Forest green nails are the perfect way to add a touch of nature to your look. This rich, earthy shade feels both sophisticated and grounded—making it a fresh alternative to your usual go-to colors.
The best part? Forest green works beautifully on everyone and pairs effortlessly with any outfit, whether you’re going for a cozy fall vibe or fresh spring energy.
From simple, glossy finishes to creative designs with gold accents and leaf details, this versatile shade offers endless possibilities.
Ready to go green? Here are 41 gorgeous forest green nail ideas to inspire your next manicure.
1. Glossy Forest Green with Gold Geometric Accents
Nothing says sophisticated quite like forest green glossy nails paired with gold geometric accents.
The high-shine finish makes the deep green pop, while the metallic details add a luxurious touch that’s perfect for both day and night.
2. Matte Forest Green and Pale Pink Color Blocking
I’m obsessed with this unexpected color combination. The matte forest green creates a modern contrast against soft pale pink, and the color blocking design keeps things fresh and contemporary.
3. Nude Base with Green French Tips and Lightning Bolts
This design puts a creative spin on the classic French manicure. The nude base keeps it wearable, while forest green tips get an edgy update with gold lightning bolt accents and subtle glitter details.
4. White and Forest Green Swirl Design
Swirl nails continue to trend, and this white and forest green combination is absolutely dreamy.
I love how some nails feature the swirl pattern while others stay solid for a balanced look.
5. Forest Green and Soft Pink with Gold Foil
The combination of forest green and soft pink creates such a romantic palette. Add some gold foil accents, and you’ve got a manicure that’s both delicate and striking.
6. Matte Forest Green with Botanical White Accents
This design features matte forest green nails with white accent nails decorated with black leaf designs.
It’s nature-inspired perfection that feels organic yet polished.
7. Geometric Pale Pink on Forest Green
Forest green serves as the perfect backdrop for pale pink geometric designs. The addition of gold glitter accents takes this modern manicure to the next level.
8. Forest Green with Beige Leaf Art
I adore how this design combines solid forest green nails with a beige accent nail featuring green leaf art. The matte finish gives it an understated elegance.
9. Pastel Pink and Forest Green French Tips
This delicate take on French tips features a pastel pink base with forest green tips and silver accents. It’s feminine meets earthy in the best way possible.
10. Forest Green and Nude with Gold Line Art
The combination of forest green and nude creates a sophisticated base for gold geometric line art.
This minimalist design is perfect for those who prefer subtle nail art.
11. Matte Forest Green with Mixed Accents
This design combines matte forest green nails with gold glitter accent nails and white floral designs on a clear base. Gold foil accents tie everything together beautifully.
12. Forest Green with Delicate Nude Florals
Forest green solid nails paired with a nude base featuring delicate floral designs create a garden-party-ready manicure. The white flower petals and green leaves are simply charming.
13. Glossy Forest Green with Bow Details
These glossy forest green nails get a playful update with a light pink base featuring green bow designs. The green and white striped accent nail adds an extra touch of whimsy.
14. Green French Tips with Silver Glitter
This elevated French manicure features green tips separated from the pink base by a silver glitter line. It’s classic with just the right amount of sparkle.
15. Alternating Forest Green and Nude with Foil
I love the balance in this design—alternating forest green and nude nails with gold foil accents on the green and delicate leaf designs on the nude nails.
16. Forest Green Winter Wonderland
Forest green base with white snowflake designs creates the perfect winter manicure. The alternating solid and decorated nails keep it from feeling too busy.
17. Forest Green and Nude Winter Mix
This design alternates forest green and nude nails with white snowflake designs on some and green branch designs on the nude nails. It’s winter elegance at its finest.
18. Forest Green with Rhinestone Accents
Alternating forest green and nude nails get extra glamour with green glitter on some nails and green rhinestone accents on the nude ones.
19. Pink Base with V-Shaped Green Tips
These pink-based nails feature forest green French tips in a modern V-shape. It’s a fresh take on the traditional French manicure.
20. All-Over Forest Green Glitter
Sometimes simple is best. Forest green nails with matching glitter accent nails create a cohesive, sparkly look that’s perfect for any occasion.
21. Pink and Forest Green with Swirl Accent
Pink base with forest green French tips gets an artistic upgrade with a gold glitter accent line and a swirling forest green and golden design on the accent nail.
22. Forest Green with Silver Ombre
This design features a forest green matte base with silver glitter ombre on accent nails and a white snowflake design on the feature nail. Winter magic on your fingertips!
23. Forest Green with Nude Negative Space
Forest green base color with nude geometric shapes and clear sections creating negative space results in a modern, artistic manicure.
24. Forest Green with White Bow Accents
Forest green base with white bow designs on accent nails and a glitter accent nail creates a sweet yet sophisticated look.
25. Forest Green with Diagonal Gold Stripes
This geometric design features forest green base with diagonal gold glitter stripes and nude sections creating interesting patterns.
26. Nude Base with Angled Green Tips
A nude base with forest green French tips at modern angles creates a contemporary take on the classic French manicure.
27. Matte Forest Green with Daisies
I’m loving this forest green matte base covered in white daisy designs with yellow centers. The all-over floral pattern is perfect for spring.
28. Forest Green with Abstract White Curves
Forest green base with white curved lines creating an abstract design offers a modern, artistic approach to nail art.
29. Multi-Toned Green Color Blocking
This design features multiple shades of green in a color-blocked pattern with gold glitter lines separating colors and white curved accents.
30. Forest Green with Nude Leaf Accents
Forest green base on most nails pairs beautifully with nude base nails featuring green leaf designs on accent nails.
31. Forest Green with Gold Stars
Simple yet striking, forest green nail polish with gold star designs on select nails creates a celestial-inspired manicure.
32. Forest Green with Opal Accents
Forest green base color contrasts beautifully with iridescent opal-like accent nails and metallic gold geometric designs.
33. Forest Green with Negative Space Cutouts
Forest green polish with negative space designs featuring clear cutout shapes that reveal the natural nail underneath creates an innovative look.
34. Forest Green with Silver Glitter Gradient
A forest green base with silver glitter gradient creates a magical ombre effect that’s perfect for special occasions.
35. Forest Green with Metallic Silver Tips
Forest green polish topped with metallic silver French tips offers a futuristic take on the classic French manicure.
36. Forest Green with Marbled Accents
Forest green base color paired with marbled light green accents on select nails creates an organic, stone-like effect.
37. Forest Green with Gold Foil
Sometimes simplicity wins—forest green base with gold foil accents creates an effortlessly elegant manicure.
38. Forest Green with White Marble Contrast
Forest green polish on most nails contrasts beautifully with white marble accent nails for a sophisticated look.
39. Forest Green with Gold Geometric Lines
Forest green base color serves as the perfect canvas for metallic gold geometric line designs that add modern flair.
40. Forest Green with White Polka Dots
Forest green base color with a white polka dot pattern brings a playful retro vibe to this classic shade.
41. Metallic Forest Green Shimmery Nails
These long almond-shaped nails in forest green with a metallic shimmer effect are the ultimate in glamour. The shape and shine make this a show-stopping choice.