15 Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas That Go All In on Romance

Even if Valentine’s Day gives you the ick, we can all agree that an official day to acknowledge love a little extra—whether romantic, self, platonic or familial—is still worth celebrating. This year, kick things off with our favorite form of self-love: a holiday-themed manicure. Whether you’re going for playful, bold, sexy, flirtatious or sweet, Valentine’s Day manicure options are endless.

Ready to go all in on a manicure that screams “Valentine’s Day”? We’ve rounded up 15 manicure ideas you’ll want to copy this month (and beyond).

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Mismatched Mani

Love a red manicure? Who says you need to pick just one nail trend? This mismatched manicure alternates solid polish, French tips and dainty hearts—all in a classic red.

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Strawberry Glaze

Celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, the woman behind Hailey Bieber’s famous glazed donut nails, trades milky chrome for a pretty pink base dotted with playful polka dots for a truly sweet holiday manicure.

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Fire Engine Foil

A little goth with a whole lot of heat, this fiery red nail design adds instant spice to your Valentine’s Day plans.

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Matte Magenta

This fun manicure works year-round. All you need is a vibrant pink shade topped with a matte finish.

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Silky Satin

Take inspiration from a sexy slip dress and wear satin nails, an elegant manicure that emphasizes a soft chrome finish that’s neither too glossy nor too matte.

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Heart Tips

Pink chrome nails with red heart tips? Say less. To recreate this holiday look, all you need is a pale pink polish, chrome powder and red polish for the tiny hearts.

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Pucker Up

Looking for a clean-girl manicure that still shows off your Valentine’s Day spirit? This neutral set with dainty lip nail art does the trick.

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Pink Aura

What better way to channel Valentine’s Day energy than with pink aura nails? The mix of bright and pastel pinks looks like it’s glowing from within.

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Perfect Pair

You can’t go wrong with a bright, glossy red manicure, but adding picture-perfect hearts makes it even more romantic.

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Flirty French

There’s no French manicure we wouldn’t wear, but we’re especially into these baby pink tips paired with cute pink hearts.

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Red and Pink Gradient

Can’t pick just one manicure color? No problem—try five! With glossy shades of red and pink, this gradient manicure feels fun and festive.

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Minimalist Milky Pink

This minimalist manicure serves soap nails alongside a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it negative space heart.

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Heart to Heart

Sometimes less is more, and that’s certainly true with this simply sweet manicure topped with statement red hearts.

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Livin on the Edge

Looking for Valentine’s Day nails without a heart in sight? A red French manicure is tres chic.

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A Look for Lovers

Varying Valentine’s Day nail designs—hearts, bows and infinity symbols—make this maximalist manicure too cute to pass up.