8. Pistachio and Chocolate Checkerboard
Tap into the retro revival with a playful checkerboard pattern that uses a delicious color palette of pistachio green and rich milk chocolate brown. The checkerboard pattern is a timeless graphic print that feels fresh and modern when rendered in these unexpected, earthy tones. You can opt for a full set of checkerboard nails, or use the pattern as an accent nail paired with solid pistachio and chocolate fingers. It is a fun, youthful, and highly photogenic design that is sure to garner compliments.
To get clean, sharp lines for your checkerboard, nail stencils or striping tape are your best friends. Paint your nails with the lighter pistachio shade first and let it dry completely. Apply your striping tape in a grid pattern, then carefully paint over the exposed squares with your chocolate brown polish. Peel the tape away immediately while the polish is still wet to reveal crisp, perfect squares.