The Prettiest Nail Colors For a Love-Filled February 2021

By Kaitlyn Yarborough
January 22, 2021
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When choosing a new nail color of the month, February sits on a pendulum between us wanting a cozy winter color that goes more moody or muted and us tempted to dive headfirst into Valentine’s Day season with a romantic cherry red, sweetheart baby pink, or even a flirtatious metallic shade. February is here with all the options to complement your signature style without feeling like you’re getting stuck in a cold-weather rut. No matter if there are plans on the calendar or not, it never hurts to feel festive for the occasion—even if it’s just making adorable Valentine’s Day pavlovas with sweet berry cream or enjoying a self-care shopping spree on Amazon. It’s a winter month that also wants to feel exciting, so why not welcome it with a foxy new manicure? Here are 12 nail colors we’re swooning over for February 2021.

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OPI 'Relentless Ruby'

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Red is always an appropriate pick for the month of love, and this super vibrant maroon red shade will get the romance going. 

Shop It: $13; amazon.com

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Essie 'Penny Talk'

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A penny for your Valentine's thoughts? This statement-making metallic copper is a way cooler take on neutral for February. 

Shop It: $8.59; target.com

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Olive & June 'JG'

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For a color that still feels fitting for winter, go for this deep raspberry shade that has us smitten. 

Shop It: $8; oliveandjune.com

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OPI 'Baby, Take a Vow'

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Hint, hint. This classic OPI blush pink will snatch your heart—and maybe someone else's, too. 

Shop It: $10.50; amazon.com

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Smith & Cult 'Soul Purpose'

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If you're sticking with winter vibes, try an updated dark shade like this metallic midnight blue.

Shop It: $18; amazon.com

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Sally Hansen Color Therapy 'Blushed Petal'

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We'll never get tired of the prettiest neutral of all: rose gold. The drugstore polish looks positively charming and works on a budget. 

Shop It: $6.11; amazon.com

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Dior Vernis 'Bonheur'

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Forget winter—we're trying to steal spring's heart in hopes it'll come a little sooner. This candy-heart pink does just that. 

Shop It: $28; nordstrom.com

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Essie 'Expresso Double Shot'

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Neutrals never truly go out of style, and this fast-drying modern take on taupe feels like a creamy mocha cappuccino. 

Shop It: $9; essie.com

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Chanel Le Vernis 'Pirate'

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If you ever splurge on one nail color, make it this absolutely divine red that's bound to line up some secret admirers. It stays in style all year long. 

Shop It: $28; nordstrom.com

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Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro 'Truth to Power'

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One of the best gel polishes on the market, this smoky eggplant shade keeps things moody without being boring.

Shop It: $20; nordstrom.com

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Olive & June 'RP'

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If you're on the hunt for a new version of your favorite nude, consider this freshened-up grayish taupe shade that's super creamy and a standout on the fingers. 

Shop It: $8; oliveandjune.com

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OPI 'Rekyjavik Has All the Hot Spots'

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Step outside the box of chocolates with this dusky mauve shade that's got just enough shimmer to feel occasion-worthy.

Shop It: $10.50; amazon.com

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