Straight Edge, 17 Nail Art Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

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This pulled-together mani from Zoya has a no-hair-out-of-place vibe -- yet you need only a piece of tape to do it yourself.

Credit: The Zoya Blog

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Turn heads without looking tacky. Pristine gold stripes and expertly painted shamrocks keep this adorable mani classy.

Pinned by The Sparkle Queen

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Put a twist on polka-dot nail art by clustering the spots near your cuticles and using multiple shades of the same color.

Credit: Let Them Have Polish

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Solo triangles lend simple elegance to this green-gold look.

Credit: The Beauty School Dropouts

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Chalkboard Nails' white, hand-painted shamrock pattern is cute and crisp without seeming juvenile.

Credit: Chalkboard Nails

You don�t need to rely on the luck of the Irish for a killer St. Patty�s Day manicure. These nail art ideas capture the spirit of the holiday (read: lots of green and gold), but are tasteful enough to wear all day.

17 Nail Art Ideas for St. Patrick's Day

Another holiday, another excuse for nail art. From subtle to splashy, these are the only St. Patty's day designs you need

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