Whatever your relationship status is, Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating love. Whether you’re sharing the romantic holiday with your partner, or some of your best girl friends, what better way to share in the Valentine’s Day spirit than by incorporating the holiday themed colors into your manicures! From a traditional red to a baby pink, we’ve got you covered on all the best shades to rock this Valentine’s Day.
The Colors
PINKS
1. OPI “Strawberry Margarita” ($10) | Buy at Walmart or Target.
OPI’s “Strawberry Margarita” is the perfect bright pink hue to rock this Valentine’s Day. It’s bright enough to make a statement but not too bright that barbie asks for her nail polish back. It goes on smooth with a semi-opaque finish, with the option of applying more coats for a more pigmented look.
2. ORLY “Happy & Healthy” ($8.99) | Buy at ORLY.
Orly’s Breathable Treatment + Color Nail Lacquer has a ton of added benefits along with being a long-lasting nail polish. The all-in-one formula nourishes and hydrates nails with Argan oil and vitamins B5 & C. “Happy & Healthy” is a baby pink hue that will really bring out your feminine side on V-Day.
3. Sally Hansen “Aflorable” ($7.99) | Buy at Amazon.
Another romantic and feminine pink hue to turn heads this Valentine’s Day is Sally Hansen’s “Aflorable”. But don’t settle for just a pretty color because Sally Hansen’s polishes also act as a base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, and chip-resistant top coat. The 10 day wear polishes also won’t break the bank, retailing at just $7.99.
4. Lauren B. Beauty “Clueless in 90210” ($18) | Buy at Amazon.
The last (but certainly not least) pink on the list of V-Day shades is Lauren B. Beauty’s “Clueless in 90210”. The playful color was inspired by the corvette parked outside Barbie’s Malibu Dream House. The blue-toned pink is both a modern and flattering shade for most skin tones. It’s recommended to apply two coats of this quick-drying nail lacquer to achieve the longest wear time.
REDS
5. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics “Red Dragon” ($10) | Buy at Amazon.
OCC’s mesmerizing ruby red “Red Dragon” is the perfect color if you’re looking for something a bit more daring than a traditional red. With it’s pearl glittery formula, “Red Dragon” is a highly pigmented and long-lasting nail lacquer that is not only a Valentine’s Day must-have but a great shade to have in your collection.
6. OPI “Red Hot Rio” ($10) | Buy at Amazon.
OPI’s “Red Hot Rio” is a fiery ruby red that is as hot as the most exciting city in Brazil. With it’s warm undertones, Red Hot Rio takes your nails on a journey of color to Brazil, a vibrant destination sure to stir your soul.
7. Sally Hansen “Red-Y To Glow” ($7.99) | Buy at Amazon.
Sally Hansen’s new Color Therapy line combines gorgeous color with nail care in one bottle! With it’s patented oil formula that delivers intense nourishment and moisture to nails, “Red-Y To Glow” doubles as both a classic red hue and nail treatment. This particular shade is a true red, making it a very versatile color to wear.
8. Londontown Lakur “Ring Me” ($16) | Buy at Amazon.
Roses are red, and so is Londontown’s stunning “Ring Me” shade. The rose red hue has a slight warm undertone with a high-shine finish. The Londontown Lakur Enhanced Nail Colours make for an easy at-home manicure with their chip and fade-resistant formula.
9. Sinful Colors “Decadent” ($1.98) | Buy at Amazon.
Make a statement with Sinful Colors’ ruby glitz “Decadent” shade. The bold and vibrant hue will surely make your nails pop this Valentine’s Day. The Sinful Colors polishes are also toluene, formaldehyde & DBP free, making them a healthy nail choice as well.
