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7 Valentine’s Day Nail Polishes That Scream "I Love Myself"

Keep it cute.

By Maya Allen

Jan 24, 2020

Hair, Face, Lip, Beauty, Skin, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Red, Chin, Blond,

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We've always associated the colors pink and red with Valentine's Day. Those colors are gorgeous, and you should totally wear them if you want (we have options below). But just because you like being on theme doesn't mean you have to choose these stereotypical shades for your nail color on February 14. Whether you have a date with your girlfriends, significant other, or your couch, feel empowered to step away from cookie cutter nail colors and do things a little differently this year. I'm sure one of these shades will speak to your heart.

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Nail Polish in Jasper

JINSoon jinsoon.com

$18.00

SHOP IT

This moody, midnight, maroon shade may or may not match your wine glass at dinner.

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The Wild Life Gel Lab Pro Nail Color in Fight The Power

Deborah Lippmann nordstrom.com

$20.00

SHOP IT

This rich cobalt blue adds a mystique to your nails...Are they black? Are they blue? Keep 'em guessing.

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essie Expressie Nail Polish in Mic Drop-It-Low

essie target.com

$8.99

SHOP IT

If you're still in the getting-to-know-you phase with your V-day date, break the ice with a festive nail color, like this shimmering magenta shade, which is sure to be a conversation starter.

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Nail Polish in CV

Olive & June oliveandjune.com

$8.00

SHOP IT

You can't ever go wrong with a classic cherry red shade.

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Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in 505 Particuliere

Chanel nordstrom.com

$28.00

SHOP IT

Keep it low-key with this desk-to-date neutral, which looks effortlessly cool on all skin tones.

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Le Vernis Nail Polish in 4 Noir Revelateur

Givenchy nordstrom.com

$24.00

SHOP IT

Trust me, nothing says "badass" on a date like chic black nail polish.

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Nail Polish in Mulberry

Tenoverten tenoverten.com

$12.00

SHOP IT

This sweet and sassy dusty rose shade is a cool, calm, and collected color that will literally go with any outfit.

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Maya Allen Digital Beauty Editor Maya Allen is the Digital Beauty Editor at MarieClaire.com where she covers makeup, skincare, haircare, wellness, you name it!