your emerald green nails with this glittery and shimmery manicure. Three nails have been painted with a shimmery green polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a glossy nude base and a diagonal green tip, framed with gold glitter for extra sparkle – just stunning!

2. Gold Flecks

These emerald green nails are just gorgeous, and the design works perfectly on both long and short nails. Each nail is painted with a glossy emerald green shade and then decorated with flecks of gold foil for a glam, marbled finish.

3. A Floral Touch

This green manicure is just what you need for the spring months with the pretty floral pattern. The thumb, ring, and little fingers are all painted with emerald green polish, while the index and middle fingers have a pink base and are decorated with white and green florals and finished with rhinestone details.

4. Diagonal Stripes

We love this diagonal striped design, which has a striking and unique look. The first three nails are painted in emerald green, then the ring finger has a pink base and is decorated with a silver and green diagonal stripe, while the little finger is covered entirely in silver glitter.

5. Festive Holly Leaves

Emerald green is the perfect color to include in your festive manicure, as you can see from this holly leaf manicure that would look beautiful for the holiday season. The design includes matte green nails, a gold glitter nail, a polka dot nail, and a ring finger framed by a wreath of holly leaves and little red berries – just irresistible!

6. Abstract Waves

This manicure has an artistic look, with the abstract wave pattern decorating the index and middle fingers. These nails have a milky white sheer base then are decorated with emerald green waves, while the rest of the nails are painted with this glossy green shade to create a simple yet chic short manicure.

7. Velvet emerald

This shimmering velvet effect is just incredible all on its own. Each nail is painted with a shimmering magnetic green polish, which sparkles in lighter green and teal shades under the light – so beautiful. This manicure is ideal for the fall and winter seasons.

8. Green swirls

Swirly designs are so popular at the moment, which is why we just adore this swirly green, gold-flecked nail design. Three nails are painted with a rich, emerald green shade, while the middle and ring fingers have a sheer nude base and are decorated with a green swirl design along one half of the nail, which is then embellished with flecks of gold.

9. Fall leaves

Add a little glamour to a classic fall manicure design with a gold-striped, leaf pattern! The emerald green middle and little fingers sit alongside matte, natural nails, that have been decorated with green leaves blooming from a gleaming gold branch, adding a little extra sparkle to the nails.

10. Green & gold stars

This star design is just gorgeous and ensures a dazzling, opulent look – ideal for any special occasion! Each nail has a sheer white base and then has been finished with a French tip design in a range of green shades. The nails are also decorated with gold stars, with a green-tinted rhinestone sitting in the center – so stunning!

11. Love hearts

This love heart emerald green manicure is just adorable. The ring and little fingers have been painted with a nude-pink base and then decorated with emerald green hearts, with a glittery gold center. The rest of the nails are painted with a glossy emerald green polish to create a chic and sophisticated look.

12. Candy cane stripes

These emerald green and gold candy cane stripes add a festive touch to this spectacular manicure! The nails are painted in matte emerald green polish or gold glitter polish, except for the ring finger, which has a nude base and then is decorated with green, white, and gold wavy candy cane stripes for a striking, festive look.  

13. French tips

Keep it simple and elegant with the green French tip design. Each of the nails has been painted this a glossy, sheer nude base and then finished with an emerald green French tip, while the ring finger is instead decorated with gold flecks to add a glamorous touch.

14. Tortoiseshell details

Tortoiseshell nail patterns are so popular at the moment and this design looks stunning paired with emerald green. Two emerald green nails sit alongside a ring and little finger that are both decorated with warm amber tortoiseshell designs. The gold glitter stripe on the ring finger adds a little extra sparkle.

15. Emerald green tip

If you love sleek, minimalist nails, then this manicure is just perfect for you. All the nails are painted with an emerald green polish, except for the ring finger which has a sheer nude base and is decorated with a swipe of emerald green polish, diagonal across the tip of the nails, which is framed with a gleaming gold stripe for a glam finish.

16. Swirls & glitter

Go for a sparkling, opulent look with this swirls and glitter emerald green nail design. The thumb and middle finger are painted with emerald green polish, while the index and ring fingers both feature swirly green designs and gold glitter, then the little finger is covered entirely in gold glitter.

17. Abstract patterns

This abstract pattern manicure has a sleek, paired-back aesthetic, but is so unique too. The nails start with a sheer nude base and then are each decorated with a swipe of emerald green polish that curves around the tip and side of the nail, while on the middle finger, the green polish creates a wave through the center of the nail.

18. Green & Glitter stripes

This striped design is so much fun! The glossy emerald green nails sit alongside glossy nude nails decorated with stripes of green, white, and silver glitter polish reaching down from the tip of the nails. This manicure is just what you need for the winter months and holiday season.

19. White & green

We love the sleek and minimalist look of this white and green manicure. Four nails are painted with rich emerald green polish, while the little finger contrasts the rest of the nails with a stark white polish and then is decorated with gold glitter at the base of the nail.

20. Gleaming gold details

The gleaming gold details on these emerald green and blush pink nails add an opulent and luxurious touch. The middle and little fingers are painted with matte pink polish that features silver speckles and is decorated with gold leaf designs, while the index and ring fingers are painted with shimmering green polish and decorated with gold flecks.  

21. Wintery snowflakes

You need this manicure for the cold winter months, with the rich jewel tones and delicate snowflake design. The index and ring fingers have a natural base with an emerald green French tip and a snowflake detail. The rest of the nails are painted with iridescent green-blue polish that shimmers in the light.

22. Cable knit patterns

As the weather gets colder, cable knit nails become more popular, which is why you need this cable knit and snowflake manicure this winter. Rose gold glitter nails sit alongside emerald green cable knit nails that are also decorated with intricate white snowflakes – so pretty!

23. Matte & glossy

This chic manicure is just irresistible and ideal if you love minimalist designs. The nails are painted with an emerald green polish and then finished with a matte top coat, while the tip of the nail features a glossy top coat to create a tonal, matte vs glossy French tip design – just incredible!

24. White stripes

This emerald green manicure is ideal for short nails and flawlessly suits the fall and winter months. Each nail is painted with glossy green polish and then decorated with a white stripe through the center of the nails, with a narrow base and wider tip – just a gorgeous design detail.

25. Shimmer & French tips

This beautiful nail design will add just a touch of glamour to your everyday look. Three nails have been painted with an emerald green polish that features a subtle emerald green shimmer, while the index and ring fingers have a sheer nude base and are finished with a V-shaped green French tip.

26. Black leaves

Go for a darker look with this green and black, leaf design. Three nails are painted with emerald green polish, then the ring finger has a glossy nude base and is finished with a black French tip, while the middle finger is decorated with a black leaf design, creating a striking manicure.

Have you found your next nail design from this list? We hope you did!