Matcha Nails: All About Spring's Latest Manicure Trend

Reported by Vogue.

Your next manicure inspo isn't coming from a runway—it's coming from your oat milk latte. After seasons of edible-coded nails (remember glazed donut tips? blueberry milk swirls?), spring is obsessing over matcha, the powdered green tea that's somehow become as much a visual currency as an actual beverage. The trend taps into matcha's centuries-old heritage in China and Japan, translating its unmistakable earthy green into something you can actually wear on your fingertips.

The appeal is obvious: that signature shade has already seduced everyone from Hailey Bieber to Olivia Rodrigo to NFL quarterback Caleb Williams. But here's what makes matcha nails actually interesting—they're not a monolith. You can go full saturation with the vibrant, almost chartreuse tone of the powder itself, or dial it back to a softer, milky sage if you're the latte-drinking type. The color is flexible enough to work as a clean, minimalist solid, a delicate French tip, or a full micro-art situation. Nail artist Queenie Nguyen has already cracked the hybrid code with strawberry matcha nails—pairing the green with complementary shades for something that feels both on-trend and intentional.

The real win? Matcha nails feel less like a throwaway TikTok moment and more like an actual aesthetic choice. It's the kind of green that photographs well, photographs true, and works across skin tones. Whether you're minimalist or maximalist about nail design, there's a matcha version waiting for you.

Bring this to your next salon appointment—and if you spot a trend we should be covering, flag it.

Read the original at Vogue.