30 Nail Art Ideas for Valentine's Day We're Crushing So Hard On
Love is in the air...or is that just the acetone? Whatever your feelings about Valentine’s Day, you have to admit: The mani opportunities are too cute to pass up. Here, 30 Valentine's Day nail art ideas—from sparkly tips to abstract heart designs—that go beyond just pink and red motifs (though there's plenty of that, too). Wear them now through February 14 and beyond (like during an at-home date night). Need even more nail ideas? How about one of these red nail designs to step up your mani game?
Victorian florals
For the fashionista, we'd point you towards this subtle design inspired by the late and great Alexander McQueen.
Split space nails
A subtle nod to the holiday that you can wear anytime of the year.
Stained glass nails
Behold: A design you'll never tire of looking at. Though given their intricacy, we'd suggest going with a press on nail for these.
Pearl accents
Take a cue from nail genius Cassandre Marie and wear a few pearl decals like jewelry on the base of each nail.
Candy Hearts
An homage to those cute little valentine's candies we used to give out in elementary school.
Gold French
No matter the season or occasion, you can never go wrong with a swipe of gold polish at your fingertips.
Retro roses
Anyone else feeling nostalgic for the 90s? The key to nailing this design lies in a solid set of striping brushes (and a Mariah Carey CD).
BFF Nails
As Charlotte famously said on Sex and the City, "Maybe we can be each other's soul mates. And then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with." Here, here!
Cotton candy skies
Because it's not possible to stare at a pink-tinged sky and not feel something inside.
Monochrome colorblocking
For our black polish devotees, this moody palette may strike your fancy.
Heart cutout
And if you're feeling confidence with your painting skills, you can use the same polishes to etch on heart cutouts.
Red Studs
A subtle nod to the holiday.
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Candy Heart Ombré
Think outside the (candy) box.
Animated hearts
A few well-placed pops of white polish make your red heart tips come alive.
Tiny little hearts
Prefer a cleaner look? Place the heart stickers over a crisp red base.
Lipstick nails
XOXO, our manicurist.