20 March Nail Ideas for Your First Spring Mani of the Year (2024)

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March manicures come in many shapes and sizes (not to mention colors). Typically, shades of green and blue play a role, given their refreshing nature and the fact that they represent St. Patrick's Day and the primary zodiac sign of the month (Pisces), respectively. Of course, pastels like bubblegum pink, lavender, and pale peach also look great in March manicures, as they're some of the most popular spring nail colors.

But you don't have to tip-toe toward your pops of color—you can go all out with vibrant polishes, too. In essence, just about anything goes in March, so long as there's a hint of happy color. Ahead, find over a dozen March manicure ideas to try in the weeks ahead.

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Solid Turquoise Nails

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Don't feel pressured to book an intricate nail appointment. A solid swipe (or two) of the perfect turquoise hue will make for a beautiful March mani.

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Aquamarine Wave Nails

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Now, if you are up for a bit more detail, this creme-and-shimmer turquoise swirl combo is bound to make you swoon. It's the perfect Pisces nail look.

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Lime Green and Nude Mismatched Nails

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Looking for a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day nail look? Here you have it. As intricate as it may seem, it's actually a set of press ons.

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3D Croc Cobalt Nails

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This cobalt crocodile 3D manicure stopped us in our tracks. No doubt, a nail look this intricate will require a salon appointment.

Blue and Green Ombré Butterfly Nails

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Spring is all about fresh starts and new beginnings, and this ombré blue and green butterfly manicure perfectly illustrates that. Fact: This nail design was inspired by Taylor Swift's debut self-titled album.

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Bedazzled Vivid French Tips

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If you prefer bold colors all year round, don't let the season's pastels box you in. Instead, consider a vibrant French Skittle manicure with gold embellishments like the one above.

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Grass Green Cow Print French Tips

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March means the start of spring, and the start of spring means vibrant green pastures and lawns.

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Blue Glitter Blob Nails

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The blob-like abstract nail art trend has been popping up all over Instagram, and this turquoise and baby blue mani instantly caught our eye. Nail artist Brittney Ellen painted this look herself, but if you don't have a professionally steady hand, you may want to enlist the help of your nail artist to recreate it.

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Opal Butterfly Nails

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Here's another butterfly nail look perfect for spring—especially for those who prefer a slightly darker color palette. The hint of black gives it an edgier, ethereal vibe.

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Jelly Cloud Nails

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Pisces are known for their dreamy demeanor, so this jelly cloud mani is a must for March.

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Pastel Checkerboard Nails

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For March, we love the idea of a trendy checkerboard manicure in a slightly muted color palette. This one features cool mint, baby blue, dusty lavender, and blush pink shades paired with brighter marigold, turquoise, and orange.

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Vibrant Checkerboard Nails

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Of course, there's always the option to go all out with vivid colors across the board.

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Rainbow Aura Nails

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Looking to show off your love of bright colors in a trend-forward, spring-friendly way? Consider a rainbow aura manicure with little gold gems for an extra magical look.

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Matcha Latte Swirl Nails

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Matcha green nail polish looks fresh for spring and will ensure you won't get pinched on St. Patty's Day, too. The addition of creamy white swirls only adds to the look.

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Rhinestone Flower Pastel French Tips

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Instead of dotting wet nail polish daisies onto your nails, consider a rhinestone approach.

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Pastel Rainbow Ombré Nails

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As you can see, Ellen is a fan of juxtaposing her colorful nail art with white blob-like borders—and we must admit, we love it!

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Pink Chrome Springtime Bloom Nails

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Chrome nails are still highly sought after, so this pink glazed donut mani with hand-painted pink peonies is an especially pretty pick. Bring this picture to your nail artist as a source of inspiration and see what they come up with.

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Pink and Green French Tips

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Green French tips with pink blobby borders? We're here for it.

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Groovy Green Wave Nails

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Here's further proof that the press-on nails of today are nothing like the press-ons of the '90s and early '00s.

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Two-Tone Blue Swirl Nails

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Last but not least, we have this two-tone blue and pale gray nail look. It simultaneously brings images of clear skies and springtime showers to mind.