St. Patrick's Day Nail Art Doesn't Have to Be Corny—Here Are 40 Chic Options to Convince You (2025)

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Milky Base Olive Chrome Croc Accent Deep Green Chrome Springy Mix Neon Greens Greenish Gold Pistachio Set Dainty Florals Chrome 3D Blobs Soft Blobs Subtle Shimmer Milk Glass Stained Glass 3D Fantasy Chromatic Clover Drippy Tips Soft Sage Muted Mix Green Cat Eye Pink to Green Springy Florals Green Mix Matte Green Green French Floral Accent Checkered Green Iridescent Chrome Plaid Accent Green Hearts Monochrome Evergreen Chartreuse Shimmer Touch of Green Mermaid Vibes Khaki Green Polka Dots Abstract Lines Gray-Green Neon Green Tips Shimmer Green Tips

Holidays are the perfect excuse to go hard with your manicure. But some holidays, like Valentine's Day, lend themselves more to pretty nail art than others, like St. Patrick's Day. But rest assured—even if you don't want to go full-on leprechaun with your nails, you can still rock a festive, dare I say, stylish St. Patty's mani.

"A great way to create a chic yet festive St Patrick's Day nail look is to opt for a solid color or minimalistic nail art," says Mazz Hanna, manicurist and CEO of Nailing Hollywood. Short, square nail shapes are trending right now, and minimalistic nail art works really well on a shorter length and gives off a polished look."

Once you've got your colors, you can experiment with tons of different nail looks. Ahead, browse 40 chic St. Patrick's Day nail looks.

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Milky Base

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A milky white base topped with inky green is a great way to capture the essence of the holiday without going over-the-top. Organic 3D silver outlines are the perfect finishing touch.

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Olive Chrome

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Make a plain polish more celebratory with a clear chrome finish.

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Croc Accent

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Adding a touch of animal print can liven up any manicure. We love the soft blur of this croc print

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Deep Green Chrome

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Go deep and reflective with a sage green topped with chrome.

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Springy Mix

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A 3D gold chrome design, a black-and-white check, a green French tip, and a bright daisy make for the perfect mix-and-match design.

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Neon Greens

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Go bright and bold with florals and smileys in a neon green and white palette.

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Greenish Gold

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Go subtle with a green-toned gold.

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Pistachio Set

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A simple yellow-toned green is a bright and cheery approach to St. Patrick's day nails.

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Dainty Florals

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For a pretty and simple look, start with a sheer nude base and tap on a delicate boarder of white flowers with green leaves.

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Chrome 3D Blobs

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This green 3D nail look is festive only in color. It features a nude sheer base adorned with abstract 3D blobs finished in green chrome.

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Soft Blobs

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This milky nude base is a great backdrop for playful green blobs.

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Subtle Shimmer

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This deep glossy green manicure is finished off with the tiniest bit of gold shimmer. At the base of a few nails sits either a double half circle or a sunburst for a super subtle celebratory vibe.

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Milk Glass

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This soft green mimics the shade of classic milk glass.

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Stained Glass

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Shades of green outlined in champagne 3D polish create this meticulous stained glass manicure.

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3D Fantasy

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This pretty mani blends butterflies, swirls, and dots for a stunning manicure that looks straight out of a fairytale.

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Chromatic Clover

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The most literal St. Patrick's Day nail look on this list features clovers in three shades of green, including one gold-ish green chrome color. It's a mix-and-match look that is festive without being too over-the-top.

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Drippy Tips

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Asymmetrical, drippy French tips are a fun vibe to try for this holiday.

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Soft Sage

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Sage, olive, and white are a stunning, refreshing approach to St. Patrick's day nail ideas.

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Muted Mix

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A muted blend of two pale greens, this is a great look for someone who wants to embrace design without being too loud.

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Green Cat Eye

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For a cat-eye design that pops, start with a black base and top it off with green chrome.

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Pink to Green

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For a super springy yet festive look, go for a gradient. This design features a hot pink that fades to a neon green, topped with subtle glitter and chrome powder.

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Springy Florals

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This sage green nail look features itty bitty white-and-gold flowers accented by a few gold clovers. The clovers are so subtle that you may not even notice them at first glance, making this a great, understated, yet on-theme look.

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Green Mix

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This olive green, white, and black design features a fun mix of florals, checker print, and smiley faces. Most of the nails feature a sheer nude base, keeping the look from looking super busy.

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Matte Green

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This spring look uses a deep blue-toned green and a sheer nude for a simple look. The design features French tips and foliage topped with a matte finish.

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Green French

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Hanna shares that a green French manicure is a great festive yet understated way to celebrate St. Patty's day with your mani. This look uses a deep evergreen.

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Floral Accent

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This clover green manicure features a big 'ol daisy on each ring finger. To keep the look minimalist, the center of the flower is the same shade of green as the other fingers.

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Checkered Green

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This deep and glossy green look features a mix of solids, checkers, and French tips. The sheer beige color used on the patterned nails is the perfect nude for this client's skin tone.

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Iridescent Chrome

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This otherworldly look is brought to life with a blend of green chrome powders. The greens serve as the backdrop for a green-based gold, with a gem-encrusted 3D design in the center of each nail.

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Plaid Accent

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This mystical design features snakes, gems, and pearls for a fun and daring look. The use of plaid makes this look feel fitting for the holiday, in addition to the color palette.

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Green Hearts

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This nude manicure gets a little visual interest from hearts. The hearts — done in cream, sage, and olive — are painted in two different patterns to add even more detail.

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Monochrome Evergreen

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This look keeps it simple, with just a deep, blue-toned, evergreen shade across the nails. The color looks gorge on these squoval-shaped nails.

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Chartreuse Shimmer

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This nail look was done with Glacial ($12) by Krisable Designs. It's a super gorgeous shimmery green polish that reflects copper, depending on the angle.

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Touch of Green

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Green is more of a supporting actor than a main in this look, but it still adds a touch of festive charm to the look. Each nail features a milky pastel finished with a single gold chrome heart and matte top coat.

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Mermaid Vibes

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This shimmery green look gives big mermaid vibes. It's complete with iridescent green hues and gold decals.

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Khaki Green

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Go for a khaki green hue for a subdued St. Patrick's Day manicure. Complete with perfectly groomed nails and cuticles, the color speaks for itself.

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Polka Dots

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Polka dots are a fun and easy way to add interest to any nail look. This one uses deep green and neon yellow.

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Abstract Lines

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Deep green, neon green, and a milky white come together in this abstract nail look. It's super easy to recreate using a nail art brush like the Fleury Rose Mini Liner Brush ($15).

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Gray-Green

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For a cool-toned look, drench your nails in a green polish with gray undertones. It creates a moody look without being dark.

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Neon Green Tips

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St. Patrick's Day nails don't need to stick to more traditional shades of green. This one uses a bright neon shade for a punchy French mani.

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Shimmer Green Tips

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This French tip look features an overlap of mint green and shimmery emerald to create an angular design.