But we refuse to let the February slog get us down.

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The extra creamy finish looks comfy and cozy.

a square-shaped thumb nail in a blue-purple shifty polish

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you’ve got the option to never go wrong with a metallic gold.

It makes for a stunning mani moment perfect for the slushy gray snow of February.

Dark Love

Valentine’s Day-themed manis don’t have to be pink or red.

Warm gray manicure on medium-length, square nails.

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This black-and-white design feels perfectly festive without going too over the top.

Rich Zebra

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February can be a drab month.

Why not spice it up with a seriously fun mani?

French manicure with gold tips on short square nails.

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Thiszebra-printed French is perfectly accented with a bright red outline.

This gorgeous cherry cola is perfect for the dead of winter.

‘Till the Cows Come Home

As far as we’re concerned, animal prints are neutrals.

Sparkly midnight blue manicure on short square nails.

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There’s something extra chic about thiscow-print manithe fur looks so realistic thanks to its slightly blurry edges.

Party Nails

Spice up your usualdark winter nailswith some much-needed sparkle and shine.

Green Marble

We love the intricate details in thismarbledjade mani.

Blue-gray manicure on medium-length square nails.

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The touch of gold really brings the look to life.

It’s ridiculously chic every time.

Mermaid Blue

A multi-chrome manicure is the perfect way to draw eyesand keep them on you.

Green velvet manicure on medium-length square nails.

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In this case, the polish transforms from deep teal to purple depending on how the light hits it.

It’ll be a nice reminder to shine bright and keep things light during the dreariest February days.

Barely-There Nude

A perfectly milky barely-therenude manicurewill always reign supreme.

Black manicure with tiny white hearts on square nails.

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We don’t make the rules; it’s simply eternally chic.

Dark Marbled

Utilize darker winter tones to create nail art that really stands out.

In this case, a dreamy marbled effect looks even cooler against a navy blue base.

French manicure with zebra-printed tips and a red outline on square nails.

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The nude base perfectly balances out the bolder tips.

Sparkling Neutral Green

Once again, our favorite wintertime nail combination never fails.

And this gray-green shade is particularly chicwe’d love a matching sweater.

Cherry cola-colored manicure on medium-length, square nails.

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It’s a nice reminder that lighter, brighter days are just around the corner.

Mismatched 3D

February is weird!

Everyone starts to go a little stir-crazy.

Cow printed manicure on square nails.

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Why not lean into the madness with a fun, odd-ball manicure like thismismatchedmoment?

We love the seemingly random 3D elements.

Black manicure with sparkles on top on square nails.

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Green marble manicure on square nails.

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Glossy chartreuse manicure on long square nails.

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Sparkly mermaid blue manicure on long square nails.

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Medium-length square nails with gems and starbursts.

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Neutral-colored manicure on short, square nails.

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Marbled effect manicure on long square nails.

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Purple aura manicure on medium-length nails.

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French manicure with orange and brown snakeskin tips.

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Sparkly neutral green manicure on medium-length square nails.

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Shimmering milky sheer manicure with silver floral decals on the middle fingers on medium-length square nails.

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Mix and match 3D short square nails.

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