With the holiday season officially behind us, the winter months can feel long and fruitless, so it's important to have things to look forward to—namely, celebrating all the festivities in life, like good ol' Saint Patrick's Day. Whether you're Irish or not, St. Patty's Day celebrations are notoriously fun, so you'll need a festive manicure to match. Ahead, find 13 of the best St. Patrick's Day manicure ideas courtesy of the artists at Nailing Hollywood and Vanity Projects.
St. Patrick's Day Nail Ideas
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Green Cat-Eye Nails
Cat-eye nails lend themselves to any festive style, and this set by Nailing Hollywood's Laura Malarkey utilizes a black gel base and a green cat-eye gel on top for a dimensional, moody look.
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Abstract Green Nails
If you don't want your St. Patrick's Day nails to be too on-the-nose, these abstract green nails from Vanity Projects' Alice are perfect for you, featuring different shades of green paired with abstract shapes.
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Electric Green Nails
As we all know, Saint Patrick's Day can get a little wild, so if you have any crazy plans, these electric green nails from Vanity Projects' Misako are the perfect, star-studded accessory.
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Green French Nails
An elevated take on a classic French manicure, this set by Nailing Hollywood's Hang Nguyen uses different shades of green for a cool, cross-hatched look.
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Green and Groovy
For the hippie at heart, these groovy nails by Nailing Hollywood's Morgan Dixon offer a mix-and-match aesthetic embellished with green shades, smiley faces, evil eyes and more.
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Muted Green Plaid Nails
If you're still in your "very demure, very mindful" era, these muted, plaid green nails from Vanity Projects' Marina tone down the St. Patrick's Day vibes with neutral brown towns.
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Green Ombré With Silver Accents
Not only does this set by Vanity Projects' Thao bring in that St. Patrick's Day energy with its green and gold hues, but it also adds a bit of shine with a subtle silver French tip.
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Over the Rainbow
My personal favorite of these festive Saint Patrick's Day looks, this over-the-rainbow set by Vanity Projects' Kelly is truly a work of art, combining hand-painted rainbows with gold chrome, 3D gems and flowers for a maximalist look fit for a leprechaun queen.
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Emerald City Nails
If you're still unabashedly obsessed with Wicked like me, these Emerald City-inspired nails from Vanity Projects' Manami are a great option for St. Patrick's Day, combining a Kelly green shade with gold accents.
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Green Marble Nails
For a style that fits the St. Patrick's Day vibe but will still be a crowd-pleaser well after, these green marble nails by Vanity Projects' Misako are a chic, elevated way to get in the Irish spirit.
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Abstract Green French
The French manicures of today are anything but ordinary, and this abstract, multicolored French style by Nailing Hollywood's Morgan Dixon is no exception, featuring neutral green shades and pops of white.
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Forest Green Nails
Another great transitional style for spring and St. Patrick's Day, these forest green nails by Nailing Hollywood's Rachel Joseph are just the right amount of festive.
