Valentine’s Day tends to be the most hated holiday of the year for most single women out there. Most women feel like this
I’m extremely fortunate and have the best boyfriend a girl could ask for and still find the holiday somewhat annoying because I’ve worked at Edible Arrangements as holiday help for the past 3 years. By the time the holiday is over I hate strawberries, can’t stand the smell of chocolate and want to punch every heart shaped balloon I see. But there is one way to make the holiday a little less painful, by getting your nails done! I mean, who doesn’t love a good fresh mani?! I know I sure do! Here are some of my favorites.
Tip: If you’re trying this design out on your own, buy some binder hole stickers to help make the half moon shape. First paint your on your glitter, then take one of the stickers and place it onto your nail where you want the top of the half moon to begin and then paint on the solid color. This will help you get the nice arch without all the fuss. If your glitter isn’t coming on the way you want, try buying either nail wraps that are glitter or the Sally Hanson Salon Effects in any pattern or glitter you prefer.
This design is great for the girl who’s not into all the hearts and doesn’t want her nails to scream Valentine’s Day. You can even do a variation of the design and swap out the pink for red or the gold glitter for silver glitter.
This is PERFECT if you want something simple and elegant! If you like the idea but you’re the kind of girl who likes to have a little more fun with her manis, try adding glitter to your pointer finger or swap out the neutral color for something that stands out a little more.
I personally love this design and might try this out when I get my nails done! This is great if you want something a little funky but still neutral. The hearts aren’t overwhelming and the polka dots are just adorable! They add a little extra pop to the neutral color.
Here is another great idea for those who aren’t into all the heart designs. Glitter is a great way to show your Valentine’s Day spirit without being over the top. If you don’t like the red try a pink glitter or mix in some gold or silver on the ring finger.
Tip: if you’re going for glitter and you have natural nails and want the glitter to last longer, find a base color that matches the color of the glitter and then find the glitter in nail polish form. If you decide to use actual glitter on natural nails when getting a gel mani it tends to chip faster.
These designs are great if you want something fun and simple! The design on the left is the one I tried out last year and it came out great! It’s simple but fun and everyone loved it! You can even try it out in different colors or add rhinestones or glitter to the index finger. The envelope design is another fun and simple go to! If the envelope design is too much you can always try this out with the envelope on your ring finger and a solid color on all the rest
I love this design for the girl who wants their nails to stand out. You have that nice bright bold red and then the shimmer of the silver to catch people’s attention. These nails will definitely be noticed by your valentine!
If you’re not the kind of girl to go get her nails done or try the designs out for yourself you can always use nail wraps! They are great and generally last a decent amount of time. When I personally tried them they lasted for about a week and a half. These by ncLA are just perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Tip: If you want your nail wraps to last as long as mine did use a base coat before you apply them. Make sure your nails are completely dry before you apply the nail wraps. After you apply your nail wraps finish them off with a top coat.
Whether you have a wonderful boyfriend or are going to be spending this Valentine’s Day with Ben & Jerry instead, why not have some fabulous nails and just enjoy life. Be your own valentine and treat yourself to a spa day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Clarisse 