But few colors come with such strong associations as green.

You know what else feels very “spring?“Pastels.

And when you bring the two together, you get mint.

a mint green mani with solids and french tips

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Ahead, we rounded up 17 ideas for mint manicures, from dreamy watercolors to sophisticated Frenchies.

Keep scrolling to see them.

Layer on three thin coats for maximum opacity.

a solid mint green manicure

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It’s like Easter egg meets foil-wrapped chocolate egg.

(Or is it more Easter M&Ms?)

Just ensure to double up on your mint green digits, of course.

an ombre manicure in green, blue,and purple

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Minty Frenchie

Sophisticated and easy to DIY,French manicuresare classic for a reason.

Either way, the resulting mani will be elegant.

Nail artist Aiste Haas took inspo from Alia Bhatt’s 2024Met Gala lookfor this stunning set.

watercolor manicure topped with builder gel and gold chrome accents

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It’s up to you!

Take It or Leaf It

This more muted, softer shade of mint feels a little earthier.

Especially when the pink and green in question arebubblegumand mint.

a pastel skittle manicure

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Abstract Art

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The best thing about an abstract manicure?

Imperfection is the name of the game.

Can’t you just imagine it wrapped around a bottle of Britney Spears Curious?

a mint green manicure with a mix of french tips and solid fingers

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Flaming Out

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You gotta love an unexpected pairing.

For example, peaceful, delicate mint green with edgyflames.

a mint green manicure topped with floral designs and dewdrops

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a minty green ombre manicure

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a manicure with solid mint tips and floral accent nails

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a green ombre manicure topped with silver chrome powder

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an icy mint blue manicure

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a mint green manicure in a marble design

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a mint green and bubblegum pink mani with inverted flowers

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blobs of minty green nail polish in an abstract manicure design

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a mint green shimmery manicure

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a manicure with mint green flames

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a sparkly mint green holographic manicure

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a mint green negative space manicure

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