Jade Nails Are the Manicure Trend Channeling Good Luck This Year
There's a reason the vibe-boosting stone has been treasured for centuries.
Jade stones have long been treasured for their ties to good luck and positive energy—they're believed to attract abundance while keeping negative vibes at bay. And right now, we’re more than ready to channel that mantra straight into our beauty routines. If we’re setting intentions and manifesting good vibes for the year ahead, why not start at our fingertips?
And jade nails happen to be one of the biggest manicure trends right now. The chic finish mimics the eponymous stone’s signature marbled green and milky texture, giving the fingers a polished yet earthy feel. Whether you keep things sheer and minimal or lean into rich emerald swirls accented with gold designs, there are plenty of jade manicure ideas that feel both calming and statement-making.
Ahead, you’ll find all the best jade nail inspiration worth screenshotting to embody all the positive energy. Consider this your sign to book the appointment and let your nails do a little manifesting of their own.
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Jasmine Hyman is Cosmo's manicure-obsessed assistant beauty editor. She writes about the biggest nail trends for a living and spent hours looking through the best jade manicure inspo—from celebrity nail artists to NYC-based salons.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.
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