Jade marble nail designs are having a moment. Here’s how to rock this good-luck, manifestation-ready mani.
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Jade has long been understood in Chinese culture to symbolize good fortune and serenity — but does a faux jade manicure count?
As Lunar New Year rolls around on Feb. 17, there’s no better time to test your luck. The textured nail design has been taking over social media, with Pinterest even including the shade in its official 2026 color palette after searches for “jade marble nails” jumped 450% over the past three years.
Nodding to the stone’s glassy surface, the high-shine finish makes manicures look both polished and earthy. And the best part? Trying the nail trend at home doesn’t require a manifestation coach. All you need are jade green and white polishes and a nail art brush or bobby pin. After painting the blue-green base, add some milky zigzag lines — the messier, the better. Work in layers, letting each one dry (or cure, if you’re using gel) to build depth. Or protect your peace and leave it to the pros.
Whether you pair it with a bangle nail design or keep it more low-key with a milky jelly finish, the intention remains the same: chic, thoughtful nail art for the year ahead. From manis that read like mini meditations to full 3D statement sets, keep scrolling for the jade nails that lucky girls can’t stop screenshotting.
For warmer skin undertones, opt for a jade polish that leans green, like this minty-fresh marbled set. The cooler hue helps balance excess warmth in the complexion — proof that a little color theory goes a long way.
