15 Gel Manicures for March Full of Fresh, Spring Energy (2025)

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Mocha Mousse Jewel-Toned Cat-Eye Gradient Cherry Aura Nails Black and White Croc Remixed Red Rainbow Metallic Line Art Marbled Pastels Kaleidoscope Chrome Spiced Mint Pastel Thermal Nails Green French tips Marbled Chrome Spring Skittle Nails Green Chrome French Lavender Skies

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March is one of those transitional months when it's hard to decide what season it is. Spring is in the air, but—according to good old Punxsutawney Phil—we still have a few more weeks of winter left. While this seasonal indecision can be a pain for picking out outfits (FWIW, March is a time for serious layering), it actually makes choosing a manicure a lot more fun. With no singular aesthetic, the best gel manicures for March run the gamut: You can channel Pisces energy with something mystical and water-inspired, lean towards moody metallics or spring pastels, or go all in for St. Patrick's Day with a set of emerald tips. Ahead, see 15 gel manicure ideas for March, highlighting that your options are as wide-ranging as the general vibes this month.

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Mocha Mousse

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These “mocha mousse” ombré nails fade from creamy beige to warm-toned brown, and the transition from dark to light feels like a nod to the longer (and sunnier!) days that are almost upon us.

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Jewel-Toned Cat-Eye Gradient

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If you're feeling moodier this March, go all out in the deep, jewel-toned direction with a cat-eye gradient. The shimmery base set beneath a jelly top coat creates so much depth and dimension, plus the sparkle vibes to these are stunning. It will be tough to take your eyes off your nails all night long.

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Cherry Aura Nails

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Pastel pink is a springtime favorite, and pairing it with richer rosy hues creates a stunning balance of softness and depth. These tricolor aura designs capture the essence of early cherry blossoms in bloom, while delicate dewdrop accents add a touch of lifelike freshness.

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Black and White Croc

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A monochrome mani can be a way to capture how March is at the intersection of winter darkness and spring light. Pair black and white in an animal print design—like this classic croc—for a fun, transitional look.

Remixed Red

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If you've been rocking deep burgundy nails all winter and are ready for something new, try swapping in a brighter, warmer red with a fun design. Electric blue and neon green shades work especially well on top of orangey red, as do black and white tones.

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Rainbow Metallic Line Art

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If you often stick to neutral nails, adding a pop of color on top of your understated polish will help ease you into spring. This multicolored metallic line really pops on top of the light gray base—it’s subtle and statement-making at the same time.

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Marbled Pastels

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This frosty marbled mani looks like the physical manifestation of winter thawing out to make way for spring’s blooming hues. Recreate it using delicate lines of white atop shimmery soft pink and jade green polishes.

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Kaleidoscope Chrome

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This multicolored mani manages to be simultaneously soft and bold. Use a sponge to create a dreamy, diffused watercolor effect with your chosen shades, then layer on a chrome topper for a luminous, mirror-like finish.

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Spiced Mint

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Mint green nail polish is a springtime staple, but pairing it with unexpected tones—like greige and cherry red—is an easy way to make it feel totally your own.

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Pastel Thermal Nails

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A springy set of thermal nails in muted pastel tones will have you feeling the renewing energy of warmer (or at least, more temperate) weather… even if it’s still 40 degrees outside.

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Green French tips

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St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, which means it’s time to infuse your French mani with the luck of the Irish. Try an emerald tip with some delicate white line art for a look that’s on-theme yet elevated.

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Marbled Chrome

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This marbled chrome mani is emanating a mystical energy that feels perfectly appropriate for Pisces season. When it catches the light, it gives off a pink, green, and blue iridescence for a major "mermaidcore" moment.

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Spring Skittle Nails

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A shimmering pastel gradient with shades of lavender, peony, and daisy makes for a subtly floral-themed Skittle mani, which feels joyful and gentle at the start of spring.

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Green Chrome French

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Take your green French mani to the next level by coating your olive tips in a chrome topper, which will be just as showstopping at the St. Patty’s party as it will be at brunch the next day.

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Lavender Skies

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As the days get longer throughout the month of March, we’re primed for some of the best sunsets of the year. Celebrate those rare—and special—purple skies on your nails with a dreamy purple marbled mani.