With Valentine’s Day approaching, you’ve in all probability already purchased your vital different (or your self) a heart-stopping present. Or not less than a card. You may additionally have a particular outfit all lined up for the large day and storyboarded your make-up technique, however you forgot one essential ingredient: a Valentine’s Day-appropriate manicure. Don’t fear, we’re not speaking about these OTT nail jobs with cutesy hearts or tons of glitter we sported in center faculty. As adults, it’s time we upgraded our manis identical to we moved previous these cartoon valentines we handed out to schoolmates.

This yr, favor surprising shades (not simply crimson and pink) and don’t be afraid to add some refined shimmer. And keep in mind, detrimental area nail artwork continues to be your BFF. Listed below are 14 Valentine’s Day nail artwork concepts we’re crushing on.

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