We’re always down for a good themed manicure — and with these ideas, our St. Patrick’s Day nails will be on point.
Originally published March 2016. Updated March 2017.
Ombre rainbow
This faded rainbow nail might be my favorite one on here.
Leprechauns
If you’ve got a seasoned manicurist, I suggest going full Irish by opting for the leprechaun accents.
Green and gold
Or if you’d rather keep it more simple, just go for the traditional St. Patty’s Day colors — green and gold.
Horseshoes and clovers
Thanks to Lucky Charms, we know that horseshoes and clovers are welcome accessories.
Green tips
These delicate white flowers almost look like they’re growing out of those kelly green tips.
Sparkles and waves
As long as you’ve got some green in there, you can feel free to get creative with designs.
Leprechaun hats
Just add a little black line, a gold square, and all of a sudden you’ve got leprechaun hats!
Three dimensional
Love the 3-D effect on these babies if you’re not afraid to make a statement.
Pointy
Pointy nails look particularly stunning with a subtle fade like this.
Subtle sparkle
No time for a manicure? You could easily do this lovely sparkle effect yourself.
Irish minions
Sure, minions can be Irish…Why not?
Evening Irish
If you’re going to a fancy evening affair on St. Patty’s Day, a black undertone adds a spot of elegance.
Irish plaid
The plaid effect is perfect for this Irish holiday, and again, is a relatively easy design to master.
Irish bling
OK, these might be a little much for your basic pub crawl…
Gaelic clover
These Gaelic-style clovers could not be more Irish.
Subtle green
There are plenty of shades of green you can implement. Let’s face it, kelly green only works well on a select few.
Blue base
Or don’t go green at all! This navy really brings out the rainbow and clover designs.
Incredible plaid
And finally, the coolest, greenest plaid design I ever did see.
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