10 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas
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!
@polishedella
Mackinac Island
Capture the essence of Mackinac Island's natural beauty and rich history with this delicate sheer pink nail polish.
Finish: Sheer
Description: Mackinac Island is a subtle, sheer pink polish that embodies the timeless charm of its namesake. This elegant shade adds a feminine and refined touch to your nails without being overpowering. Inspired by the island's Victorian-era allure, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks like Arch Rock and the Grand Hotel, this polish allows you to carry a piece of Mackinac's magic wherever you go. The sheer formula provides a natural, understated look that's perfect for both casual outings and formal events.
Key Benefits:
10-free formula, excluding harmful chemicals for a safer manicure experience
100% vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with eco-conscious values
Chip-resistant and long-lasting
Non-staining formula that cares for your nails
Handmade with love in Traverse City, Michigan
Application Tips: For a delicate Mackinac Island effect, apply 1-3 thin coats, allowing each layer to dry completely. The sheer formula builds beautifully, allowing you to control the intensity of the color. Seal with our 30 Second Quick Drying Top Coat for extended wear and vibrancy.
Perfect For:
Those who prefer a subtle, natural touch of color
Fans of Mackinac Island and its rich history
Adding a touch of elegance to any outfit
Professional settings or special occasions requiring a refined look
Read our blog posts about this charming island:
Use plastic wrap or a small sponge to create texture!
Northern Nail Polish color: Wisdom
@funkifiednails
Wisdom 💜
Embrace the power of wisdom with our enchanting holographic purple polish.
Finish: Holographic
Description: Wisdom is a captivating holographic purple polish. As light plays across your nails, the holographic effect creates a stunning display of colors, reminding you of the multifaceted nature of wisdom and its importance in our daily lives.
Key Benefits:
10-free formula, excluding harmful chemicals for a safer manicure experience
100% vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with eco-conscious values
Chip-resistant and long-lasting
Non-staining formula that cares for your nails
Handmade with love in Traverse City, Michigan
Application Tips: For the full Wisdom effect, apply 2-3 thin coats, allowing each layer to dry completely. Seal with our 30 Second Quick Drying Top Coat for extended wear and to enhance the holographic shine.
Perfect For:
Those who appreciate the deeper meaning behind nail colors
Fans of holographic and purple nail polishes
Adding a touch of spiritual significance to your manicure
Smoosh different colors together using a stamper head
Northern Nail Polish colors Pleasant Peninsulas and Trillium
@fortheloveofcremes
Trillium is a pure white creme nail polish inspired by Michigan’s state wildflower, the beautiful white trillium. This elegant shade captures the delicate beauty and simplicity of this iconic flower, bringing a touch of nature's grace to your nails.
With its smooth application and flawless finish, Trillium offers full coverage in just one or two coats, making it perfect for any occasion. Embrace the charm of Michigan's wildflowers and let your nails bloom with this lovely white polish.
Water-marbling techniques, with shades of pink
Northern Nail Polish Strawberry Creme Soda
@apolishedcolleen
Strawberry Cream Soda 🥤🍓
This shade brings the sweet and refreshing feel of Michigan’s Red Pop to your nails, offering a fun and nostalgic twist on a classic pink.
Finish: Frosty, shimmery
Description: Inspired by the beloved Michigan flavor, Red Pop, Strawberry Cream Soda captures the essence of this iconic pop in a frosty pastel pink polish with a subtle shimmer. It is inspired by the iconic Faygo Red Pop, a Michigan favorite since 1907. And yes, in Michigan, we call it pop, not soda!
Key Benefits:
10-free formula, excluding harmful chemicals for a safer manicure experience
100% vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with eco-conscious values
Chip-resistant and long-lasting
Non-staining formula that cares for your nails
Handmade with love in Traverse City, Michigan
Application Tips: For the full Red Pop effect, apply 2-3 thin coats, allowing each layer to dry completely. Seal with our 30 Second Quick Drying Top Coat for extended wear and added brilliance.
Perfect For:
Michigan natives and pop culture enthusiasts
Those who love a pastel, shimmery pink nail color
Adding a touch of Michigan nostalgia to your look
Sunsets on the Lake and nail art!
@funkifiednails
@funkifiednails
Sunsets on the Lake 🌅
Capture the breathtaking beauty of Lake Michigan's sunsets on your fingertips.
Finish: Multi-chromatic, sparkling
Description: Sunsets on the Lake is a stunning multi-chromatic polish that brings the magic of a Lake Michigan sunset to your nails. This captivating shade shifts between brilliant hues of reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows, mirroring the spectacular colors that paint the sky during a serene lakeside evening. As your nails catch the light, the polish reveals dynamic shades of bronze and gold, adding depth and dimension to your manicure that's sure to mesmerize in both natural and artificial light.
Key Benefits:
10-free formula, excluding harmful chemicals for a safer manicure experience
100% vegan and cruelty-free, aligning with eco-conscious values
Chip-resistant and long-lasting
Non-staining formula that cares for your nails
Handmade with love in Traverse City, Michigan
Application Tips: For the full Sunsets on the Lake effect, apply 2-3 thin coats, allowing each layer to dry completely. The multi-chromatic formula builds beautifully, allowing you to control the intensity of the color-shifting effect. Seal with our 30 Second Quick Drying Top Coat for extended wear and to enhance the dynamic shift.
Perfect For:
Lake Michigan enthusiasts and sunset lovers
Those who appreciate unique, color-changing nail polishes
Adding a touch of natural wonder to your look
Making a statement with a manicure that shifts colors at different angles
For simpler techniques:
Apply a coat of “Pinky Promise” over different colors, such as a nude polish as shown below, or a light pink.
@gotnail
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!
@mrswhite8907
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!
Nail art stamping
Northern Nail Polish Hand As Your Map and Motor City
@nailsoflizmo
Nail art gradient technique using a make up sponge
Using Northern Nail Polish Hand As Your Map and acrylic paints freehand roses
@nailsoflizmo
Bonus simple one and two coat manicures to browse :)
One coat of Northern Nail Polish Tulip Festival
@northernnailpolish
Northern Nail Polish Dwarf Lake Iris
@10identical
One coat of “It’s Pop, Not Soda”
@northernnailpolish
Traverse City
@northernnailpolish
One coat of Cherry Festival
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Butterfly Dance by Northern Nail Polish
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