Design Details
- 1The nail design features a St. Patrick's Day theme with predominantly green and gold colors.
- 2Each nail showcases different patterns including shamrocks, argyle, and intricate linework.
- 3Gold glitter is accentuated on two nails, adding a festive and eye-catching sparkle.
- 4The combination of green shades with white and gold elements creates a cohesive and celebratory look.
Items Needed for this Design
Nail Preparation
- Nail file
- Buffer
- Cuticle pusher
- Base coat
- Top coat
Nail Polish Colors
- Dark green polish
- Light green polish
- White polish
- Gold glitter polish
- Black polish
Nail Art Tools
- Fine detail brush
- Dotting tool
- Striping tape
- Nail art stamps with shamrock pattern
Cleanup
- Cotton swabs
- Nail polish remover
- Small angled brush
Step by Step DIY(Do It Yourself) Guide
1
Prepare the nails.
- File and shape the nails to a desired length.
- Gently buff the surface of the nails.
- Push back the cuticles and apply a base coat.
2
Create the base color.
- Apply a dark green polish on all nails as the base color.
- Allow it to dry completely.
3
Design the shamrock pattern.
- Use a white polish with the stamping tool to add shamrocks on the thumb and pinky nails.
- Apply a layer of top coat to set the design.
4
Craft the argyle design.
- Use black polish and a fine detail brush to paint an argyle pattern on the middle nail.
- Use light green polish to fill some diamond shapes.
- Add gold glitter to parts of the argyle design.
5
Apply gold outlines and accents.
- Using a detail brush, apply gold glitter polish to the tip of the ring and middle nails for a French tip effect.
- Add gold shamrocks on the index and ring nails using a dotting tool.
6
Finalize the design.
- Apply a generous layer of top coat to all nails for longevity and shine.
- Clean up any excess polish around the cuticles with a cotton swab and polish remover.
Pro Tips
Ensure each layer of polish is completely dry before proceeding to the next step.
Use a quick-dry top coat to help set the design faster.
Practice drawing shamrocks on paper before attempting them on nails.
For a cleaner look, use striping tape for creating sharp lines in argyle patterns.
