Beauty Nails 20 Cool and Earthy Manicures for Virgo Season By Kara Jillian Brown Kara Jillian Brown 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. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on September 7, 2024 @ 09:30AM Close Photo: @madnails Virgos are known for their analytical, hardworking, and perfectionist nature. But they're also deeply passionate, thoughtful, and artistic. Although nailing down the true essence of this multifaceted earth sign can be tricky, there are many ways to convey its vibe through a picturesque manicure. First things first, earth tones are perfect for a Virgo manicure. Shades of green, blue, brown, and gold are the aura colors associated with the sign, but they are heavy on the blue, as sapphire is the birthstone of most Virgos. Additionally, designs that harken back to nature or, on the flip side, are geometric are apt for this sign. Ahead, browse 20 stunning manicures to rock during Virgo season. 01 of 20 Sapphire @klawsbysonia This stunning manicure features shimmery sapphire blue blobs housed by organic chrome spheres on a milky nude base. 02 of 20 Earthy Swirls @nailartbymolly Get grounded with this mani that features swirls of cognac, emerald, pistachio, and butter on a sheer base. 03 of 20 One With Nature @thehangedit For a look that truly dives into Virgo's love of nature, get super literal with a design that showcases frogs, birds, leaves, and florals. 04 of 20 Divine Feminine @pinkbunnynailz Virgo is associated with Persephone, the Greek goddess of the harvest. This ethereal manicure embodies her deeply feminine and majestic spirit. 05 of 20 Gilded Touch @klawsbysonia Gold is a weighty, yet malleable metal—perfect to represent the Virgo spirit. This design features bright gold 3D gel designs and sapphire blue accents. 06 of 20 Terrazzo Tips @madnails Terrazzo, made of multicolored shards of marble, quartz, and granite, is a wonderful material from which to draw inspiration for a Virgo manicure. This design presents the terrazzo print atop a creamy white French tip. 07 of 20 Varied Florals @gossipandgloss As an earth sign, Virgos are drawn to elements of nature. This design features floral decals on a sheer base encircled by brilliant silver glitter. 08 of 20 Glazed French @gossipandgloss Classic and precise, the French manicure on its own is a fabulous choice for Virgo season. But top it with an ethereal layer of chrome powder and you've got a gorgeous look. 09 of 20 Puzzle @nailartbymolly Virgo has never met a puzzle it wasn't dying to solve—so a puzzle-piece mani is more than apt. This design blends a warm chocolate brown with a creamy white. 10 of 20 Vibrant Aura @klawsbysonia This aura nail design encapsulates many of the vibrant hues associated with Virgos. Topped with gems and gold, the manicure lends a regal vibe. 11 of 20 Metallic Woodgrain @studioaoko Wood is a strong and sturdy element that mirrors the loyal, reliable nature of Virgo. But with rings made from 3D metallic chrome, this design remains playful. 12 of 20 Glazed Chocolate Ombré @gossipandgloss For a dark brown manicure that retains some levity, go for an ombré. This design allows the dark hue to fade into a sheer and airy shade. A super-fine hint of gold grounds this design, hugging the crescent shape of the nail's base. 13 of 20 Elegant Texture @rachelsuenails For those who lean more traditional in their manicures but want to shake things up for Virgo season, opt for subtle touches of 3D metallics atop a nude base. Woven in with a few French tips, the look is equal parts elegant and experimental. 14 of 20 Avocado Green @melanated.mani For an earthy and simple look, opt for a short green nail in a compelling avocado shade. The tips' edges are slightly rounded, giving a soft, squoval effect. 15 of 20 Stained Glass @sugamama_nailz Given stain glass's precise and brilliant nature, it's the perfect inspiration for a Virgo nail design. This look features gorgeous florals, tying back to Virgo's earthy disposition. 16 of 20 Moody Blues @klawsbysonia Dive headfirst into the blue theme with this design, which features a milky nude base adorned with 3D flowers, studs, and auras. 17 of 20 All Green @_beautbybee Get the grounding effect of green in a more spirited design. This design blends 3D texture with silver metal accents, auras, pearls, and more for a stimulating menagerie. 18 of 20 Monarchs and Milkweed @studioaoko Though butterflies flit and flutter through the air, the nurturing promise of milkweed keeps them forever entwined with the earth. As such, this design a wonderful choice for Virgo season. 19 of 20 Black and White @nailartbymolly Playing off the sign's analytical nature, this design keeps things clean and simple with a black-and-white color scheme. Squiggles and hearts add an element of playfulness to the rigid palette. 20 of 20 Structured Skittle @claudia_hrnandez Combine a colorful French tip with a matching half-moon for a Skittle design with some added structure. The meticulously shaped negative space adds a layer of repetition to the look, something Virgo can't help but watch out for.