These 20 St. Patrick's Day Nail Ideas Have a Touch of Green for Every Taste (2025)

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Green and Gold Glitter Hearts Magnetic Green Squiggle Tips Velvet Rainbow Cat Eye Retro Green Swirls Negative Space Ombre Rainbow Swoops 3D Green Glitter Drip French Lime Green Asymmetric French Tips Minimalist Green Dewdrop Nails Dual-Finish Green Croc Nails Green Check French Tips Gold Chrome 3D Blob Tips Green Mix-and-Match Mani Green Marbled Nails High-Contrast Glittery Green Squiggles Groovy Neon Mint Swirls Iridescent Green Aura Nails Light Green Glitter Daisy Nails Aquamarine and Green Aura Nails Minimalist Milky White Green Squiggles Velvet Cat Eye Croc

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Whether you love a reason to go out and celebrate or want to show off some Irish pride, there's simply something so fun about St. Patrick's Day. As many know, wearing green is one of the holiday's top traditions—both for festivities' sake and to avoid getting pinched, as legend has it that the hue makes you invisible to leprechauns. If you don't have a full outfit lined up, fear not: All it takes is a little polish. With a green manicure, you can ensure you're wearing the shade of the shamrock on March 17, plus it will boost the celebrations any day before or after. Ahead, see 20 St. Patrick's Day nail ideas to try this season, from bold, layered green designs and trendy squiggle details to minimalist accents and 3D applications.

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Green and Gold Glitter Hearts

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Remember St. Patrick's Day in grade school? Celebrations were brimming with glitter, gold, and shades of green. This layered glitter heart mani stands out for just that reason: It's playful, sweet, and a tad nostalgic, making it an especially fun option in our book. Best of all, you can make it work at any length.

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Magnetic Green Squiggle Tips

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Hoping for something a bit more grown-up? Wavy French tips are trending right now, and an easy way to adapt the design for St. Patty's is with a swoop of magnetic green polish on each nail. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens shows us how it's done above.

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Velvet Rainbow Cat Eye

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Green might be the primary color of St. Patrick's Day, but let's not forget the rainbow and pot of gold that are part of the mix. For a trendy take on the aesthetic, opt for a rainbow velvet cat eye application like the one above. If you have the time (or desire) to go an extra step, consider adding gold sparkles to take it over the top.

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Retro Green Swirls

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A retro manicure is always eye-catching, and this tri-tone green swirl design fits the bill. Atop a milky nude base, it's the perfect in-between for those who usually keep it neutral but want to get in on the holiday fun.

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Negative Space Ombre Rainbow Swoops

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Here's another rainbow manicure fitting for St. Patrick's Day. Again, you'll notice that the bright colors shine over a milky base for a bright-yet-approachable end look.

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3D Green Glitter Drip French

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If you tend to choose pastels over brights, this pale green glitter drip manicure will make your heart skip a beat. To recreate the design's raised drips, you can use clear builder gel layered with light green velvet polish.

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Lime Green Asymmetric French Tips

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This eye-catching St. Patrick's Day design is one of the easiest to DIY. Start with a milky nude base, then use a fine line nail art brush to swoop lime green polish from one side of the nail across and down to the cuticle on the opposite side. The effect is asymmetric and oh so good.

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Minimalist Green Dewdrop Nails

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Want something a smidge more neutral? Start with a creamy nude base, then use nail glue to affix tiny green dewdrop gems as you see fit. Don't forget a glossy top coat to lock everything in place.

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Dual-Finish Green Croc Nails

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Meanwhile, if you're never happier than when wearing a bold mani, check out this dual-finish green croc design. It's another nail look that uses builder gel for a raised effect.

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Green Check French Tips

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We love a classic French manicure, but for St. Patrick's Day, working in some green is a must. You can DIY this checker design using a fine line nail brush and matcha-green polish.

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Gold Chrome 3D Blob Tips

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Dreaming of the pot of gold? This 3D wavy blob French manicure offers an abstract way to pay homage.

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Green Mix-and-Match Mani

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Can't decide on a single St. Patrick's Day nail design? You don't have to! With a mix-and-match mani, you can pair any doodles for a cohesive end look.

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Green Marbled Nails

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Marbled nails are artsy and abstract, not to mention surprisingly easy to DIY. At the link above, nail artist Brittney Ellen shows just how simple it is to create this multi-tone green smoky design.

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High-Contrast Glittery Green Squiggles

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If high-contrast nail designs are more your thing, try pairing vivid lime with a glittery pine hue. You can DIY the base of this design with the brushes that come in the bottle, then use a fine line nail brush for the squiggle accents.

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Groovy Neon Mint Swirls

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Speaking of squiggles, let this be your reminder that all shades of green are suitable for St. Patrick's Day, including mint. For a more minimalist take, opt for a sandy nude base, or for something a bit bolder, consider royal purple, electric blue, or kelly green.

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Iridescent Green Aura Nails

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Hoping to manifest all the best luck this St. Patrick's Day? Usher in the good vibes with an iridescent green aura manicure. You can DIY this look with a nail sponge and fine line nail art brush.

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Light Green Glitter Daisy Nails

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Still dreaming of the glittery pastel green polish from earlier in this gallery? Here's another way to wear the soft-yet-memorable hue. Psst: You can DIY the flowers using a dotting tool.

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Aquamarine and Green Aura Nails

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Here we have another aura nail look that feels tailor-made for St. Patrick's Day, not to mention the entire month of March. While the metallic green border hints to the holiday, the baby blue centers nod to the birthstone of the month: aquamarine.

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Minimalist Milky White Green Squiggles

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If you want something a little less attention-grabbing while still embracing a bit of creativity, upgrade your go-to milky white mani with dusty green squiggles. Finish with top coat for a high-shine minimalist end look.

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Velvet Cat Eye Croc

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Of course, if maximalism is more your thing, we've got you covered: Feast your eyes on these two-tone green velvet cat eye croc nails. A design like this sparkles and shines as it moves through the light, ensuring you'll feel like the life of the party.