St. Patrick’s Day, But Make It Sparkle: Green Special Gels I’m Obsessed With
If you’re wearing plain green nails for St. Patrick’s Day, this is your sign to upgrade. 😌
This year, it’s all about special gels — cat eye, glitter, reflective, neon — the kind of greens that move, sparkle, and refuse to be ignored.
LAVIS and LDS both have tons of green shades to explore, but these are a few early show-stoppers and newer releases that absolutely deserve the spotlight right now.
🌱 Light & Soft Greens (Spring Fairy Energy)
These are the “soft but still special” greens — perfect if you want festive without going full chaos.
LAVIS A Breath of Spring Collection – CE5-11 (Ver.2)
Soft pastel green with silver cat eye. Light, airy, and very “first warm day of spring.”
LAVIS Cozy Cashmere Collection – CE1-02
A soft sage green with silver cat eye shimmer. Clean, cozy, and effortlessly chic.
LAVIS Fairy Tale Collection – CE4-06
Green jelly with green cat eye shimmer. Sheer, magical, and layered-looking — fairy-core approved.
LAVIS Prism Pop Collection – CE6-09 (Ver.2)
Glassy green with silver cat eye. Sleek, modern, and stunning on short or structured nails.
LDS Fruit Cat Eye Collection – CE Set 12
- 01 Guava – Green with soft pink cat eye (unexpected and cute)
- 02 Green Apple – Green with light yellow cat eye
- 08 Green Grapes – Soft green with white cat eye
- 09 Kiwi – Yellow-green with white cat eye
LDS Color Craze 968 Spring Fling
Light green glitter gel — fresh, sparkly, and perfect for spring accents.
🍀 Bold & Rich Greens (Main Character Only)
These are your deep emeralds, olive tones, and dramatic greens — St. Patrick’s Day classics with a glow-up.
LAVIS Villain Era Collection – CE7-11
Dark emerald green cat eye. Moody, powerful, and absolutely not subtle.
LAVIS Beauty Bureau Collection – CE10-10 (Ver.2)
Olive green with a sheen cat eye. Cool-girl, editorial, and very “effortlessly expensive.”
LAVIS Double Vision Collection – CE16-12
Lime green shimmer cat eye that shifts depending on the base — iridescent on light colors, bold and intense over black.
LAVIS Hidden Treasures Collection – CE8-01
Green cat eye with yellow flecks and chunkier glitter. Literal pot-of-gold energy.
LAVIS Holiday Stardust Glitter Collection – 02
Dark emerald green glitter gel — rich, festive, and perfect for statement nails.
LAVIS Holiday Stardust Glitter Collection – 09
Dark green with reflective shimmer that lights up under flash. Holiday glam meets St. Patty’s drama.
LDS Color Craze 981 Emerald Glamour
Emerald glitter gel that delivers full sparkle and luxury in one coat.
⚡ Fluorescent & High-Impact Greens (Seen From Across the Bar)
For anyone who believes St. Patrick’s Day nails should be LOUD.
LAVIS Cosmic Voltage Collection – CE14-10 (Ver.2)
Neon green with silver cat eye. Electric, bold, and unapologetic.
LAVIS Tropical Candy Collection – CE3-05
Kiwi green with silver cat eye. Bright, juicy, and playful — spring break in nail form.
🎨 Quick St. Patrick’s Day Nail Art Ideas
- Magnetic shamrock accents using emerald or neon cat eye shades
- Green-on-green mixed sets (sage, emerald, lime, neon all together)
- Pot of gold accent nail with chunky glitter or reflective gel
- Matte + glossy contrast on deep emeralds for instant dimension
- Silver foil or chrome lines over soft greens for elevated sparkle
🍀 Final Thoughts
There are so many green shades to choose from across LAVIS and LDS — this list is just a handful of early favorites and exciting new releases that seriously deserve a moment. From soft spring greens to bold emeralds and neon statement shades, special gels are the easiest way to make your St. Patrick’s Day nails feel intentional, elevated, and fun.
Lucky? Maybe.
Magnetic, sparkly, and unforgettable? Absolutely. 💅✨