Tea lovers, this one’s for you. Inspired by the Japanese matcha latte, matcha-toned green nail polish is quickly rising to the top of nail parlour demand worldwide.
How this trend entered the world of style is quite interesting: It first crept into our beauty regimens via things like matcha tea face treatments. Before we knew it, we started dressing in matcha (aka the matcha aesthetic). And now? Introducing matcha latte nails – the must-try summertime manicure this year.
This earthy, muted-yet-sophisticated shade of green is somehow aesthetically pleasing, and it looks great on all nail shapes. It’s also wonderfully versatile. If you’re into the matcha craze, we’ve got 14 matcha-inspired nail designs that’ll make you go “oh cha matcha.”
Checkered
A mani that has a checkered pattern is a really fun way to incorporate some texture. To achieve the effect at home, make your blocks hefty, or using a little brush to create slim lines for a more minimalist look. Although a checkered design can be applied to a single accent nail, it can also be mixed and matched with other patterns, as with these small flowers, to create a stylish, maximalist look.
Latte Art
A little latte art adds an extra magical touch to a matcha.
Because matcha green comes in so many shades, adding touches with polish that is a little bit lighter or darker is simple. This manicure, which combines milky pink and an accent nail done with tenderness using earthy green tones, might help you reproduce those lovely feelings.
Minimalist Matcha Nails
We don’t blame you if you want to sport the matcha colour everywhere because you love it so much.
Pink Matcha Moments
Cha Cha Matcha is the ultimate matcha shop for stylish matcha fans, as many matcha aficionados are aware. It makes it fitting that Cha Cha, which is well-known for its unique drinks, delectable pastries, and the pink and green aesthetic, would also serve as an inspiration for a matcha latte mani.
Chocolate Matcha
You’re missing out if you haven’t tried matcha and chocolate together. Apart from offering a significant increase in caffeine levels, the taste combination is simply amazing – and the colours are gorgeous as well, if we may say so.
Milky Matcha
This creamy mani might be the ideal choice for you if you like your matcha lattes extra creamy – it’s also quite simple to make. Just start with a milky neutral polish as your base, and use a fine-lining nail art brush to paint abstract swirls in your chosen pale matcha tones over the top. Once the top coat is on, you’re ready to leave.
Matcha Daisies
Choose a light green nail colour with a hint of colour for a creamier matcha latte appearance. Adding a playful element, the classic daisy design, is ideal for spring and summer.
Matcha Groove
This stylish green and white nail art reminds us of perfectly-flavoured matcha lattes with a dollop of vanilla sweet cream froth. This pattern looks great when combined with neutral colours like cream, particularly when color-blocking is used.
Matcha French Tip
Basic and timeless. White nail polish is typically used in classic designs, but an unexpected flash of colour will refresh the style. This specific shade of green is the ideal balance of elegant and understated.
Mis-Matcha
2023 will always include mismatched manis. So for those who want to layer on the patterns and colours, this flowery, smiling face, checkered, and wave mani is a no-brainer.
Foiled Matcha
Is there a more ideal combination than gold and green? Use a matte top coat to finish off your matcha latte nail manicure for an extra-smooth look. The opulent atmosphere is further enhanced by the abstract swirls of gold. Rose gold and silver are good choices too.
Matcha Ombre
If you’re having trouble deciding on a matcha colour, create an ombré effect that goes from dark to light all on one hand! On your pinky, start with a black, no-milk matcha and gradually increase the creaminess as you get towards your thumb.
Twisted Tea
This is evidence that you can still get a fun and stylish look with a mismatched mani if you’re a fan of the concept, but only want to use two colours. This style serves as an example of how different patterns can blend together seamlessly if the same colour palette is used. Check out how the swirls, checkers, geometric prints, and spirals come together.
Matcha Marble
Marbling a pastel makes it look even prettier, and matcha green is no exception. Use an accent nail to showcase it. For a unique and entertaining look, consider making the accent the only colour that is solid.
