Ah, March. Spring is theoretically here (those in Boston might disagree), the sun has stopped setting at 4pm, and wildflowers are starting to emerge. While it’s tempting to paint your nails green this month with holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, there’s plenty more March nail ideas out there.
For instance, you could make King Midas proud by dipping your nails in gold for the Oscars or finally decorate them with that pie nail art you’ve been eyeing since two Thanksgivings ago.
St Patty’s Day nail art can go in a lot of different directions, but we like the one that ends with gold at the end of the rainbow. And, apparently at the beginning of it too with help from Color Street and this creative nail artist.
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We may have audibly gasped when we saw this iridescent green and gold nails. But like a tree falling in the forest, you’ll never know. Oh. Erm.
If your nail painting skills match ours, make your own luck using a nail stamping plate instead. Or shamrock stickers. More time to pick clovers, less time spent picking nail polish off your cuticles.
You dip, we dip, you give us your Oreos. Unless they’re the Swedish Fish-flavored ones. Then, uh, nevermind. Art by The Nail Shack.
Lion Of March
Look, you might not be walking the red carpet at the Oscars this year, but with this gold inspo by Minea Bergström there’s no reason your nails can’t look like they are. Thing, where’d you go?
These gold chrome and glitter gold nails by the YS Studio look like they’re ready to hold a Cadbury egg. Or, a statute of a tiny gold man. One of those is tastier than the other.
All that glitters isn’t gold. In this case it’s nail polish, so please stop trying to drag us to the pawn shop.
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So that Aronofsky movie was all about nail art? Now it all makes sense. If you want to recreate Flight of Whismy‘s look, use Now & Zen’s Holographic Shimmer nail polish and this nail stamping plate.
We’re really more cake people than pie people. Still, that blueberry pie looks pretty tasty. There goes us indulging in our nail biting habit again.
How come every time we ask the Magic 8 Ball what we should order for dinner it just says “Yes”? Nails by Kaseyy. Food by :shakes again:
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We’re pretty sure that waffle cones still count for Waffle Day (March 25). And if not, just consider us rule breakers. Except when it comes to the Oxford comma.
Want a Pisces-inspired manicure that also incorporates the color green and has hints of spring? Say no more. No, really. We’ve run out of space on your hands.
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If you like to pick your nail art with the season in mind, you may be brainstorming your March mani. While spring doesn't technically start until March 20, daylight savings begins on March 12, plus the entire month is filled with hope for warmer days, blue skies, and fresh flowers popping into view. Plus, St. Patrick's Day is coming up, making green nail art ideas especially popular for March. If you want a touch of the shade without literal shamrocks and leprechauns, there are so many manis that you can rock all month long and still feel festive on the day itself. As you decide on your March nails, consider one of the 20 looks below for a fresh take on the start of spring.
Good news: We know the exact polishes nail artist Brittney Ellen used to create this pretty pistachio green manicure. You'll need Lights Lacquer's Nail Polish ($11) in Taurus, Paper Snow, and Adaline. Start with a coat of Adaline on the decorated nails, then use a fine-lining nail art brush and Taurus polish to create your green shapes. Outline them in Paper Snow, then finish with topcoat.
For a high-contrast March mani, opt for three shades of green, as nail artist Dayanna Sapiens did here. She used Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in shades Adaline, Fiona, Emerald, and Chloe to create the look. Start with Adaline for the base, and use a fine nail art brush to trace on your wavy lines before sealing in the look with topcoat.
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For a creamy, coconut matcha latte-inspired March mani, copy this simple swirl nail art idea. To create the look, Ellen used Jessie Monroe Nailcare's Nail Polish ($13) in shades G.I. Jane and Kool Whip.
These colorful nails remind us of clear blue skies, rainbows, and St. Patrick's Day, all wrapped into one. To create the look, Sapiens used Essie Nail Polish ($10) in shades Watermelon, Ripple Reflect, Willow in the Wind, and Sugar Daddy.
This colorful nail art idea works just as well for March and St. Patrick's Day as it does for Easter. To bring the look to life, Ellen used Bio SeaWeed Gel ($12) in shades Meet Me By the Garden, Milk or Cream?, and Petit Fours.
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How fun is this illusion French mani? To create the look, Sapiens used the Cirque Colors Creme Nail Polish ($13) in Socialite and the Nailtopia Beauty Nail Lacquer ($10) in Jamaican Me Crazy. She first painted a sponge with the colors to create the side-by-side base, then went in with a fine-lining nail art brush to precisely paint the two-tone French tips.
Fan, you may have noticed that these look like Maddy's nails from the season finale—they're inspired by them!) To create the look, Ellen used OPI Nail Lacquer ($12) in The Pass Is Always Greener and Essie Nail Polish ($10) in Win Me Over.
Pink and green is a classic combo that looks fab any time of year. To wear the look this March, use Lights Lacquer's Nail Polish ($11) in the shades Strawberry Frosting and Adaline. (Ellen also used the shade Central Perk for the green tips, but it's unfortunately sold out.)
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Remember: March nails don't have to be entirely green or even prominently green. Even a hint of the shade feels festive enough for St. Patrick's Day and the arrival of spring. If you prefer a brighter palette, consider this multicolor mani, which Sapiens created using the Color Dept. Nail Polish ($10) in shades Coconut Water, Morning Squeeze, Kiwi Juice, Grape Soda, Avo Guac, Hydrated, and Strawberry Jam.
These nails make us think of Nickelodeon and Reptar. To recreate the retro-inspired nails, use Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in shades Meloncholy and Mamey.
Craving a little shimmer to harness the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day? Start with a sheer base using Cirque Colors' Nail Polish ($13) in the shade Chiffon, then create the white shapes with Carpe Diem, and follow up with shimmer using Cannabliss.
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Love a two-tone nail look? Pick your favorite shades of green and pair them with a touch of negative space down the middle.
Excuse us while we swoon over these fun March nails, which feature a different pattern on each tip, from smiley face flowers to checkerboard. Let's be honest, though: This mani will likely require a professional nail artist to recreate.
These two-toned green maze French tips remind us of Maddy's mani with a classic twist. To recreate the look, start with a sheer base, such as Rimmel London's Super Gel ($16) in English Rose. Then, paint your French tips using a pale green polish, and follow up with a fine-lining brush to create dark swirls before finishing with topcoat.
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Another way to lean into the childlike magic associated with St. Patrick's Day? Pair kelly green French tips with a subtle glitter overlay. Here, nail influencer Franci (AKA @pop_polished) used the Lights Lacquer Nail Polish ($11) in City of Stars.
One of the easiest and chicest options for March nails is a green French mani. To perfect your edges, use the Orly Half Moon Guides ($6).
Some polish colors are so original that they make a bold statement all on their own. Case in point: this incredible green chrome mani. While the creator doesn't reveal the exact polish used, if you bring this picture to your manicurist, they'll likely be able to recreate it.
March Nail Ideas
For an especially chic March nail art idea, consider a malachite-inspired French mani. To create this look, nail artist Melanie Graves used Gelcare's UV Gel Nail Polish ($19) in Nude BB Cream, Velveteen, and French Alps.
Checkerboard is trending right now, so for a double-whammy
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