Here are some Valentine’s Day manicure ideas submitted by Instagram users! If you have photos of a manicure using Northern Nail Polish that you’d like to submit to be featured, let us know! Email: northernnailpolish@gmail.com or Instagram @northernnailpolish

Mackinac Island as a base color for nail art!

Mackinac Island (sheer)

$16.00

Mackinac Island 🌸

Embrace the timeless charm of Mackinac Island with this delicate, sheer pink polish that captures the island's natural beauty and Victorian elegance. Inspired by iconic landmarks like Arch Rock, the Grand Hotel, and the tranquil beauty of Lilac Lane, this subtle shade offers a refined, feminine look perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re strolling through history or adding a touch of elegance to your day, Mackinac Island brings the magic of this beloved destination to your fingertips.

Sheer pink polish with very slight iridescence
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Mackinac Island is home to the world’s longest porch, located at the Grand Hotel. Stretching 660 feet, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the island’s breathtaking views and timeless allure!

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Use plastic wrap or a small sponge to create texture!

Northern Nail Polish color: Wisdom

Wisdom 💜

$16.00

Wisdom 💜

Embrace the profound beauty of Wisdom, a holographic purple polish that symbolizes depth, insight, and the brilliance of learning. As light dances across your nails, the holographic effect creates a stunning array of colors, reflecting the multifaceted nature of wisdom and the importance of reflection in our lives.

Holographic purple polish
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Purple has long been associated with wisdom and royalty. In Michigan, you can find inspiration at the University of Michigan’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens, a peaceful place for learning and reflection surrounded by the beauty of nature.

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Smoosh different colors together using a stamper head

Northern Nail Polish colors Pleasant Peninsulas and Trillium

Trillium 🤍

$16.00

Trillium 🤍

Celebrate Michigan's protected wildflower with Trillium, a pure white creme nail polish that embodies the delicate beauty of the white trillium.

Key Benefits:

Solid white creme nail polish
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: The white trillium is a protected wildflower in Michigan, and is known for its three-petaled, pure white blooms that symbolize the renewal of spring. It’s commonly found in the state's woodlands, often in clusters, creating a beautiful and serene natural display!

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Water-marbling techniques, with shades of pink

Northern Nail Polish Strawberry Creme Soda

Strawberry Cream Soda 🍓🥤

$16.00

Strawberry Cream Soda 🥤🍓

Bring the sweet nostalgia of Michigan’s iconic “Red Pop” to your nails with Strawberry Cream Soda. This frosty pastel pink polish, accented with a subtle shimmer, is inspired by the beloved Faygo Red Pop—a Michigan favorite since 1907. Perfect for adding a fun, playful twist to your manicure, this shade captures the bubbly joy of a classic treat. And yes, in Michigan, we proudly call it "pop," not soda!

Frosty, shimmery pastel pink inspired by Michigan’s Faygo Red Pop
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Faygo Red Pop, a Michigan original, has been a favorite for over a century. With its iconic flavor and bright color, it’s a sweet symbol of the state’s vibrant culture!

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Sunsets on the Lake and nail art!

Sunsets on the Lake 🌅

$16.00

Sunsets on the Lake 🌅

Bring the magic of Lake Michigan’s sunsets to your nails with Sunsets on the Lake, a mesmerizing multi-chromatic polish that shifts between brilliant reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows. Inspired by the breathtaking hues of serene lakeside evenings, this sparkling shade also reveals dynamic bronze and gold tones as it catches the light. Perfect for sunset lovers and those who appreciate a touch of natural wonder, Sunsets on the Lake creates a manicure as captivating as Michigan’s famous golden hour.

Multi-chromatic polish inspired by Lake Michigan’s vivid sunsets
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Lake Michigan sunsets are renowned for their vibrant colors, thanks to the clean air and expansive water surface reflecting the sky's brilliance—making them a must-see for visitors and locals alike!

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For simpler techniques:

Apply a coat of “Pinky Promise” over different colors, such as a nude polish as shown below, or a light pink.

The easiest Valentine’s Manicure of all!

Red, Berry Pink, and Hot Pink all-in-one!

Northern Nail Polish Birmingham mood polish, changes between all of these tones of colors between warm and cold, temperature reactive moof polish!

🌡️ Birmingham (Mood Color-Changing Tri-Thermal Nail Polish!)

$16.00

Birmingham is a captivating color-changing polish that transforms with temperature variations!

In its cold state, it showcases a rich maroon red. As temperatures warm up, the polish lightens to a vibrant medium red, embodying classic elegance. At its warmest, it bursts into a bright pink, adding a playful pop to your manicure.

Celebrate the beauty of transformation with Birmingham and let your nails reflect the changing moods of the seasons!

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