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6 Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas for Redheads + 10 Polishes to Try at Home

Get Inspired for Your Next Manicure!

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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love, and what better way to show yourself some love than with a beautiful manicure? If you’re unsure of what design to choose, here are six ideas we love that you can share with your nail artist for inspiration:

1. Pink + Red

You can’t go wrong with a classic red and pink combination. Whether you alternate red and pink nails, create a pattern, or add red and pink accents on a nude or white base, this pairing is playful and perfect for Valentine’s Day. The best part? You can personalize the look by selecting the shades of red and pink you love most.

2. Cherries

For redheads who want to embrace a festive look without relying on hearts, cherry designs are trendy and perfect for Valentine’s Day. The vibrant red color of cherries complements the holiday beautifully. For a festive touch, consider a pink base to make the red cherries stand out. You can pair cherry designs with other Valentine’s motifs, such as hearts, checkers, or French tips. These designs are stylish enough to remain charming long after Valentine’s Day has passed.

3. Red French tip

You can’t go wrong with a French tip for the chic, classic redhead. Want to make it a little more festive? Try replacing the white with red. This look is fantastic for Valentine’s Day but also very wearable for every day. You could add tiny hearts on one or more nails to amp things up more. 

4. Pink chrome

We know chrome nails might not be as trendy as they were last year, but we’re still loving them for Valentine’s Day. The shimmer adds a pop of dimension and looks especially good with pink! This is perfect for those who don’t want much of a design but want more than a solid color. 

5. Playing cards

Ready for this year’s…wild card? Try getting a pink and/or red heart-playing card motif on your nails. This look is unique and stylish and can be done in many ways. It’s also adorable for after the Valentine’s Day season!

6. Lips

Lean into the love of it all and add lip designs to your nails. Little lip prints can be so cute on nails in different colors, but we especially love red and pink paired with each other or a neutral base. If you’re looking for some inspo for your lipstick color, may we suggest Perfectly Red or Perfectly Pink? Bonus: you can rock your lip nails with your fav lipstick! 

Do you prefer a DIY approach to your nails, or gravitate toward solid colors? Here are 10 pink and red polishes that will perfectly capture the spirit of Valentine’s Day:

  1. Strawberry Margarita by OPI
  2. Heart of Stone by Sally Hansen
  3. Mod About You by OPI
  4. Hot Pink by Mizhse
  5. Dusty Rose Tint by Londontown
  6. Como se Llama by OPI
  7. Rock the Runway by Essie
  8. Augmented Red-ality by Sally Hansen
  9. Red Velvet by Duri
  10. Revlon Red by Revlon

Rock it like a Redhead!

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