Are you looking for adorable Valentine’s Day nails that you can do yourself? If so, you’ll adore these gorgeous Valentine’s nail ideas!
Valentine’s Day is the day of love, and what better way to prepare for this special day than by treating yourself to some pampering? Whether you’re happily coupled up, or you’re rocking the single life, Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, friendship and all the sweet, romantic things in life.
To really embrace the Valentine’s vibe, you can experiment with some creative Valentine’s Day nail art ideas. Forget the plain, boring red nail polish and have fun with different nail art designs with hearts, x’s and o’s, glitter, and more!
Below are some of our favorite Valentine’s Day inspired nail ideas with lovely pink, red, and beige base colors among others, to match any Valentine’s Day outfit and occasion!
The Best Valentine’s Day Nails
1. Love Hearts & French Tips
Pink French tip nails with hearts for Valentine's Day. Opt for a classic, cute look this Valentine’s Day with this love hearts and French tips manicure! Three nails are coated with a glossy, neutral base and then topped with French tips in various pink and red shades, while the ring finger is adorned with hearts, and the little finger is painted in pale pink.
2. Pink, White & Gold
Neutral Valentine's Day nails with gold glitter and white hearts. We adore the combination of designs within this pink, white, and gold manicure. The index and ring fingers have a matte pink base and are embellished with white and gold glitter hearts, stripes, and polka dots. Then the middle finger is coated with glossy pink polish and the little finger is covered in gold glitter for a glam finish.
3. Black Hearts
Cute black French tip nails with hearts for Valentine's Day. If you are looking for something a little edgier for this Valentine’s Day, this black heart design is perfect for you! Each nail has a neutral base and is decorated with black French tips and a small black love heart at the base of the nail.
4. Pink Glitter
Pink Valentine's Day nails with hearts and glitter.
Add pink glitter details to your feminine pink manicure for a Valentine’s Day touch. Start with a glossy light pink base and then add pink glitter love hearts for a sparkling touch; for the accent nail, coat the nail in this same pink glitter for a stunning finish.
5. Pink & Red
Pink and red Valentine's Day nails with hearts.
This pink and red manicure is just irresistible! All the nails start with a glittery pink base that really shines in the light, then are embellished with pink and red hearts in different sizes on each nail for a unique look – just amazing!
6. Neutral Tones
Neutral Valentine's Day nails with white and black hearts.
This nail design is perfect for you if you like black and white tones on your nails. Begin with a glossy nude base and decorate each nail with small love hearts at the tip in black, white, and bronze polish to add a little extra sparkle to the manicure.
7. Minimalist Sparkles
Long beige nails with small hearts.
Keep it simple with this beautiful, minimalist manicure. These nails start with a glossy pale pink-beige base for a neutral start and then add little pink glitter hearts to the base of the nail for a Valentine’s Day touch.
8. Mini Love Hearts
The love hearts look like they are drifting away on these glossy pink nails, creating a stunning Valentine’s Day manicure. This nail design is perfect for both long and short nails, just start with a sheer pink base and then adorn the middle and ring finger with red glitter love hearts, floating up the nail.
9. Pink Swirls
Pink Valentine's Day nails with swirls.
Choose a more subtle Valentine’s Day look, with this pink swirly design. This manicure includes three glossy pink nails, in three different shades, while the middle and ring fingers are embellished with curves of pink and ivory polish to make the nails look like candies!
10. Classic White
White French tip nails with hearts in almond shape.
This pink and white manicure looks gorgeous and is ideal if you want a nail design that is simple and chic. The nails have a glossy, neutral base and are topped with a classy French tip, except for the ring finger which is adorned with white love hearts.
11. Love Hearts Candy
Cute love hearts nails.
Go for a super sweet design this Valentine’s Day with this Love Hearts Candy manicure! The neutral base of each nail is topped with a pastel-colored love heart tip, with a different message on each nail, just like the Love Hearts candy. The pastel tones give a splash of colour while the red messages add an eye-catching touch!
12. Waves & Hearts
White and brown swirl nails wit hearts.
The neutral tones and subtle design mean this manicure is ideal for any time in February. The sheer white nails are embellished with white and cinnamon brown waves and swirls and little white love hearts to add a Valentine’s Day touch.
13. Blue & White French Tips
White and royal blue French tip nails with hearts.
We love this blue and white manicure, which is such a fun alternative to the classic pink and red color palette. The nails start with a glossy nude base and then are decorated with either a white or royal blue French tip and a love heart in the opposite color in the center of the French tip, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
14. Metallic Red
Clear base nails with red hearts.
These metallic nails are just gorgeous and add just a little shimmer and sparkle to your hands! The nails have a glossy neutral base and are topped with tiny white polka dots and metallic red hearts in different sizes on each nail – so pretty!
15. Pink Lips
Cute red and pink Valentine's Day nails with kisses.
This pink lips design is so much fun and exactly what you need for Valentine’s Day this year! The lips feature different pink and red tones for an eye-catching look and really stand out against the matte nude base of the nails – super cute!
16. Ditsy Red Hearts
Milky white nails with red hearts.
If you are looking for a pretty Valentine’s Day manicure, then this ditsy red hearts nail design is just perfect for you! The nails have a glossy white base, then are adorned with lots of tiny red hearts that look just adorable on the nails.
17. Pink Hearts & French Tips
Pink French tip nails with hearts.
This nail design has a classic and elegant look, just what you need for the month of February. The neutral base is topped with French tips in a pale pink shade and a rose pink shade, and then each French tip features a love heart in the middle in the opposite color to create a beautiful design.
18. Hearts & Spots
Red Valentine's Day nails.
Add some pretty nail art designs to your chic red nails this Valentine’s Day. Three nails are coated with a glossy red polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a nude base and are adorned with two different love hearts and spot designs that look stunning and add a unique touch to the manicure.
19. Black & Red
Red and black Valentine's Day nails with crystals.
How can you say no to this stunning black and red nail design?! We love that each hand is coated with a different color polish – so striking! Then the ring finger on each hand is adorned with a rhinestone love heart to add a Valentine’s Day touch and a glam finish!
20. Pops Of Color
Simple gold chrome Valentine's Day nails with hearts.
Don’t be shy of playing with color for your Valentine’s Day manicure. These nails start with a sheer pink base, then are embellished with glittery hearts in a variety of different colors, while the nails are topped with a gleaming gold little finger – just stunning!
21. Pale Pink & Baby Blue
Pale blue Valentine's Day nails with hearts.
Pastel colors are always a wonderful choice for your Valentine’s manicure, just like this pale pink and baby blue nail design. Three nails are coated with a baby blue polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a pale pink base and are adorned with baby blue hearts and little rhinestone hearts to give a glamorous finish to this manicure.
22. Asymmetric Pink & Red
Red and pink abstract Valentine's nails.
Play around with the classic French tip design with this asymmetric nail design. All the nails begin with a glossy nude base, then four nails are adorned with asymmetric strokes of red and pink polish at the base and tip of the nail, while the ring finger features love hearts for a super cute look.
23. Glittery Tips
Simple heart nails with silver glitter tips.
Glitter is a must for Valentine’s Day, which is why we love these glittery nails. The silvery iridescent glitter sparkles at the tip of the nail and then fades out into the glossy nude color as you reach the base of the nail. Fuchsia love hearts decorate the glittery tip of these nails.
24. Black, Red & Silver
Black French tip nails with tiny red hearts.
Go for a sleek and sophisticated look with this black, red, and silver manicure. Each matte nude nail is adorned with a black diagonal stroke of polish and then adorned with a touch of silver glitter for a glam look. The index and ring fingers then feature little red hearts at the tip.
25. A Trio Of Hearts
Red Valentine's Day nails with French tips.
Keep it chic and elegant with a trio of love hearts nail design. This manicure starts with a glossy, pale pink base and then four of the nails are adorned with red French tips, while the ring finger is adorned with a rose gold stripe down the middle and three red hearts.
26. Glitter Heart Tips
Light pink nails with white hearts for Valentine's Day.
If you love a nude or neutral manicure, then this nail design is the perfect Valentine’s Day look for you! The glossy nude nails fade into a rose pink shade at the end of the nail, which is embellished with glitter to add a little extra sparkle and white love hearts – so cute!
27. Iridescent Pink
We love this bright, eye-catching pink manicure that is exactly what you need for the Valentine’s season! These nails are coated with a bubblegum pink polish and then topped with a fuchsia pink French tip. The iridescent top coat adds an extra shimmer and sparkle to this manicure.
28. Pink & Black
Pink glitter French tip nails with black hearts.
Add a darker touch to a classic pink Valentine’s Day manicure with some black hearts. These nails start with a glossy nude base which then fades into shimmering glitter at the tip of the nail. The design is topped with black tiny polka dots and love hearts decorating the nails.
29. Taupe Shades
Matte neutral nails with hearts for Valentine's Day.
Go for a neutral look with these taupe nails. This manicure includes a mix of finishes and design for a striking and unique look. The index and little fingers are coated with a lighter and a darker taupe shade, topped with a glossy top coat, while the middle and ring fingers have a matte taupe base and are adorned with a dark love heart, framed with gold.
30. Red Lipstick
Neutral nails with red lips.
This red lipstick print manicure is just so cute and irresistible too! The glossy ivory base of each nail is adorned with a red lips print at the base or tip of the nail to add a fun Valentine’s Day touch.
31. Crimson Red
Dark red nails with a tiny heart.
This rich crimson red shade is just gorgeous and perfect for Valentine’s Day. All of the nails are adorned with a glossy crimson red polish, except for the ring finger, which has a nude base and features a red French tip and a love heart at the base of the nail – just beautiful!
32. A Touch Of Gold
Red French tips nails with gold glitter.
Add a touch of gold to your Valentine’s manicure for a glam look. There is a range of designs within this manicure, including French tips framed with gold glitter, hearts falling down the side of the nail, and a little finger coated entirely in gold glitter for an opulent finish.
33. White Shimmer
White Valentine's Day nails with French tips and hearts.
Keep it simple with shimmering white nail art! Each nail has been coated with a shimmery white glitter to add extra sparkle to your look, and then three fingers are topped with a white French tip, while the middle and ring fingers are adorned with white love hearts.
34. Pink Ombre
Pink ombre nails with hearts for Valentine's Day.
We love an ombre design and this love heart embellished one is ideal for the Valentine’s season. The base fades from nude to Barbie pink, then the nails are adorned with red and white hearts and little polka dots to add extra detail to this stunning manicure.
35. Retro Valentine’s
Abstract red Valentine's Day nails with swirls.
These Valentine’s Day nails have a 60s retro look with wave designs and layered hearts. Each nail has a glossy nude base and is adorned with waves or a French tip in stripes of red, pink, and white, except for the ring finger which features a love heart with a red love heart in the center, framed by a stripe of pink and a stripe of white – so striking!
36. A String Of Hearts
Simple white French tip nails with red hearts.
This is another love heart design that we just adore! Four of the nails have a glossy pale pink base and are adorned with a white French tip and a little red heart. The ring finger is the accent nail, with a matte pink base and topped with a gold string of red hearts – so pretty!
37. Sage Green
Short sage green heart nails.
If you don’t want to go for the classic pink Valentine’s Day manicure, why not switch it up with earthy sage green nails? Each nail features a different design, including a trio of green hearts, a white French tip adorned with a green heart, hearts with cute little eyes, and a middle finger with a textured heart design.
38. Chocolate Brown & Pale Pink
Chocolate brown nails with pink hearts.
We love the rich chocolate brown and pale pink color palette in this stunning nail design. The brown base is adorned with pink hearts on the index and ring fingers, while the thumb, middle, and little fingers are adorned with white sparkles.
39. Rose Gold Glitter
Pink Valentine nails
Go for a more understated look with this pale pink and rose gold nail design. All the nails are coated with a glossy pale pink polish, except for the little finger which is covered in rose gold glitter, adding extra sparkle to this chic manicure. The ring finger features a little glitter heart for an added Valentine’s touch.
40. Heart French Tips
Cute Valentine's day nails with heart nail art
This simple and sleek manicure has a minimalist aesthetic and is exactly what you need for the Valentine’s season. You need to shape your nails into a stiletto or almond shape to give your heart that pointed tip, and then coat your nails with a neutral polish and add a red love heart to the tip.
41. Speckled Pink
Chic clear base nails with tiny black hearts.
These pink-speckled nails are so pretty and exactly what you need for Valentine’s Day this year. The pale pink polish is speckled with silver glitter to add a little extra sparkle to the manicure, then the design is topped with black love hearts.
42. Clashing Fuchsia & Red
Red and pink French tip nails with hearts.
Go for an eye-catching look with this clashing fuchsia and red design. These nails start with a glossy nude base and are adorned with either a red or fuchsia French tip, with a love heart in the center in the opposite color. This striking manicure is just irresistible!
43. Rhinestone Hearts
Milky white nails with hearts.
Opt for a more minimalist, neutral look with this white Valentine’s manicure. The nails are coated with a glossy white polish, then the ring finger is adorned with a rhinestone love heart which adds a touch of opulence to this simple nail design.
44. X’s & O’s
White, red and black Valentines nails with xoxo
We love the mix of designs within this Valentine’s Day manicure. The index finger has a glossy red base, while the little finger is coated with black polish, then for a contrasting look, the middle and ring finger have a white base and are adorned with red lips and an X’s and O’s design – so unique and distinctive.
45. Subtle Valentine’s Touch
Cute Valentine's day nails with heart nail art
You don’t have to go all out for your Valentine’s Day manicure, just add a little Valentine’s touch to your neutral nails. Each nail is coated with a glossy nude base and then adorned with a little red heart at the base of the nail.
46. Pink & Coral
Pink and peach Valentine's Day nails.
Go for a bright and vibrant look with this pink and coral nail design. The thumb and index finger are coated with bubblegum pink polish, while the little finger is coated with coral polish. The middle and ring fingers have a glossy natural base and are adorned with hearts and polka dots in the same pink and coral shades – just beautiful!
47. Black & Red Tips
Milky white Valentine's Day nails with tiny hearts.
This black and red nail design has a gorgeous, dainty look, adding a little touch of Valentine’s to your neutral manicure. The nails are coated with a few coats of sheer white polish, then the middle and ring finger are adorned with thin, swooping black lines and red love hearts.
48. Metallic Hearts
Metallic heart nails.
Add a little extra glam to your look this Valentine’s Day with this metallic hearts design. Each nail has a nude base which really allows the gleaming gold, purple, and pink metallic hearts to pop, creating a striking manicure.
49. Red & Pink Glitter Swirls
Cute pink and red swirl nails with hearts.
We love a sparkling manicure for Valentine’s Day, just like this swirly design. Each nail has a pale pink base, but the index and middle fingers are adorned with a polka dot and love heart design, while the thumb, ring, and little fingers feature an intricate swirly design, with swoops and waves of red and pink glitter, and white polish!
50. Black Details
Neutral chrome nails with black hearts.
The black polka dots and love hearts that adorn this manicure really stand out against the gorgeous iridescent pink base to create a stunning nail design. We love any manicure that includes an iridescent polish, like this pink shade that glows in gold tones, and then is adorned with black details.
Which of these beautiful Valentine’s Day nails was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!