Stunning Greek Goddess Nails to Make You Soar Beyond Basic Manicures

Some mortals chose minimalism but the rest of us want thunderbolts on our fingertips! Since we discovered Greek goddess nails, our manicures have gone mythological. We can’t resist gold accents, marble swirls, and shimmer worthy of the gods. Browse these stunning Greek goddess nails for divine inspiration!

Greek Goddess Nails

Greek Goddess Nails, Light Version

If you’ve been on a nude nails kick but feel like it’s time for something more, here’s a Greek goddess manicure with subtle details to help you transition. It starts with a glowy sheer base that flatters the wearer’s skin tone, making their fingertips look youthful and healthy. Then it adds delicate shell texture on the tips, followed by cat eye shimmer and vintage gold accents.

It’s shocking how popular Greek goddess nails are right now. The Pinterest trend report last fall shows that searches for this style increased by an incredible 1975%! Moreover, this fall, anything Greek is popular, from Athen’s Acropolis to Greece aesthetics. Honestly, right now is the ideal time to jump on board and cruise the Aegean with a set of ethereal nails like these.

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Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt

Last summer, Keely Hodgkinson won the 800m gold wearing a set of lavender nails designed by her sponsor, Nike. The nails were inspired by Wedgwood ceramic designs and cameo jewelry, so they had the distinctive raised white female profile framed by stylized wreaths and wings. Why wreaths and wings? Because these Greek goddess nails featured Nike, the goddess of victory.

Here’s a set dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. But Artemis is so much more than that. The ancient Greeks admired this twin sister of Apollo for her ability to heal nature and people. She was a goddess of childbirth, a protector of children, as well as a caretaker of the wilderness. She chose to remain an independent, free woman, and even stood up to Hera, the queen of the gods.

Here you can see Artemis’ symbols like the deer, the cypress, and the moon stylized like a bow and arrow.

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Greek Aesthetic Nails

There’s a popular style circulating on social media where European travelers show off their white nails with hand-painted blue designs. They resemble azulejos or traditional tiles that you can see throughout southern European nations like Greece, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. That’s one option if you want to enjoy an aesthetically Greek nail look.

However, it’s also hot to wear vintage looks, especially one-of-a-kind designs. Here’s a set that recalls classic paintings of forest nymphs in Greek mythological stories.

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Hera, Queen of the Gods

When Hollywood depicts Hera as someone you wouldn’t want to cross, that’s not wrong. She was the Greek goddess sought out by women as their protector. She was the goddess of marriage who insisted on women’s rights. This may have been a sore topic as she was married to her brother, Zeus, who frequently cheated on her. As a result, Hera got her own back by leading a coup on Olympus.

Hera’s symbols include the peacock, which is why you see the green and blue feathered design here. It’s only right that she be represented by long tapered nails and plenty of gold.

Ethereal Olympus Nails

Mount Olympus is both an actual mountain and the legendary home of the Greek gods. In modern times, it’s a national park and a tourist hot spot. In ancient times, this highest peak in Greece was where the deities held court and watched over humans.

Speaking of mountains, Greek marble is a world-renowned material mined in the area around Olympus. It’s durable and colorful, with not just white, but also green and gray varieties. You can see it at the Parthenon and in famous sculptures.

Here the artist mixed the concept of beautiful Greek marble with myths and created ethereal Olympus nails. The simplest way to swirl shades like this is to use LAVIS blooming gel. Apply a generous layer, leave it wet, and add drops of color. The pigment begins to disperse magically, and you can guide the effect with a dotting pen or brush. Cure it when you’re pleased with the way it turns out. Repeat the process for a layered look.

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Hecate Nails

If you are enchanted by sorcery, you might already know about Hecate. She’s the goddess of witchcraft, often shown with three faces, which reminds us of the Maiden, the Matron, and the Crone in Wicca. Furthermore, she’s the goddess of journeys, even to supernatural realms like the underworld. She’s associated with dogs, garlic, and the yew tree. If you lived in ancient Greece, you’d likely have a shrine to Hecate in the doorway of your home because she is a guardian goddess.

Golden Leaves

Instead of honoring a Greek goddess with your nails, you can simply go with divine vibes. Here’s a beautiful example with decorative leaves. The most common plant in Greek art is the acanthus, but it’s a much more complicated leaf to draw. These metallic fronds remind us of victory wreaths worn by demigod heroes and Olympic champions.

Molten Gold

These molten gold claws with cat eye shimmer and chrome remind us of Athena, the warrior goddess of wisdom. She was also the patron of handicrafts and the creator of the olive tree. She led soldiers into battle and offered sage advice to seekers.

Celestial Goddess Nails

Unlike some religions, Greek myths show their gods as having very humanlike traits. They got jealous, cheated, and fought with each other. But on the other hand, they watched over their people and at any moment might provide the support needed to conquer a challenge. Can you imagine staring up at snowy Mount Olympus on a starry night believing your gods were right there?

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Greek Muse Nails

You’ve heard artists talk about needing their muse for inspiration. There were nine Muses in Greek tales who granted visions for poetry, art, and even science. But there were no Muses specifically for painting, so who might have inspired this stunning set? We wonder if Hephaestus, the son of Hera and the god of artisans, might have been involved.

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Go Full-on Goddess

It’s your turn to inspire us with your Greek goddess nails. Pull out your glossiest glitters and sleekest sparkles and achieve your nail dreams!

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Conclusion

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Greek_deities

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