6 St. Patrick’s Day Nail Designs That Bring All the Luck

St. Patrick's Day is the perfect excuse to dress up your manicure with designs that will bring you luck. (After all, Mercury will be in retrograde as of March 15, so every bit helps!) Whether you're planning to hit the parade route, enjoy festive beverages with friends, or want to enjoy the holiday with a touch of green flair, there's a nail design for every aesthetic and skill level.

From subtle mint accents and delicate four-leaf clover details to bold Kelly green statements, we found nail design inspiration that will have you ready to transform your tips into lucky charms. The best part? These manicures transition beautifully from the holiday itself into the early days of spring. Scroll ahead for ideas to help you with your next appointment or for your at-home mani.

1. Deep green

Deep greens topped with chrome detailing make this design a leprechaun-approved standout. We recommend Essie's Off Topic ($10) paired with a chrome nail art pen, like this pick from Red Carpet Manicure ($10) to draw on gold lining that gives the look some dimension. If you want to go the press-on route, reach for this set by Glamnetic ($22) which offers the same vibe without the DIY work.

2. Sparkle ombré nails

This intricate design looks hard to pull off, but we have good news—we found a similar glitter-lined press-on design on Amazon for just $8. Simply give your nails a quick buff (this buffer from Londontown, $18, is an editor favorite), polish the nail bed, apply the quick-drying glue on your nails, and press down for about 15 seconds. You'll have a salon-quality look in less than five minutes.

3. Dotted details

For a simple yet striking look, paint on white bows with a polka dot finish set against a neutral nail. Orly's Touch Grass polish ($11) is a great shade of green for St. Patrick's Day and can even be used throughout the year for other decorative looks. For help creating bows, dots, and other designs, try a nail art pen for precision.

4. Contrasting tips

French tips are always a good choice, and the design is easy to adapt for St. Patrick's Day. Swipe each nail with a different shade of green (this combo has six different hues of green for $16) and then top off with a clear coat to seal the look. For an easier route, you can apply press-ons. We recommend this set from Amazon for $8 for a convenient yet elevated look.

5. Marbled clover

We love a green mix-and-match look with marbled detailing. It's a design that can be translated into so many seasons, just switch up the colors and you're set. To manifest all of the good luck this St. Patrick's Day, make sure you draw on the four leaf clover just right with this tool set from Olive and June, ($30). Don't have a steady hand? Try one of these lucky clover stick-ons for $6.

6. Minimalist design

If you want to take part in St. Patrick's Day but not too literally, a minimalist design is an ideal and easy choice. Over a nude polish, use thin nail tape to outline your preferred shape and then fill it in with a rich deep green polish. We recommend Londontown's Vibe, ($16) for a pigmented emerald that will last for up to 14 days. Next, add some beaded details, lock it all in with a clear top coat, and you're mani is ready to show off.