Best Green Glitter Nail Colors for St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone knows you need to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day if you don’t want to get pinched. Yes, your manicure counts!
But what green shade should you use? There are so many gorgeous colors, from lime to emerald to pine. It’s hard to choose, especially if you want a sparkly shade.
Don’t worry, you have a lot of options – there’s no reason to limit yourself. To get you started, we’ve shared the best green glitter nail colors for St. Patrick’s Day.
But first, here’s a little history.
The Dirty Secret Behind the “wearing of the Green” on St. Patrick’s Day
Once upon a time, St. Patrick’s was celebrated by wearing blue, not green. That sounds strange when you realize that Ireland is called The Emerald Isle. However, the English ruined blue for the Irish. Instead, the shamrock and the color green became rebellious symbols for independence.
Moreover, legend says that Irish immigrants in America spread the tradition of wearing green to hide from leprechauns. Supposedly, leprechauns can’t see the color green and therefore won’t attack anyone who’s “camouflaged.”
Therefore, it’s a doubly good idea to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day!
What Colors Go Well with Green Glitter Nails?
What outfit should you wear on St. Patrick’s Day if you don’t want to clash with your beautiful new manicure?
We recommend combining warm-toned green nails with earthy neutral shades like brown and mustard. Then, put cool-toned green with gray, white, or blue.
The Festive Green Glitter Nail Colors You’ve Been Looking For
It’s time to get the creative juices flowing and come up with a stunning holiday manicure. We wrote about St. Patrick’s day nail ideas in another blog post. So now, we present the green glitter polishes and dip powders you’ve been longing for:
Vivid Jade
This is the most traditional Emerald or Kelly green shade for St. Patrick’s Day. It has lots of sparkles because it's not afraid to draw attention to itself!
Furthermore, it’s available as nail lacquer and gel polish. In case you’re not familiar with the benefits of each kind, here’s a quick summary.
Gel Polish
If you want a long-lasting manicure that won’t chip for 2 weeks or longer, go with gel polish. In most cases, it has a glossy finish, although you can use a matte top coat instead.
The nice thing about gel is that you can work with it as much as you need to because it won’t dry until it’s cured under a nail lamp. If you mess up, you can wipe it off and try again before curing it.
This particular brand of gel polish cures in 60 seconds, much faster than nail lacquer. For best results, apply base gel and cure under the UV or LED light. Then apply 2 coats of green glitter color, curing between them. Finish up with a layer of top coat and cure it.
Nail Lacquer
Lacquer air-dries and it’s easier to remove than gel polish, but it doesn’t last as long. You can expect about a week before it starts to show signs of wear.
This brand of nail lacquer is 9-free. That means it contains no harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, toluene, camphor, or phthalates. It’s also cruelty-free and vegan.
Emerald Green Platinum Line Art Gel
This glittery gel comes in a skinny bottle with a very thin brush. It's designed for nail art, specifically, painting lines. You won't even need an additional nail art brush to use it. We think this scintillating shade is perfect for jazzing up a French manicure with a St. Paddy's theme.
If you love doing nail art, also check out emboss gel for drawing fine details, stamping, and lettering.
Mila Green - Reflective Glitter Cat Eyes
If you’re looking for a vivid green, this polish fits the bill. It looks a little different depending on how the light hits it. This shade is sure to get lots of compliments!
Green to Green
Is it shamrock green or clover green? We can’t decide. But both plants are used to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It all started when the man himself used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Trinity. Then somewhere along the way, people started looking for four-leaf clovers for good luck.
Wild Night
This cool-toned green pairs perfectly with your favorite blue jeans for a casual look.
Light Green Glitter
Think of this as baby green. It’s a soft color with a gentle glimmer.
Vegas Strip
Meanwhile, this shade shouts, "Party!" It's a green polish with confetti for your nails.
Making Glass Green - Aurora Top Coat
With this top coat, you can turn white or black into green glass. It’s perfect for making cats’ eyes. Or you can wear it as a one-step gel, too.
Real Green Onyx - Ice Crystal Cat Eyes
If you think of yourself as the Ice Queen, this shivery shade is made for you. As for us, we can’t take our eyes off of it.
Neon Glitter Dip Powder
Have you ever tried a dip powder manicure? It’s even more durable than gel. What’s more, it allows you to do nifty textures like this glitter powder that looks like sprinkles on frosting.
The next few colors are all dip powders. To use them, you won’t need a nail lamp. Nevertheless, you will need a few essential liquids like bonder, base coat, activator, and top coat. Oh, and as many beautiful dip powder colors as you desire!
Glitter Green Dip Powder
Here’s a more traditional emerald green glitter for dip powder nails. The powders themselves don’t have a strong odor like nail polish, for example. More importantly, you don’t have to expose your skin to UV radiation to get a dip powder manicure.
Light Glitter Green Dip Powder
This DND shade looks like a sparkly shade of spring. It’s ideal if you’re feeling lighthearted.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed seeing the best glittery green nail colors for St. Patrick's Day. Life's too short for boring nails. Live it up this holiday with a festive manicure! We wish you the best of luck in your nail endeavors today and always.
