Forget fleeting trends—green is the underrated fall manicure color I come back to year after year. Though plenty of fashion-forward nail colors are trending lately, from blue to purple , I do my best to keep a cool green in my rotation. It's one of my absolute favorite shades when the air gets chilly and I have a hot coffee in my hand.

While I normally reach for a deep emerald polish, I've been seeing so many new ways to wear green nail designs lately. Whether it's punchy olive polish that's inspired by a martini or an earthy, tasteful sage, there are at least a dozen ways to reinvent a basic green. The color is "wonderfully universal," notes nail artist Max Estrada . "Green is rooted in nature, so it can feel fresh and lively or rich, warm and cozy depending on the shade."

Whether you're loyal to a classic, glossy forest green manicure or looking to experiment with something a little more elaborate, there's no shortage of ways to make the color your own.…