The drink has conquered not only coffee shops, but also nail salons: from minimalist French manicures with green tips to variations of “matcha with strawberries”. What began as a gastronomic trend has turned into a real lifestyle: matcha today is not only a health benefit, but also an aesthetic code.
This soft green shade has become a new beauty favorite. Matcha manicure is one of the main trends of spring-summer 2026. “Searches for 'matcha nails' have increased by 201% over the past year and by 27% over the last quarter, so we predict that this shade will become one of the key colors of the spring-summer 2026 season,” says Fresha Beauty expert Annabel Tauroua. In addition, the growing interest in pastel shades shows that the trend for soft colors is only intensifying.
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However, it's not just about aesthetics. Matcha has long been a symbol of awareness, self-care, and balance. The main advantage of this manicure is its versatility. From rich green to pistachio or pastel green, the palette allows you to create a multitude of variations: French tips, minimalist details, dot accents, or even combinations with red and pink shades inspired by strawberry matcha latte.
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Three exquisite matcha green manicure ideas for spring-summer 2026
Matcha manicure with design
Polka dots, strawberries, or futuristic graphic elements – match green doesn't have to be the only accent. It can be integrated into the design, and it's all up to your imagination.
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French accent
The French manicure from the 1990s has never gone out of style, it's just been transformed. In 2026, its updated version is colored tips, and matcha green is becoming one of the most relevant options.
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Plain green nails
Matcha or matcha latte – choose the intensity of the shade yourself. It can be either a soft pastel green or a more saturated tone that makes the manicure expressive and modern.
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Based on material from: Vogue.mx