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.
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Ombre rainbow
Image Credit: nicavball7/Instagram This faded rainbow nail might be my favorite one on here.
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Leprechauns
Image Credit: empress_thanh/Instagram If you’ve got a seasoned manicurist, I suggest going full Irish by opting for the leprechaun accents.
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Green and gold
Image Credit: killerwhalenails/Instagram Or if you’d rather keep it more simple, just go for the traditional St. Patty’s Day colors — green and gold.
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Horseshoes and clovers
Image Credit: amytherrian/Instagram Thanks to Lucky Charms, we know that horseshoes and clovers are welcome accessories.
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Green tips
Image Credit: missmiss366/Instagram These delicate white flowers almost look like they’re growing out of those kelly green tips.
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Sparkles and waves
Image Credit: acthx/Instagram As long as you’ve got some green in there, you can feel free to get creative with designs.
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Leprechaun hats
Image Credit: krystal_lake13/Instagram Just add a little black line, a gold square, and all of a sudden you’ve got leprechaun hats!
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Three dimensional
Image Credit: aleitawatson/Instagram Love the 3-D effect on these babies if you’re not afraid to make a statement.
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Pointy
Image Credit: alyssa._.lea/Instagram Pointy nails look particularly stunning with a subtle fade like this.
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Subtle sparkle
Image Credit: sandym_kelly/Instagram No time for a manicure? You could easily do this lovely sparkle effect yourself.
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Irish minions
Image Credit: nailz_by_dev/Instagram Sure, minions can be Irish…Why not?
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Evening Irish
Image Credit: gotkim1/Instagram If you’re going to a fancy evening affair on St. Patty’s Day, a black undertone adds a spot of elegance.
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Irish plaid
Image Credit: nailedit10/Instagram The plaid effect is perfect for this Irish holiday, and again, is a relatively easy design to master.
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Irish bling
Image Credit: classicmully/Instagram OK, these might be a little much for your basic pub crawl…
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Gaelic clover
Image Credit: jwill0ws/Instagram These Gaelic-style clovers could not be more Irish.
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Subtle green
Image Credit: classycuticlesjn/Instagram There are plenty of shades of green you can implement. Let’s face it, kelly green only works well on a select few.
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Blue base
Image Credit: jennykoontz/Instagram Or don’t go green at all! This navy really brings out the rainbow and clover designs.
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Incredible plaid
Image Credit: missadriennestar/Instagram And finally, the coolest, greenest plaid design I ever did see.
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