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Go Beyond Red, Pink and Heart-Themed Manis This February With Amethyst Nails

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Traditionally, pink or red heart-themed manicures reign supreme in February—thanks to Valentine’s Day, of course. And while we love classic red or pretty pink polish color or dainty nail art any time of the year, a decidedly untraditional (but still attention-grabbing!) manicure idea to consider this February is the month’s richly-hued birthstone, amethyst.

Amethyst is a decadent purple gem that ranges in hue from lilac and grape to plum and eggplant. According to the Geological Institute of America (GIA), early Greek mythology associated the gem with Bacchus, the god of wine, while others had a more practical idea of its influence; Renaissance Europeans thought it “calmed lovers overrun by passion.” It also had royal approval—Catherine the Great reportedly had a major penchant for the gem. Maybe that was because lore claimed it had “mystical powers” and would convey “strength and wit to those who wore it.”

To help inspire your anything-but-pink February manicure, we compiled nine fitting amethyst nail looks, plus nine polishes that you can grab to create a rich and royal look at home.

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“Plum Drop Nails”

Celebrity nail artist Betina R. Goldstein created this pretty purple manicure for Margot Robbie using CHANEL Les Vernis in Oiseau De Nuit ($32).

woman's hands wearing a dark purple nail polish
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Purple-y Pink

To emphasize the warmer shades of amethyst, nail artist Mateja Novakovic used Bio Sculpture Gel Lab in Royal Turban ($13).

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Purple Chrome

Want to get in on the hottest nail trend of the moment? Make your manicure chrome. Here, celebrity nail artist Iram Shelton uses OPI’s Complimentary Wine ($12) with a chrome nail powder to create a unique purple-glazed look.

hand with purple chrome manicure
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Purple Marble

Shelton is also behind this stunning amethyst-hued mani with OPI’s Eco-manicac ($13) and Right As Rain ($13) from The Nature Strong collection. To see exactly how she created the look, click here.

purple ombre manicre
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Pure Purple

In what may be a nod to amethyst’s “mystical” powers, this rich hue from Manucurist is called Mystic.

purple nails
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Serious Sparkle

To recreate this occasion-worthy manicure, all you need is OPI’s Let’s Rejoicify ($12) from the brand’s Wicked collection.

red-purple nail polish on finger
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Iridescent Magic

Nail artist Alexandra Teleki created this captivating pink and purple “thermochrome manicure” using a color-changing gel polish and this this pearl chrome powder. To see the transformation, click here.

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Purple Ombré

Shelton stacked OPI’s Aquarius Renegade ($12), Feelin’ Libra-ted ($12) and Gemini and I ($12) to create this silver-to-purple ombré manicure that looks effortlessly regal.

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Abstract Amethyst

Leaning into the lilac facets of the gemstone, Shelton creates a simple but striking abstract nail design with Ella + Mila’s Mauve Over ($11).

purple abstract nail art design
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More Amethyst-Inspired Polishes

LONDONTOWN lakur in Portobello Plum
LONDONTOWN lakur Portobello Plum

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ORLY Plum Noir
ORLY Nail Lacquer Plum Noir

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Essie nail polish in Leather Weather
Essie Nail Lacquer Leather Weather

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Cirque Colors in Royal Jelly
Cirque Colors Royal Jelly

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Dazzle Dry Tropical Twilight

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londontown lakur amethyst on ice
LONDONTOWN lakur Amethyst on Ice

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OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Lacquer in My Own Bestie

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Essie expressie Quick Dry Nail Lacquer in IRL

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Manucurist Green Natural Nail Polish in Mystic

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