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    St. Patrick’s Day Manicure Ideas: You’ll Love These Green Nail Polishes

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    St. Patrick's Day is Saturday! Are you planning to wear green? Consider channeling the luck of the Irish with a shamrock-hued manicure. We've rounded up our favorite green nail polishes to help you find the perfect shade, from punchy lime, to delicate mint. Read on to see the lacquers we love now.


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    Mint

    If you're looking to experiment with spring pastels, or just want to switch up your nail collection, this pale green is a great starting point.

    Butter London Nail Lacquer in Bossy Boots, $14; butterlondon.com.
    RGB in Dew, $16; rgbcosmetics.com.
    Essie in Navigate Her, $8; essie.com.

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    Seafoam

    Fashionistas take note; this trendy hue is a touch greener than the classic Tiffany's box, and was all over the spring runways.

    Sonia Kashuk Nail Polish in Fairy Princess, $5; target.com.
    Dior Garden Party Nail Polish in Water Lily, $23; dior.com.
    Sally Hansen in Sea, $6; ulta.com.

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    Lime

    This punchy neon gives a whole new meaning to the term "green thumb!" Lime green isn't for the color-shy, so wear this shade with confidence.

    Nicki Minaj for OPI in Did It On 'Em, $8.50;opi.com.
    Sephora by OPI in It's Totally Karma, $9.50; sephora.com.
    Nicole by OPI in Ladies in the Limelight, $6; cvs.com.

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    Turquoise

    Edgier than seafoam, but less extreme than lime, this cool green is for those who want a statement-making shade that isn't too loud.

    L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polish in Club Prive, $6; lorealparisusa.com.
    MAC Nail Lacquer in Salad Dressed, $16;maccosmetics.com.
    Orly in Green with Envy, $7.50;orlybeauty.com.

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    Forest
    Opt for a forest green if you're partial to dark lacquers with high-fashion finishes.

    Sephora by OPI in Happy Earth Day to Me, $9.50; sephora.com.
    Dolce & Gabbana Intense Nail Lacquer in Wild Green, $20; saks.com.
    Revlon Color Stay Nail Enamel in Rainforest, $8; ulta.com.









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    - Marianne Mychaskiw