20 Cute and Easy Valentine's Day Nails You'll Totally Love (2024)

If you’re looking for some nail art inspiration for Valentine’s Day, then look no further!

If you’re going out on the town feeling flirty or you’re cool and collected practising self-love, we’ve got you covered. These nail designs can be created by yourself at home or with your favourite nail technician – bottom line is, you’ll totally love them because they are all too cute to miss!

Dainty Love Hearts

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Let’s start off with a timeless favourite! Dainty red hearts are such a clean and simple nail art design which is a gentle nod to Valentine’s day, but let’s face it, this would work all year round. Play with the placement of the hearts to add a whimsical touch!

Mix and Matched

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If dainty is not your thing, go all out with this mix and match design. Every nail uses a different design but keeps the same colour palette for a cohesive look! How cute are these designs?

Written in the Cards

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For a dreamy and quirky look, use a nude base and add your details on top! Romantic, whimsical and flirty? This design ticks all of the boxes!

Double the Love

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These double-dipped abstract hearts are so adorable! Use 2-3 tones of colour (it doesn’t have to be pinks and reds!) and paint on two scalloped edges to create the look of a heart.

Checkmate

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These simple mix and match nails look so animated! We love the Comme des Garçons-inspired hearts and the pink checkerboard combination – the perfect pop of colour!

Chocolate Lover

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Buck the norm and choose a chocolatey colour palette of a neutral brown and soft pink. For an extra twinkle in the design, add some sparkles alongside your hearts!

Hearts and Ribbons

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Ribbons and bows have been all the rage recently and this is no different! Go girly and romantic with this alternating ombre design of ribbons, hearts and sparkles. If you’re feeling extra celebratory, then add some mini nail gems for the wow factor!

L-O-V-E You

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Pink and hearts is not for everybody so let’s try a graphic design with this ‘LOVE’ typography! The overlapping letters and modern colour combination makes this design look so cool and abstract.

Chrome Is Coming

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For all of you who are too cool for Valentine’s day – this one’s for you. Colour changes the whole mood when it comes to nail art so go futuristic and fierce with this icy silver design.

Colour Swap

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French tips, but elevated and playful. Who said Valentine’s day nails are only pinks and reds? Go for any colour and all of the colours you like! This vibrant and colourful design screams fun and whimsical!

Love Hearts

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These pastel Love Hearts are so simple and impressive to look at and, even better, can be customised with some witty sayings. It’s your chance to be cheeky or romantic all the while having adorable nails!

Pastel Hearts

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Pastel nails are always a winner on Valentine’s day – not only do they look dreamy but they’re the best excuse to use multiple colours without looking too overwhelming! We’re loving the pastel French tips with the heart overload on one accent nail.

Monochrome

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Let’s take a moment for the monochrome. This black and white design is an elevated but subtle nod to the month of love and a twist on the classic French tips!

Happy Heart

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We’re loving the retro vibe of these happy heart designs! The combination of groovy waves, cherry hearts, smiley hearts and a chequerboard pattern? I’m in!

Love You A Latte

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Coffee lovers and Valentine’s day lovers unite! This coffee-coloured nail art is a gorgeous twist on the classic nail designs giving you the same warm fuzzy feeling of a hot fluffy latte on a cold day.

A Metallic Moment

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The contrast between this milky white base and the striking metallic details on this nail art is so impressive. This is for those of you who are deep in the cool-girl aesthetic!

Hugs And Kisses

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If the heart-overload isn’t up your street, why not try these patterned nails full of playful designs? The trick is to alternate both bold and simple designs like these cute cherries paired with the ‘XO’!

Dreaming of Blue

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Dreamy, romantic and colourful. What more could we want? We love that these hearts blend seamlessly with the fluffy blue clouds – dreaming of this nail design!

Lilac Lovers

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These nails have got us in a spin with the retro swirls and lilac hearts! The combination of a graphic design on a nude base strikes the perfect balance for Valentine’s day nails!

Check You Out

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Saving the best until last? These bold chequered accent nails with mini hearts paired with distinctive red French tips is the combination of everything we could want and more!

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FAQs

What color nails for Valentine's Day? ›

Common Valentine Nail Colors

Classic reds and soft pinks are Valentine's Day essentials that exude romantic charm. Luckily, we offer a variety of Valentine's Day nail colors to assist you in crafting the ideal look for this love-filled celebration.

How do you draw a love heart on your nails? ›

Dip the toothpick into the polish and make a dot on your left ring finger. Make a second dot next to the first dot. Use the toothpick to drag one of the dots down, creating a 45 degree angle. Drag the other dot down to meet the first dot, creating the heart.

What colour is February nails? ›

When picking nail colors for February, you likely imagine shades of pink and red à la Valentine's Day. While those colors will always be in style for the month of love, we're here (with the help of two nail artists!) to remind you that there are many other hues to polish your digits.

What are the three main colors for Valentine's Day? ›

Pop into any flower shop or even a festive hotel or restaurant and there's no arguing that red, white, and pink are the official colors of Valentine's Day. As a holiday centered around love and romance, it's no surprise that these bold colors with their rich pasts are associated with the celebration.

What is the love color for Valentine's Day? ›

Pink and Red are the most commonly worn colours on Valentine's Day. These also happen to be one of the best colour combinations for a statement outfit. Red signifies love and pink means gentleness. However, if you like both colours, you can opt for them both.

What is a cute nail shape for short fingers? ›

If you have short palms and short fingers, it's best to opt for rounded oval and almond shapes. For longer palms and fingers, consider dramatic stiletto or coffin (or ballerina) shaped styles. Almond shaped nails tend to suit everyone.

How can I make my nails prettiest? ›

  1. Don't cut or manipulate cuticles. ...
  2. Use nail hardeners sparingly -- or not at all. ...
  3. Moisturize the nail bed and the cuticle. ...
  4. Take biotin supplements. ...
  5. Limit professional manicures. ...
  6. Avoid acetone-based polish removers. ...
  7. Avoid rough emery boards. ...
  8. Don't overdo hand washing and limit contact with cleaning chemicals.
Dec 16, 2006

What are kawaii nails? ›

“Kawaii,” which literally translates into “cute” in Japanese refers to a whole genre of nail art focused on cartoonish characters, gaudy embellishments, and the color pink.

How do you make impress nails look real? ›

How to make press on nails look real
  1. Choose the right size. This is probably the most important step in making your press on nails look real. ...
  2. Pick a shape that flatters your hands. ...
  3. Go for natural color. ...
  4. Make sure the adhesive is good quality.
Oct 13, 2022

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