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Home · Beauty

7 Cool Engagement Nail Designs To Try

These manicures are perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond.
7 Cool Engagement Nail Designs To Try
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And for some women, the holiday can be life-changing. 

According to The Marriage Proposal Survey, February 14 is the most romantic day of the year to propose. The occasion trumps Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and even the first-day couples met. 

If you aren’t a fan of surprises, then consider this your fair warning: Your lover may get down on one knee this Valentine’s Day, so make sure your nails are photo-ready. 

There’s nothing worse than making the big announcement with a photo of your ring, that reveals grown out cuticles and nicked nail polish. 

Keep the moment magical with these dreamy nail designs. 

Quarter Moon French

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The swoop French has been making its way around the interwebs as the newest trend. How do we feel about it? I’m digging it. I think it’s perfect for the office, a wedding, and anything in between. This look also works on longer nails but I’m really loving how it looks on my shorties.

A post shared by Nail Artist In L.A. | Mimi D (@nailsbymimi) on Oct 14, 2019 at 3:44pm PDT

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Holographic Art

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Today’s Peices for my lovely ladies 😘. #nailsarelife💅 #PhillyNailPro #livebynails #nailart #phillynails #nailporn #nailsoftheday

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Crystal Glass

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“Transparency breeds legitimacy.” 💯💣❤️ #huongkong #nailedit #nailitdaily #instanails #npa #nailart #nails2inspire  #nails #nailsoftheday #nailart #nailartaddict #nailpromote #voguethreads #showmethemani #nailartclip #nailprodigy #nailsartcentral #aussienails #nailstagram #nailporn #nailgasm #nailswag #lovenails #nailartwow #prettynails #nailspromote #nailsofinstagram #instanails #naildesign #nailprodigy #nailsonfleek #NOTD #pittsburghnails

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Go Glitter

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Birthday nails 💅🏼 Hidden pleasure & perfect nude @valentinobeautypure

A post shared by @ nailsbymarissaa on Sep 25, 2019 at 7:58pm PDT

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Festive French

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#nails #dallasnails #frenchnails #pinkandwhitenails #blingnails #swarovskinails #coffinnails #dfwnails #blackgirlsdonails

A post shared by tianna. 😈 (@tiannadoesnails) on Oct 13, 2019 at 7:46am PDT

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Magical Marble

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