Style Nails The Prettiest Nail Colors For a Love-Filled February 2022 By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South.She earned a B.A. in Journalism at the University of Georgia. She hopes to inspire your travel bucket list with her features on road trips through Texas Hill Country, bourbon tours in Kentucky, and the best beach getaways on the Gulf Coast. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on January 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: Olive and June 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 social plans on the calendar or a comfy movie night at home, it never hurts to feel festive for the occasion—even if it's just making adorable Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies 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 2022. 01 of 15 OPI 'Relentless Ruby' OPI Red is always an appropriate pick for the month of love, and this super vibrant rose red shade will get the romance going. BUY IT: $13; amazon.com 02 of 15 Essie 'Penny Talk' Essie A penny for your Valentine's thoughts? This statement-making metallic copper is a way cooler take on neutral for February. BUY IT: $8.99; target.com 03 of 15 Olive & June 'JG' Olive and June For a color that still feels fitting for winter, go for this deep raspberry shade that has us smitten. BUY IT: $8; oliveandjune.com 04 of 15 Smith & Cult 'Monaco Madness' Smith & Cult Inspired by the glitz and glam of Monaco, this shimmering barely-pink reminds us of a glass of sparkling rosé champagne. BUY IT: $18; amazon.com 05 of 15 OPI 'Baby, Take a Vow' OPI Hint, hint. This classic OPI blush pink will snatch your heart—and maybe someone else's, too. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com 06 of 15 Smith & Cult 'A Little Underground' Smith & Cult If you're sticking with winter vibes, try an updated dark shade like this metallic plum. BUY IT: $18; amazon.com 07 of 15 Essie 'Swoon In the Lagoon' Essie Inspired by a dreamy first date in a romantic rowboat for two, this 2022 Essie shade is the perfect mid-tone magenta. BUY IT: $8.99; ulta.com 08 of 15 Chanel 'Pirate' Nordstrom 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. BUY IT: $30; nordstrom.com 09 of 15 Olive & June 'RP' Olive and June 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. BUY IT: $8; oliveandjune.com 10 of 15 Dior Nail Glow Nordstrom This unique nail lacquer is basically a non-color color. It's meant to be a universally flattering, translucent tint that enhances the color of your natural nails, perfect for those who aren't into manicures but would like to still get in on the fun. BUY IT: $28; nordstrom.com 11 of 15 Revlon 'Pure Pearl' This silvery winter white has been around for a long time, and it's no surprise. Trade in your go-to white mani for a few days. BUY IT: $7.95; walmart.com 12 of 15 OPI 'Rekyjavik Has All the Hot Spots' OPI Step outside the box of chocolates with this dusky mauve shade that's got just enough shimmer to feel occasion-worthy. BUY IT: $10.50; amazon.com 13 of 15 Sally Hansen Color Therapy 'Blushed Petal' Sally Hansen We'll never get tired of the prettiest neutral of all: rose gold. The drugstore polish looks positively charming and works on a budget. BUY IT: $5.25; amazon.com 14 of 15 Chanel 'Camelia' Nordstrom 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. BUY IT: $30; nordstrom.com 15 of 15 Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro 'Truth to Power' Nordstrom One of the best home gel polishes out there, Deborah Lippmann's smoky eggplant shade keeps things moody without being boring. BUY IT: $20; nordstrom.com Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit