We can count on one hand the number of times we’ve reached for green nail polish at the salon — not because there’s anything wrong with the color, but in a world of creamy neutrals and poppy reds, shades of green can get lost in the mix.
The hue shouldn’t be overlooked, though, especially the in-between tones that take inspiration from leafy herbs like thyme and sage. Muted greens feel particularly apt for fall: They’re less predictable than dusty roses and caramel nudes, but still palatable if dark browns and burgundies aren’t quite your jam. Plus, sage green is shaping up to be fall’s color de jour across nail inspo accounts on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok.
Ahead, we rounded up our favorite sage-inspired polish colors to use on your next at-home mani day.
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Color Dept. Moss
One reviewer says, “this is the best green nail polish I’ve ever owned.” High praise.
Color Dept. MOSS, $, available at Color Dept.
JINsoon Green Clay
A lighter option is this olive green, part of JINsoon’s Fall Pottery Collection.
JINsoon GREEN CLAY, $, available at JinSoon
Manucurist Artichaut
This is an herbal shade of green that hits between bright and neutral for a green.
Manucurist Artichaut, $, available at Manucurist
CND Vinylux Cap & Gown
Most nail salons carry CND polishes. If you’re looking for a green manicure, scour the wall for this neural earthy tone called Cap & Gown in either the Vinylux polish or the Shellac one, if you’re looking for a longer wear.
CND CND Vinylux – Cap & Gown, $, available at Beyond Polish
Zoya Satin Sage
Zoya describes this color as a “mossy sage green cream” — but it’s much cuter than actual moss. Each coat goes on pigmented and dries down to a satin finish (kind of like your favorite demi-matte lipstick).
Zoya Sage Nail Polish, $, available at Zoya
Color Club It’s About Thyme
This earthy, wearable green is less moss and more matcha latte.
Color Club It’s About Thyme, $, available at Color Club
Essie Gel Couture Sage You Love Me
If you gravitate toward pale nudes, go for this creamy sage that’ll give you the same barely-there effect with a hint of green. You only need two coats for shiny, full-coverage color that lasts.
Essie sage you love me, $, available at Essie
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