These 16 Green Velvet Nails for St. Patrick’s Day Will Be Your Lucky, Shiny Charm (2025)

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Velvet Glass Nails Pale Green Velvet Daisy Nails Aura Green Velvet Mani Green Confetti French Tips Chrome Dual French Tips Moody Green Velvet Cyber Nails Green and White Squiggle French Tips Green Floral Mix-n-Match Mani High Tech Green Velvet Mani 3D Green Velvet Croc Nails Jade Glass Velvet Nails Matcha Green Velvet Swirly French Two-Tone Cat Eye Velvet Croc Nails Pink and Green Cutout Heart Mani Retro Green Glitter Hearts Lucky Velvet Rainbow Mni References

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Green velvet nails are the perfect way to celebrate March, spring, and, of course, St. Patrick's Day. The ultra-shimmery, seemingly textured finish is nothing short of mesmerizing. The best part? They're not all that hard to recreate at home; all you need is a magnetic polish. Whether you opt to use it in a French tip, aura design, or mismatched manicure, the signature velvet green finish will elevate any festive mani. Ahead, find 16 green velvet nail ideas fit for St. Patrick's Day and beyond.

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Velvet Glass Nails

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Velvet glass nails have become the ultimate micro trend for anyone with the principle: the more shine, the better. The velvet texture is topped with a glass-like finish, thanks to an ultra shiny top coat. It's a simple variation of the original velvet look but with a major payoff.

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Pale Green Velvet Daisy Nails

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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the start of spring in one manicure with this light green velvet French and daisy design. These mismatched nails have a nod to the signature holiday hue and the playful flowers starting to bloom.

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Aura Green Velvet Mani

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Nothing says St. Patty's Day like a true Leprechaun green velvet aura manicure. Luckily for you, this eye-catching design is easy to DIY. Simply start with two coats of a satin green polish. Then, use a nail sponge to dab metallic green polish in the center of each nail.

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Green Confetti French Tips

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For a more festive forward green velvet design, consider chunky glitter-dipped tips. While not technically a velvet application, the high-shine, speckled look creates a similar effect.

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Chrome Dual French Tips

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If March is your birth month, consider pairing a pistachio velvet French manicure with silver chrome present accents. However, you can always skip the bows and opt for a crisp double French tip instead. The contrast between the velvet and chrome polishes will still create an ultra-shiny finish.

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Moody Green Velvet Cyber Nails

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Hoping to channel a more futuristic yet festive look? This moody green velvet cyber manicure will certainly deliver. Start with a multi-toned velvet green polish as your base. Then, use a fine-line nail brush to trace silver chrome designs across each nail.

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Green and White Squiggle French Tips

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If you aren't ready to part ways with your classic white French manicure but still want to give your nails a touch of St. Patrick's Day charm, this look is for you. Start with a sheer pink or milky base, then use your fine nail brush to trace on stark white squiggles, followed by velvet green ones. The best of both worlds!

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Green Floral Mix-n-Match Mani

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Don't feel like you have to stick to a single shade of green for your St. Patrick's Day mani. Here's just one example of how pairing various green hues can make for an eye-catching, multi-finish design brimming with lucky vibes.

High Tech Green Velvet Mani

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These might look like your average lime-green velvet nails, but they're anything but. This shimmering, almond-shaped mani was created using Chillhouse press-on nails. Consider this the perfect option if you didn't have time for a last-minute appointment before your holiday plans.

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3D Green Velvet Croc Nails

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Is it possible to create this 3D green velvet croc mani at home? Technically, yes. Will it turn out nearly as precise? Probably not. It may be best to leave this intricate design to the pros. Thankfully, now you have the perfect picture to show your nail tech.

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Jade Glass Velvet Nails

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If you like themed manicures but prefer minimalist hints to holidays, skip the lime and grass green hues in favor of a muted jade. To ensure your nails still make a statement, take your velvet application a step further with a glossy glass overlay. It will only amplify the iconic velvety texture and shine.

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Matcha Green Velvet Swirly French

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You can't go wrong with a matcha green velvet mani for St. Patrick's Day or the entire season of spring, for that matter. It's bright with a hint of dusty coolness, and it's inspired by perhaps the most popular latte of the moment.

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Two-Tone Cat Eye Velvet Croc Nails

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This velvet crocodile design shows the true beauty of using magnetic polish. Strategically draw on your animal print design, then use a magnet to accentuate each scale. Depending on how the light hits your nails, the reptile-inspired nail art will shift color.

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Pink and Green Cutout Heart Mani

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There's always the option to showcase just one green velvet accent nail in your St. Patrick's Day mani. We like how this example pairs the accent nail with pink for a Wicked-good, spring-ready mani. Though, we might suggest swapping the heart cutout for a clover to be even more on theme.

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Retro Green Glitter Hearts

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For a more nostalgic green velvet St. Patrick's Day nail look, pick two high-contrast polishes. Start with a dark green base. Then, use a nail art brush to paint a lighter green velvet heart in the middle of each nail. You can stop there or go all out with a gold center to complete the retro, radiating look.

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Lucky Velvet Rainbow Mni

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As much as we love green velvet manicures for St. Patrick's Day, we'd be remiss not to suggest the whole rainbow. After all, what better way to manifest a pot of gold than with two hands full of magical color?