As daffodils pop up and trees sprout their leaves, no beverage seems more appropriate than an iced matcha latte. While the tea-based beverage can (and should!) be enjoyed year-round, its vibrant green hue makes it particularly alluring for Spring. If you’re welcoming the season with a fresh manicure, why not choose matcha green for a lively look?
Matcha green is characterized by its strong yellow undertones. Reach for essie’s Willow in the Wind for a true matcha hue, add a splash of milk with Manicurists’s Sweat Pea, or go full latte mode with OPI’s The Pass Is Always Greener.
Matcha green can be infused into your manicure in so many ways. Keep it simple with a wash of matcha all over your nails, use it in an airy fine-line design for something minimalist, or use it as the star of a maximalist mix-and-match. Ahead, browse 10 ways to approach matcha latte nails.
Glazed Matcha
Drooling over this glazed matcha mani. Recreate the look by topping a green polish with clear chrome powder.
Checkerboard
Soften the checkerboard look with warm shades of matcha and cream. Tiny pink flowers add the perfect touch of sweetness.
Matcha Marble
A marbled design is wonderful to keep a look airy while incorporating an organic edge. This look features mixes of matcha green and white atop a soapy nude base.
Green French
Take a French mani a step further with a dot of polish toward the cuticle and a chrome top. The little dot grounds the design while the chrome adds whimsy.
Linear Abstract
Go geometric with a linear abstract design. We love this curved design that splits the nail in half.
Funky Mix
Get psychedelic with a monochromatic mix-and-match. This design pairs matcha with sage and evergreen to create a look that’s a feast for the eyes.
Marble French
This delicate design uses jelly polishes to create a super pretty marbled design.