St. Patrick's Day Makeup Looks and Hair Styles by WPI Beauty
March 17th becomes a canvas for enigmatic expressions of Gaelic charm, with WarPaint International Artisans elevating this transformative adventure.
As the whimsy of St. Patrick's Day enchants the air, captivation becomes a clover-clad quest for the perfectly executed look, especially for those stepping out into the vibrant festivities:
Envisioned eye shadows shimmer in varying shades of green.
March 17th becomes a canvas for enigmatic expressions of Gaelic charm, with WarPaint International Artisans elevating this transformative adventure.
Emerald Eyes: The Focal Point
Commanding attention with an audacious display of green, emerald eyes emerges as the quintessential embodiment of St. Patrick's Day exuberance. Eye makeup should not merely mimic the festive tones but encapsulate the celebratory spirit—a tapestry of jade, hunter, and lime hues, masterfully blended to accentuate the windows of the soul. As an artisanal collective, WarPaint International Artisans adeptly harness the vibrancy and depth of these verdant shades, crafting eye looks that are as captivating and spirited as the emerald isles themselves, ensuring your gaze is as enchanting as Celtic lore.
Shimmering Shadows
Embrace the allure of metallics with a sweep of shimmering green shadows. The glisten of emerald and olive catches the light, enchanting onlookers with a bewitching glint.
Accent the eyes with a high-pigment shadow in verdant hues, interlaced with a shimmer that catches every glimpse. A subtle patina or bright Kelly green enhances this spectral dance of light and color.
“St. Patrick’s Day makeup transcends tradition with innovative vibrancy.”
WarPaint International Artisans meticulously layer these iridescent powders, ensuring they meld seamlessly with your natural beauty. The result is an ethereal allure, a reflection of the rich tapestry that is the heart of this celebratory day.
Bold Liner & Lashes
The eyes speak volumes, and St. Patrick's Day is the perfect opportunity to amplify your gaze with striking liner and voluptuous lashes.
Prime Your Lids: Start with a robust eye primer to ensure your bold liner stays put from the first parade to the last pint.
Graphic Lines: Choose a waterproof, jet-black liner to create a winged look or graphic shapes that command attention.
Green Accents: Introduce a hint of holiday spirit with a thin streak of green liner above the black or along the lower lash line.
False Lashes: Add drama with full, fluttery lashes that elevate your look to new heights of glamour.
Secure and Set: Finish with a strong-hold lash glue and a dusting of setting powder around the eyes to lock everything in place. Attaining symmetry and enduring appeal requires a deft hand; WarPaint International Artisans stand ready to sculpt your ideal look.
A bold liner and lashes are not just makeup choices; they are a proclamation of personality and festive flair.
St. Patrick's Day Eye Makeup in Jacksonville, Florida
WPI Beauty Artisan Caitlin Birchett, Makeup Artist in Jacksonville, Florida, put together a festive St. Patty's Day eye look, complete with shimmering greens, glitter, and body shimmer. Her inspiration came from the looks that makeup enthusiasts were showcasing on Instagram. This look would be great to attend any St. Patty's Day festival, parades, bar crawls, or parties.
Products Used in Caitlin's Look
Eyes: Base- P Louise Eyeshadow Base and Makeup Forever Flash Palette in Green
Shadows: P Louise Boss Babe & Level Up, Sugarpill Neon pigment in Sparkage, Karla Cosmetics Shadow Potion in Moonlight
Waterline liner: Maybelline Tattoo Studio in Lime Smash
Foundation: Face Atelier #1.5
Blush: ELF Camo Liquid Blush in Coral Crush
Highlighter: Anastasia Beverly Hills Moon Child Palette in the color Lucky Clover
Lipliner: Colourpop Lippie Pencil in Beeper
Gloss: NYX Butter Gloss in Fortune Cookie
Body Shimmer: P Louise The Finishing Touch in Fairy Wings
Glitter from Amazon
Leprechaun Lips: Kiss Me, I’m Irish
When thinking of St. Patrick's Day, often vibrant greens and pots of gold spring to mind. Yet, when curating your look for the holiday festivities, consider the enchanting appeal of a well-crafted lip. The proper hue and texture can be just as impactful as any emerald eyeshadow or accessory.
In this spirit, a bold lip—in shades of crimson or deep wine—can add a surprising, yet harmonious contrast to the traditional green palette. Selecting a lasting matte lipstick will ensure your pout remains impeccable through every toast and spirited conversation. Allow WarPaint International Artisans to expertly match the ideal shade to your skin tone, creating a cohesive and stunning overall appearance.
A touch of gloss can also be applied, providing a luscious sheen that plays well with the softer springtime light. Trust in the mastery of WarPaint International Artisans to achieve that flawless, "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" allure that will certainly turn heads and invite compliments.
Matte Greens and Glossy Golds
The allure of matte greens is undeniable on St. Patrick's Day, offering a chic twist on the traditional celebration hues. Deep forest or olive tones give a sophisticated edge, blending seamlessly with the festive atmosphere.
Glossy gold accents provide a luxurious complement to matte greens. Applied deftly, they can elevate your look into the realm of elegance.
Consider pairing velvety matte eyeshadows with strategically placed highlights of golden shimmer, capturing the essence of St. Patrick's magic while maintaining a refined appearance. WarPaint International Artisans are well-versed in achieving this delicate balance, ensuring your makeup is both enchanting and event-appropriate.
As for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day expression, imagine a sweep of matte green across the lids, coupled with a dab of gold at the inner corners for a touch of glam. WarPaint International Artisans are skilled in such detailed application, not only enhancing the eyes but also ensuring your look remains durable throughout the festivities. Such artistry allows you to embrace the jubilant spirit of the day while maintaining a presence that epitomizes polish and sophistication.
Ombre Effect
The ombre effect is a stellar choice for St. Patrick's Day festivities, melding hues of green from dark to light with artistic finesse. WarPaint International Artisans excel at this gradient technique, creating a seamless transition between shades.
An ombre lip pairs beautifully with subtler eyes, striking a perfect balance.
When considering hairstyles to complement the ombre makeup, think about incorporating braids with interwoven ribbons of green, or perhaps subtle green hair extensions. Our artisans skillfully integrate these elements, ensuring that your look is not only uniquely festive but also exudes a level of class and fashion-forward design. In the hands of our adept team, you'll be transformed into a vision of St. Patrick's Day sophistication, ready to capture the spirit of the celebration.
St. Patrick's Day Hair and Makeup in Minneapolis
WPI Beauty Artisan, Keely Boline, a Hair and Makeup Artist in Minneapolis offers her carefully curated complete hair and makeup look for St. Patrick's Day.
About Keely's Hairstyle Look
In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, embrace the spirit of the Emerald Isle with a vibrant palette of greens, golds, and rainbows in your hair and makeup. Adorn your locks with Celtic braids, a nod to Ireland's rich heritage, weaving a tapestry of delicate gold strands, each one, a glimmering token of prosperity. Intertwine shimmery green accents within the braids, adding a touch of whimsy.
About Keely's Makeup Look
For makeup, opt for shimmering gold eyeshadow to evoke the allure of hidden treasures, complemented by a pop of lush green to reflect the verdant landscapes of Ireland. Add a playful touch with rainbow accents, subtly applied as the eyeliner and symbolizing the promise of luck and good fortune. Whether you're embarking on a Saint Patrick's Day pub crawl or simply reveling in the joy of being lucky, this enchanting look is sure to captivate and delight.
Products Used in Keely's Look
Skin Prep: First Aid Beauty Peel Pads, Embryolisse lait-crème concentré, Avene Spring Water.
Foundation: FaceAtelier Ulta foundation mixed with Embryolisse.
Eyeshadows: Ben Nye Shadow stick in "Gold" topped with a viseart Gold Shadow. Urban Decay, Viseart, and Danessa Myricks Greens.
Eyeliner: Black Mehron Gel Creme Liner, Rainbow face tattoo/stickers cut to create a faux eyeliner.
Blush: Mix of 3 limited edition NARS blushes, and a limited edition NARS highlight.
Lips: Danessa Myricks Gold Cream Color, mixed with MAC clear Gloss.
Shamrocks and gems face tattoo/stickers.
Set with Skindinavia setting spray
Cascading Curls: Gaelic Glamour
Cascading curls evoke the whimsical beauty of the Emerald Isle, a fitting homage to St. Patrick's legacy. WarPaint International Artisans craft these lush waves, ensuring they flow like the rolling green hills of Ireland.
As you embrace the festivity, imagine your locks transforming into a cascading waterfall of curls spilling over your shoulders, catching the light, and imparting an ethereal glow. Our artisans employ masterful techniques to maintain the curl's integrity, ensuring your Gaelic glamour lasts throughout the celebrations of the night.
Step into our realm of enchantment where curls are not just styled; they’re sculpted into living artwork. Trust in the hands of WarPaint International Artisans for a look that is truly spellbinding.
Spiraled Perfection
Unveiling a St. Patrick's Day ensemble demands a coiffure that's as meticulously crafted as the traditional Celtic spirals.
Consultation: It begins with a personalized conversation to understand your unique vision and preference for spiraled sophistication.
Preparation: Using only top-quality products, hair is prepped, ensuring each spiral has the foundation to hold its shape and sheen.
Creation: Expert hands craft each spiral, deftly using tools to sculpt your hair into a work of art that embodies the festivities.
Finishing Touches: A final assessment to perfect each curl, perhaps with a spritz of shine or a subtle accessory to accentuate the spirals.
Maintenance Advice: Providing you with professional tips to keep your spirals intact, so they endure as you celebrate into the evening.WarPaint International Artisans elevate the common curl to a statement of elegance.
Each spiral is a testament to our commitment to detail, ensuring your look remains impeccable.
Braided Charms
Embrace a twist on the traditional with braided charms woven into your festive tresses.
In the realm of St. Patrick's Day celebrations, a braided hairstyle isn't merely a trend; it's a charismatic nod to Celtic roots, infusing a modern aesthetic with historical reverence.
WarPaint International Artisans skillfully intertwine strands of hair, creating intricate designs that are both luxurious and lasting, perfect for surviving the revelry of the day with elegance.
By incorporating elements of green, be it through ribbons or subtle threading, we can integrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day into your braids, ensuring your hairstyle is as vibrant as your celebration.
Trust in the adeptness of WarPaint Artisans to bestow upon you the braid that's fit for both feasting and festivities.
Irish Dancers Hair Inspiration in Chicago
WPI Beauty Artisan Gina Martell, a Hairstylist in Chicago, offers her St. Patrick's Day hair looks that were inspired by the Irish dancers that are associated with St Patrick's Day and the Irish heritage. Gina perfected her Celtic hairstyle on a mannequin training head.
I wanted to create a version of those tight curls while incorporating greens and orange.
About Gina's St. Patty's Day Hair Look
Her “model” Samantha had the perfect length of hair! Artisan Gina explains “I'm obsessed with how her hair took to the long, square wand iron from Hot Tools that I used.” The products used were from Davines. Their "This is a dry texturizer" spray is used to create a fluffy hold. "Oi Oil" to smooth and add shine, and "blowdry primer" spray as a heat setting spray helped to create this look.
Artisan Gina also used clip-in synthetic hair and orange spray chalk for vibrant pops of color.
WarPaint International Beauty Agency Wizardry: Look Transformation
In the kaleidoscope of St. Patrick's Day festivities, a seamless merge of tradition and trend reigns supreme. The WarPaint International Artisans masterfully curate personalized looks, transmitting confidence and spirit into a tailored canvas that emboldens your inner leprechaun. Each brushstroke and contour is meticulously crafted, ensuring your visage radiates with the shimmer of Irish enchantment.
Stepping into the world of WarPaint is akin to unlocking a treasure trove of aesthetics. Think of us as alchemists, blending a potion of beauty with a dash of St. Paddy's magic. From the sparkle in your eye shadow to the whimsy in your waves, our artisans are committed to conjuring the perfect balance of flair and finesse. As you navigate the fete, the artistry that adorns your skin and hair will intrigue and inspire, bestowing upon you a charm that matches the day's merriment.
Professional Touch for Perfection
Glamming up on St. Patrick's Day with the right look is a whole vibe, and precise application is key to lasting radiance throughout the festivities.
In the adept hands of WarPaint International Artisans, your visage becomes a masterpiece of celebration—where the boldness of green meets the intricacy of design. With professional expertise, we blend pigments and textures in a harmonious symphony, creating enduring looks that withstand both time and revelry. Our bespoke makeup artistry ensures that every individual receives a tailored experience, which not only enhances natural beauty but also embodies the vibrant essence of the holiday.
Furthermore, enduring an entire day of celebration demands resilient makeup. Our artisans use only the highest quality products, selected for their longevity and ability to maintain a pristine appearance amid the jollity and potential caprice of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. A canvas prepared by WarPaint International stands as a testament to unmatched expertise and lasting allure.
And finally, in the grand tapestry of event styling, our artisans weave an unparalleled narrative. Not content with mere replication of common trends, we aim to elevate your St. Patrick's Day look with inventive and intricate hairstyles that complement the makeup artistry. This harmonization of style and function ensures that WarPaint International clients exude confidence and sophistication, making them the epitome of elegance amidst the vibrant sea of green celebration.
Book Your Tailored Style for St. Paddy's Day
Elegance intertwines with whimsy on St. Patrick's.
The anticipation of donning green attire is palpable. Beyond the traditional hue, WarPaint International Artisans are adept at infusing subtle tones of emerald with hints of gold, creating sophisticated looks. Embellishments, placed with care, add to the festiveness of the ensemble. Thus, whether you're attending a parade or an intimate gathering, your appearance will mirror the spirited nature of this cherished holiday.
Green is the hue of enchantment this festive day.
Your vision is our palette to embellish. Whether you desire lush curls reminiscent of Irish folklore or sleek updos that speak to modern elegance, our artisans possess the aptitude and creativity to fashion a statement that radiates your personal style.
Achieve perfection with artfully crafted looks tailored for you. Or if you want to learn to do your own St. Patrick's Day beauty look, you can book a lesson or makeup tutorial with a WPI Artisan. You'll be party-ready this year and next with a look that hits different.
Our expertise is available at your convenience, ensuring celebrations are graced with your most dazzling visage. WarPaint International grants you access to professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and an array of skills to guarantee that your St. Patrick's Day look is not only charming but also exudes sophistication and class in every detail.
The Queen of Dark: An Interview With Nyakim Gatwech
The Minnesota-based model has gained a lot of online attention after Yahoo News wrote about her unpleasant conversation with an Uber driver. The model-activist has been very vocal about loving her skin and who she is. She is not afraid to share her story and thanks to that she has appeared in local magazine covers to national campaigns. Getting to this point has been a journey for Nyakim to say the least and she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.
Nyakim Gatwech is the Queen of Dark.
The Minnesota-based model has gained a lot of online attention after Yahoo News wrote about her unpleasant conversation with an Uber driver. The model activist has been very vocal about loving her skin and who she is. She is not afraid to share her story and thanks to that she has appeared in local magazine covers to national campaigns. Getting to this point has been a journey for Nyakim to say the least and she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon.
Q: How did you cope and deal with the negativity and ignorance from haters back when you were in middle and high school?
When I was in middle school, I didn’t know how to cope with the negative comments I received daily. Back then, the way I dealt with the negative comments was either locking myself in my room and crying or trying to fight the people that said mean things about me. I knew it wasn’t solving anything. Locking myself in my room was causing me to become depressed and fighting back was getting me suspended from school. My problems weren’t being solved, so I told my sister, “kids are making fun of me because of my complexion. What do I do? I wanna bleach [my skin] and all this stuff.” She told me that [skin bleaching] wasn’t the way to go about it.
“The way I dealt with the negative comments was either locking myself in my room and crying or trying to fight the people that said mean things about me.”
She was the shoulder I cried on. We talked a lot. She would give me such great advice and remind me constantly how I am so beautiful and there is nothing wrong with being different. They [the bullying kids] aren’t used to seeing someone that looked like me. They were scared of seeing [someone] different, seeing something new. In high school, I just didn’t care [anymore]. I love myself. I didn’t care what people had to say. I was just like, “you need help if you’re going to talk down to me like that - something is bothering you. You just need a friend, or a hug or something.” In middle school I didn’t know how to cope with the negative comments as much as I did in high school. I grew to learn to love myself.
Photography by Aidan Petrilla
Photography by Aidan Petrilla
Q: How do you deal with them now?
Now, I am not bothered by it [the negativity]. I accept my skin, I love myself, and I’m not insecure about my skin anymore. I don’t think I’m ugly anymore. I have confidence in myself. It doesn’t bother me as much because I am okay with who I am. Sometimes in the morning, I remind myself, “out this door, there are going to be negative people looking at you sideways, people are going to say negative stuff to you, [but] it doesn’t matter because you are beautiful inside and out and the people that see it will be more.”
If you are so affected by the mean stuff people say about you, the negative comments people write about you then you attract negative people. But if you are positive and confident, then you attract positive people. If you walk with pride, and confidence and love yourself then you are going to attract people who come up to you and say, “Oh, you’re beautiful!” I have become a strong woman who can stand up to anyone who says something to me and educate them. [I can tell them] the reason I look like this is because I come from this part of the world. There are so many beautiful human beings around the world, that you never get to see all of them. We all look different. We are all different shapes, different sizes, and its okay! We shouldn’t be scared of different.
Q: It’s one thing to deal with haters, but when you encounter Models, Designers or Makeup Artists, people who are supposed to be your peers, how do you push through?
That is the hardest thing when it’s your workplace. With my fellow models, peers, and friends, I wouldn’t say anything. Sometimes I would go to casting calls and I’d be sitting next to a group of girls and some of them would be nice and say things like, “Oh, hi! Where are you from?” While some [models] would look at me like you’re not a model, you shouldn’t be a model (for whatever reason). I deal with this by not letting myself be bothered or brought down by it. There’s a bigger picture. At first, I was doing it to just prove a point that I’m beautiful too. Now, I’m past that point, I am not just proving a point anymore. I’m standing up for all those little girls who were like me at one point, who are being bullied right now, who are going through the things that I went through.
You can do anything you put your mind to, right now I am doing this for them, for my younger self. For Makeup Artists and photographers, I feel like it has gotten better for me right now. When I shot with photographers in the past, I would do a photoshoot, and its dope, and the photographer would edit it and send me the pictures and they are so light. It’s gotten better, I would talk to them [photographers] and be like “Hey, I’m not trying to be rude, I know this is your job, [this is] something you’re good at, but I feel like this is just too light, its not my complexion, do you think you can tone it down the lightening?” And some of them [photographers] would be like “okay, thank you for letting me know that.” And they would fix it. For the Makeup Artists, when I’m getting my makeup done, either they would put a foundation two shades lighter because they didn’t have my foundation shade and my face would look different from my neck or they would say “Oh you don’t need a foundation” because they just don’t have my foundation. I just started to always carry my foundation with me. Instead of being hurt by it, [thinking] “Oh now I can’t do this photoshoot. My makeup doesn’t look right. I don’t want to offend the photographer”. I am nice about it and say, “Hey I have this foundation that I think is dark enough”. I just have a solution or try to talk in a very kind way, before I just didn’t say anything and go home and cry about it. “I had the worst photoshoot or fashion show”, “I looked so bad on the runway” but now I speak up.
“ I’m standing up for all those little girls that were like me at one point, that are being bullied right now, that are going through the things that I went through.”
Q: What do you do to practice self-love?
I look in the mirror every day and remind myself that I am beautiful, I am different, I am strong and I am confident. I talk about it [self-love] on my Instagram and Twitter. I love to do makeup. I get my nails done. I treat myself, because, in the past, I didn’t.
Q: During MNFW you mentioned not only black girls, but girls of all shades and sizes reach out to you. Why do you think they feel encouraged by you to do so?
I feel like it’s because I tell my story. I am easy to be connected to. I was willing enough to tell my story about how I got bullied because of my skin color and how I was told I shouldn’t be a model. The fact that I was able to open up and tell my story, is what made it easier for little girls and other models to reach out to me and be like, ‘Hey this is what I’m struggling with, what can I do?’ If I can, I would give them advice. With my story, I was just being myself. I did not plan to write the Uber story. I don’t even know how that came up! Honesty! I was just posting [as usual]! Every time I post a picture on Instagram, I write something motivating.
For the Uber story, I was looking at our skin color, because it’s the first thing you see when you look at the picture. And I just wrote the story [in the caption] and Yahoo! saw it. I feel like the reason they are able to reach out to me is because I am myself. I check my Instagram messages all the time. If you want to send me a message or email, reach out. I will give you the best advice I can. I always put myself in their shoes.
Q: If you could say anything to that Uber driver from that one day, what would you say?
I feel like I would say the same thing to them as when I first had the conversation. Which was ‘I am sorry you feel that way and feel concerned but the state I am in right now I love myself and I am beautiful. I would never bleach my skin for anyone or any opportunity,” because I [apparently] would miss job opportunities for whatever reason. That’s what I told the Uber Uber driver.have the right to feel that way, you have the right to your opinion, but I love myself right now. In the past, I did consider bleaching my skin, but right now I would never do it for that reason – or any reason at all. If he told me what he did while in middle school, I would have cried. I would have said “Yeah, I wanna do that!” but today, I am confident in what am I, who I am, and where I come from. If a guy doesn’t find me attractive because of my skin color, that’s his problem. If I don’t find a job, that’s their loss.
Q: What are your thoughts on Instagram and its impact on girls’ self-esteem?
Instagram is a good network and social media platform, but I also feel like it can tear you down as a person. There are so many “how you’re supposed to look” pages out there. So many people you follow are living lives that are so perfect, but you don’t see the stuff they go through daily on Instagram. Never trust what you see on the screen completely. That’s not always the truth. [However], at the same time, it is a good platform to make something out of your life. You can reach out to big brands through Instagram. It’s good and it’s bad.
I feel like there should be an age limit too. My little cousin is 10 years old and has an Instagram. She said, “Auntie, I am following you.” I said, “Where?” “Oh, I see you on Instagram!” “Through whose account?” “I just created an account [on my own].” I’m like, “No, no, no”. There are so many bad things on there. It can tear you down, it can build you up, you've got to be a strong person to not let what you see on a phone or laptop screen tell you who you are as a person or make you think twice about the life you have.
“today, I am confident in what am I, who I am and where I come from.”
Q: Lastly, do you have any words of advice for girls struggling with self confidence and self esteem?
My advice is to build self confidence, feel confident in who you are and love yourself. There are so many people who love you and want to be your friend. If you are having self-confidence issues you are not going to see the people who love you, you are going to focus on the negative people. So my advice is to just talk to the people who love you. Talk to your friends, if you are being bullied talk to someone. Talk to family. Work on loving yourself and know that at the end of the day it comes down to you. If you don’t love yourself, no one else will. But as a little girl, how do you work on that? How do you work on your self confidence? I didn’t know how to. I cried a lot and locked myself in my room.
So I’m not expecting you to be able to do this right away. Confidence takes time. It takes time to build yourself when you’re at that stage. Just know there are more people that love you than hate you.
Photoshoot Credits
This interview was done and the photoshoot was styled by Debbie Aderinkomi.
The Photography - Aidan Petrilla
The Styling Assistant - Cooper Felipe
Apparel provided by: Scout & Molly's Edina | Shop Hazel and Rose MPLS
Accessories provided by: The White Room MPLS | Gold Fine Jewelry
Sunglasses provided by: InVision Distinctive Eyewear
The Makeup Artistry
Nyakim Gatwech's makeup for this photo shoot was done by WarPaint International Founder, Jessica Mae.
Many thanks to Nyakim Gatwech for doing this interview and photoshoot, and allowing us the time to get well-spoken answers to serious questions in the beauty, social media, and other sectors of "real life".
