And it’s super versatile: There are so many shades, each conveying a different energy.
Want to evoke mystery?
Dive deep into murky, moodyjade nails.
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Seeking a fun night look?
Cartwheel into a charged-up lime.
A swath of mint will perk up your fingertips.
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Embrace drama with a bold emerald, or keep things calm with a subtleolive manicure.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up 18 green nail ideas perfect for short nails.
Keep scrolling to find your next manicure.
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Kelly Jellies
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These short Kelly green nails are a burst of spring.
Thejelly lookis totally on-trend, and there’s just enough sheen without crossing into glossy territory.
Pair them with a fun purple or pink pedicure.
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Apply it to all ten fingers or use it for an accent nail.
Make Waves
Break up adark green manicurewith an accent nail with a fun design.
Place a group ofswirlson a bare nail to help them stand out.
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Pastel Dream
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Nothing says spring like pastels.
Embrace the season by opting for abstract pastelgreen French tips.
Choose the same two colors for all ten fingers or swap one out on the ring fingers.
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Ask your manicurist to outline your waves with builder gel squiggles (dusted in chrome) fora 3D touch.
It is deep and rich.
Turn the volume up withgold foilaccents, or let it stand alone.
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Half-Shell Haze
Consider anart deco manimoment with a kelly green shell design.
Pick a pearl or peachy base shade for a quiet background, or go bold with a perky pink.
Emerald Trim
Update the classic French manicure by adding an emerald trim to your short set.
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Choose a neutral matte shade for your base to create the most impact.
They add a Susy Pickles-style flair to the design.
Invest in a sheet of teeny stickers to express yourself however you’d like.
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Pistachio Galaxy
This star-studded set is completely dreamy.
Pale green makes for a pretty but unexpected base for the design.
Yin-yangs and a cow print can shock the eye (in a good way).
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Marble Moment
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Ease into the marble mani trend with this melted green set.
The design mergesevergreen, white, and sand dreamily and will look great at any length.
Glamorous Storm
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Debating between jade and marble?
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Opt for this stormy design that marries the two.
We love the addition of subtle gold veins.
Jade symbolism and legends.
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