The Sweetest Nails for Valentine’s Day

The most romantic day of the year is upon us and love is in the air, which makes it the perfect excuse to get a festive manicure. If red was your go-to color for the holidays, you’re in luck because it’s also the official color of Valentine’s Day. From the cutest hearts to pink and red block colors and romantic french tips, here are some of the sweetest Valentine’s Day nails to get you in the mood for a day of love. 

 

Outlined Pink French

Outlined pink french

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If you hadn’t noticed, modern takes on the classic French manicure are trending right now. To get insta-worthy V-day nails, get inspired by this stunning variation featuring an outlined pink french tip on a nude pink base. We’re obsessed! 

 

Sweet Swirls and Hearts

swirls and hearts

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This combo of pink and white swirls topped with red hearts is an unexpected take on the classic Valentine's Day heart nail art. Get inspired and check out this SNS tutorial on how to make the cutest heart nail art with the Aspen Nights dip powder collection.  

 

Emoji Inspired

emoji hearts

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These days, emojis aren't just staying in your phone, we're seeing them on nails too! Given the plethora of heart emojis now, you have endless options to create the cutest heart emoji-inspired nail art just in time for V-Day. For a fun look, mix and match nail art on a few nails and a modern French on the rest. 

 

Romance with Red

red nails

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I think it's safe to say that red will never go out of style, and there's a perfect red for every season. This Valentine's Day, spice things up with this gorgeous, solid red mani. Recreate this spicy look with SNS BOS 07 - Ripe Red Berry. 

 

Sweethearts Candy Inspired

self love nails

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It's been a while since we've had those candy hearts, called Sweethearts with cute little phrases on them like, "be mine," "kiss me," or "love me." This Valentine's Day, get nostalgic and recreate these cute candies on your nails with hearts and any V-Day related phrase you want. Valentine's Day isn't only just about celebrating romantic love; the mani featured is all about self-love. Whether you're coupled up or single, practice a little self-love with this Sweetheart-inspired mani all about you!

 

Perfect Pigmented Pink

pink nails

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While red may be the official color for V-Day, pink is definitely the perfect alternative. For those that are partial to pink and want a long-lasting mani that will last beyond Valentine’s Day, we love this perfectly pigmented pink mani on a feminine almond-shaped nail. To recreate this look, use SNS dip powder GC 398 - Beach Hair. 

 

Pink Gradient

pink gradient mani

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Can't decide on the perfect pink? We have good news -- you don't need to. With a pink gradient mani, you can choose five of your favorite shades of pink to get into the Valentine's Day spirit. 

SNS dip powder colors used in this look:

BOS 18 - It’s a Girl

BOS 16 - Power Pink

N 04 - Brittany

GC 314 - Flirty 

 

Monochromatic Pink French

mono pink

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Another variation of the classic French is this uber-cool monochromatic pink mani that has the most subtle neon pink tips for when love is in the air. To recreate this look, choose two different neon pinks that are slightly different in tone, creating a bold yet understated French mani.

Today through February 15, we are offering everyone 20% off of everything on the website! Get your colors now, and get your nails V-Day ready with SNS!