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From Matcha To Mint, Wimbledon Is Inspiring The Return Of Green Nails
Game. Set. Match.
Spotted everywhere, from myriad A-listers to our favourite nail influencers, and even on the grounds of Wimbledon, where the colour is always centre court, green (in all its varieties) has become a go-to nail colour of choice this summer.
'Green feels fresh and it’s a great transition shade to take us from winter into summer,' says nail influencer Melanie Graves (aka @overglowedit). 'There’s also a ton of range where you can pick a deeper emerald colour for a moody vibe or a neon bright for something more playful.'
Nail artist Iram Shelton agrees: 'I think it’s such a statement colour and can really speak to you depending on your vibe. A really bright green (such as, OPI Pricele$$) can lift your mood, meanwhile, a more muted green like a matcha or sage green shade can bring out peace and balance.'
What’s the 2024 way to wear green nail polish?
According to Graves, abstract swirls and shapes are the way to go. 'You don’t need nail art tools and there’s no wrong way to do it – using your polish brush you can swirl or create shapes that look fresh and organic.'
As for the biggest trends taking shape this summer? 'Adding a touch of chrome to a matcha green shade is such a hit right now and adding a pop of green to French tips is a fun way to spice up your nails for summer during Wimbledon,' says Shelton. 'I love mixing textures with greens and adding embellishments. I’ve also seen people opting for darker shades during summer and the emerald green nails, although it’s definitely more of an AW option, but can look really chic during summer too,' notes Shelton.
Read on for all the Wimbledon-inspired green nail art ideas to bookmark this summer...
Matcha Mani
Reminiscent of your go-to morning matcha, this milky shade of green is cropping up everywhere this summer.
A Touch Of Lemon
Minimalist yet striking, take this lemon manicure to your next nail appointment.
Contrast Waves
Make green pop with contrasting white swirls painted onto a barely-there base.
Fluoro Tips
Step into summer with fluoro lime French tips that look cool yet understated.
Pistachio Tones
Cool ice cream tones of green are a more subtle take on the trend.
Moss Marble
Update a classic French manicure with moss green marbled tips that add a retro vibe.
Minty Fresh
A minty fresh manicure is a must-try for summer – go for solid blocks of this pastel hue.
Spring Ombre
Transition from lime green to coral pink for the ultimate summer manicure.
Tortoiseshell Trend
Tap into two trends at once with solid green shades and tortoiseshell nail art.
Bottega Green
Steep your nails in this season’s go-to green with a Bottega inspired polish.
Sage Swirls
For a mix and match manicure, try a French tip on one nail and a swirl on another.
Bottle Green
Deep emerald with a glossy finish is a mani trend that works all year round.
Check Mate
Pick three shades of green to recreate this geometric design.
Amelia Bell is the Multiplatform Beauty Director for ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and leading beauty content across both sites. Amelia has a particular interest in wellness and longevity, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.
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