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Kara Jillian Brown is the beauty editor of InStyle. She began her career at Well+Good, where she spent five years evolving from editorial intern to news writer to beauty writer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English rhetoric from Binghamton University and a master’s degree in health and science journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. She is also a certified fitness instructor and teaches barre in Brooklyn.
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Published on April 19, 2025 @ 07:01AM
Taurus season is here, and it’s time to channel your inner earth goddess with the perfect nail look. The earth sign is one who loves luxury and is known to beloving, soothing, and driven; and a matching manicure to meet the vibe is only right.
"As an earth sign, Tauruses are grounded," says celebrity nail artist Sarah Chue, "and they don’t venture too far beyond the middle line in their groundedness. Therefore, colors of the earth, like green and brown, definitely resonate with this sign."
For a Taurus, green is a standout nail hue to look out for since it aligns with their aura color, which ties into the earth. Of course, you don't want things to be too earthy, so the look still taps into the sign's love of all things luxe. "I'd keep it earthy with cool tones with a hint of glimmer like sheen, chrome, or cat eye," says Chue. "Maybe a small rhinestone or two to reflect their luxurious side."
To inspire your Taurus nail look, scroll through 25 great options below.
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Cool Cat Eye
"A light nude beige cat-eye chrome is the perfect step up the to classic nude manicure when you want a bit of glam," says Chue.
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Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell is another classic pattern that's perfect for the luxury-loving Taurus. It's especially great given its warm and earthy hues.
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Mismatched Patterns
Yes, this set has the classic tortoiseshell, but it also mixes in a bit of airbrushed aura patterns and cool contrasted outlines.
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Jelly Forest Green
Jelly nails are such an easy way to achieve a statement nail in a few simple steps. Combined with this deep forest green shade? So perfect.
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Midnight
"A sheer nude base over a deep midnight blue ombré chromegives luxury and confidence," says Chue.
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Gold Star
Gold chrome and stars are the perfect manicure to tap into Taurus' glamorous side.
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Brown V-Tips
Simple yet timeless. This brown French V-tips give total elegance without having to do much at all. And on stiletto nail shapes it makes them look all the more interesting.
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Muted Mix
This mix of vibrant colors and abstract shapes celebrates the confident side of a Taurus.
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Textured Drops of Gold
On a nude base, add an array of gold details that will really pop against the neutral hue. This can be done with cool geometric shapes, swirls, and more.
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Floral Tips
If you want something earthy that isn't too muted, go bold with a bright floral manicure. This look features monochromatic floral tips.
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Animal Prints
Cow print, tortoiseshell, a sheer nude, and deep green come together to make this fun yet grounded manicure.
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Pink Gems
Peppered on top of sage green cat eye nails are these sweet pink gems. For a boost of that luxe energy Taurus love, these crystals look so stunning.
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Earthy Swirls
Earthy shades of chocolate, caramel, taupe, and cream make for a gorgeous Taurus manicure.
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Chrome Petals
These gold chrome petals are perfectly balanced with a matte nude base for a dynamic and stunning manicure.
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Fresh Fruit
Lean into the happiness of spring with this nail look that blends flowers with blueberries and watermelon.
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Liquid Gold
Go full luxe with this look that makes your nails look as if they're dripping in gold. It utilizes a 3D gel to create the shapes and is topped with an ultra-metallic gold chrome.
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Pottery Glaze
Glazed ceramics always look stunning and down-to-earth, so using them to inspire a Taurus nail design is perfect.
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Polka Dot French
This chic manicure is reminiscent of sheer black tights with a matching top via black French tips.
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Martini Mani
This martini mani is a nod to a classic motif in a fun and surprising way—perfect for a Taurus.
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Mirror Chrome
Take Taurus' signature green and make it dazzle with a chrome topper. This look uses a bright green for a funky look.
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Iridescent
Placing blue, green, and gold chrome atop a nude base creates a stunning iridescent finish. This look also employs 3D gel to create a raised design across all of the nails.
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Green, White, & Black
Green is gorgeous on its own, but pair it with white and black for added interest and contrast. This look features checker print alongside smiley faces and flowers.
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Like Magic
This sparkly yet delicate design uses a shimmery gold polish for finely drawn stars and eyes on a sheer nude base. They're accented by blue and purple to add a bit of color.
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Aubergine
For an earthy vibe with a bit of warmth, go for shades of deep brown-ish purple. This design uses a few aubergine hues along with a greige pinky.
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Earthy Abstract
This abstract design uses pretty, muted shades of purple, blue, orange, and green for an interesting design that doesn't go over the top.
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