Treat Yourself With These 10 Sweet and Chic Valentine’s Day Nail Designs
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while the holiday is dedicated to love, you deserve to treat yourself to something special—whether or not you have a romantic partner.
While we’ve offered up great Galentine’s gift ideas for your girlfriends and top V-Day lingerie picks for yourself or someone else, perhaps self-care is more your speed. If that’s the case, there’s no better way to indulge than by treating yourself to a mani and pedi.
Below are a few of our favorite sweet and sassy nails for Valentine’s Day that you can bring along as inspo to your nail tech. Whether you’re a fan of coffin nails or prefer short nails, many of the designs can be adapted to your personal taste. Best of all, these artsy ideas are chic and neutral enough that they’ll still set your heart ablaze long after Valentine’s Day is over.
Negative Space Heart
Red nails are classic and this negative space heart is a super fun way to feel festive without going over the top.
Nude With a Touch of Glitter
If you prefer nude nails but are willing to step out of your comfort zone, opt for a stripe of glitter across the top of each nail to spice things up. We love how celebrity nail stylist Tom Bachik achieved this almond shaped look on Jennifer Lopez.
V-Day Ombré
Ombré nails are a great way to experiment with various shades without going overboard, and we love this sweet Valentine’s Day color palette.
Classic French Tip With a Twist
This is another great option to incorporate a little bit of Valentine’s Day flair on your fingertips while sticking with a classic aesthetic.
Red and Pink Tips
Another super subtle choice, consider opting for a light pink base color and adding some pizzazz to just your fingertips with stripes of hot pink and red.
Think Black-and-White
Who says you have to adopt a bright color scheme for the occasion? Try out a classic black-and-white aesthetic with a touch of heart-shaped accents to subtly pay homage to Valentine’s Day.
Love at Your Fingertips
While this may be the most dramatic option of the bunch, it’s absolutely adorable. Alternating pink and red on each fingertip’s design adds some interest.
Bold Negative Space
While other options here use negative space on just a single nail or two, this look is a bit more adventurous. Think of it like a unique piece of artwork on each finger.
Glazed Donut
No nail list would be complete without a version of Hailey Bieber’s famous pink, pearlescent glazed donut nails. They’re pretty and classic enough to be perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Retro Vibes
When you think “lava lamp,” you may not associate the vintage home accessory with “stylish.” However, this modern take on the ’60s aesthetic will look too cute on your fingertips.