15 Pink and Red Nail Ideas to Copy for Valentine’s Day
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Some people invest in cars or gym memberships—us, on the other hand? Manicures. And this time of year—with Valentine’s Day on the horizon—is undoubtedly the best season for manis. We love love, and showing off that adoration on our nails is a total no-brainer. This lover’s day, we plan on rocking a pink and red manicure. Sound up your alley? We’ve compiled 15 pink and nail manicure ideas you’ll want to copy this month. See all of the looks below.
Glittery Kisses
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This is the sort of mani we could get behind year-round—not just for Valentine’s Day. Start with an ombré pink and white base, then paint on pink and red kisses, sealing them with glitter.
Camo Vibes
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Who would have thought that camo print and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand? After applying a neutral base color, grab three shades of pink and red and paint them in a camo pattern toward the tips.
Groovy Baby
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Minimalist meets groovy is the best way to describe this mani. We’re beyond in love with this red and pink set, and getting the look is quite simple. First, each nail needs a sheer pink base coat. Then, paint on swirly patterns of pink and red, changing the shape from nail to nail.
For Lovers
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French manicures are always a good idea, but if you want to experiment with something a bit more wild, try these tips. Start by applying a base coat as usual, then paint on pink French tips. Finally, grab your go-to red polish and draw art onto the tops of each nail, from kiss marks to checkerboard.
Baby Hearts
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Sometimes, less is more, which is undoubtedly true with this simple mani. Start with your favorite baby pink shade as a base, then add mini red hearts at the bottom of each nail.
Flirty Frenchies
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Here’s another Frenchie set that we’re head over heels for. The chic red French tips are perfectly enhanced with the cutest pink hearts.
Glossy Gradient
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Want to keep things simple? We dare you to try a fun gradient look featuring shades of pink and red. All you need to do is pick out five complementary polishes.
XL French
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While we adore the look of this pink and red set on extra-long coffin-shaped nails, it could genuinely work for just about any nail shape. After filing your nails into your desired shape and painting on a base coat, draw on baby pink French tips. Finally, add red swirls to the tips of a select few nails.
Sweetheart French
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This mismatched mani belongs on your digits. First, gather two shades of pink and one shade of red. Since each nail will vary, switch between solid nails, French tips, and mini hearts.
Cheetah Vibes
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When something involves animal print, you immediately have our attention. This cute mix-and-match set features prints from cheetah to polka dots, and all you need are three polish colors—red, pink, and a creamy blush hue.
Ombré Love
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What do you get when you combine pink, red, and molten silver? This masterpiece. For your base, you’ll want to create an ombré effect with bright red, dark red, and hot pink polish. Complete the look with swirls of silver chrome.
Minimalist Lover
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Here’s another option for those wanting to give an ever-so-slight nod to the holiday. To get a similar look, first apply a light pink base coat. Then, draw a few baby red hearts onto your chosen nails.
Cool Color Blocking
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As this two-tone look proves, there are so many ways to customize a heart manicure. The multicolored hearts are so artsy and cool.
Chrome Hearts
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You can’t help but adore this gorgeous chrome heart set. The soft pink base allows the glittery hearts to steal the spotlight (and rightfully so!).
Swoon-worthy Swirls
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We never pass up on a swirly manicure, and this Valentine’s Day-approved set is too cute to say no to. After applying a sheer base coat, use a nail art brush to create ultra-cool swirls.
