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Treat Yourself With These 10 Sweet and Chic Valentine’s Day Nail Designs

Indulge in self-care and show yourself some love with a trip to the salon.

Cara O’Bleness

Valentine’s Day nail art.

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.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.