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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Tori Crowther

I hate novelty nails but I love a Valentine's Day mani—here are the 11 designs I'm taking inspo from

Valentine's Day nails - heart manicure holding Chanel bag.

As a beauty editor turned manicurist, if there's one thing I can get involved with, it's a themed nail trend manicure. So while I do love a Valentine's Day manicure to get in on the cutesy holiday, I don't love an overly cheesy or novelty design. I do like it to last beyond just the day and not feel too OTT. Having said that, it's the perfect excuse to go all out with pinks, reds and a whole lot of chrome pigment. 

In this list, I've included some you can try at home, once you've mastered how to paint your nails (plus where to shop for supplies), as well as others that require a professional's help; so send them to your nail tech for your next appointment. 

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