15 Valentine’s Day Nail Designs: DIY Options

Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays when it comes to creating fun nail designs. Everything from the holiday’s bright colors to adorable designs and hints of sparkle instantly get us into the love-day spirit. Plus, Valentine’s Day nails add flirty flair to our whole look. And with so many designs from classic hearts to colorful French manicures to choose from, there’s a design suited for everyone. Keep scrolling to see the Valentine’s Day nails that you can easily create at home or use as inspiration for your next nail salon visit.

The best colors for Valentine’s Day nails

The love-filled holiday is a great time to deck yourself out in pink and red, including your nails! There are dozens of shades of each, from bright to crimson red and pale to hot pink. However, classic pink and red aren’t your only options when it comes to Valentine’s Day colors. “I absolutely adore the nail colors that are commonly associated with this holiday, ranging from classic pinks and reds to more unconventional choices like black and various pastels,” says Rianna Basurto, director of marketing and brand development at Bellacures. “Embrace the hues that resonate with you and make your Valentine’s Day nails a true reflection of your individuality!”

15 Valentine’s Day nails designs

Keep scrolling to see the simple designs that are sure to pretty up your fingers.

1. Tic-tac-toe + hearts

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Tic, tac, so-cute! Put a twist on the classic game and XO nail design with this Valentine’s Day manicure. The red pops against the milky, whiteish-pink base.

2. Valentine’s Day nails: Romantic sparkle

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One of the easiest ways to add some contrast to your nails is painting one nail in a glittery version of mani’s main color. Here, for example, the pinky nail is painted a sparkly red, which stands out against the solid red hue of the other nails. And for a Valentine’s Day twist, add a sparkly red heart on the ring fingernail.

3. Classic red heart accents

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No matter your nail length, these adorable, little red hearts add feminine flair to nails. You can easily recreate these hearts yourself with a heart nail stencil or nail stamp.

4. Valentine’s Day nails: Heart-kissed French tips

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This Valentines Day spin on the classic French manicure design from Bellacures requires very little tools! And since the tips are half hearts, which means they’re curvy and thick, you don’t need to be super precise. Little mess-ups are easy to hide with a design like this.

5. Rhinestones and hearts Valentine’s Day nails

A neutral base with pink and red hearts of different sizes mixed with polka dots and rhinestones, like this design by @bycheznails, creates an overall swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day nail look.

6. Valentine’s Day nails: Radiant red shades + French tip accents

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These nails are not just great to rock around Valentine’s Day, but also any time of the year! The glittery pinky and thumb accent nails add visual interest, and the subtle French tip on the ring fingernail adds extra pizazz.

7. Pink and red heart French tips

Why choose between red and pink when you can do both?! These festive heart-themed French tips by @bycheznails could not be cuter and more perfect for the holiday. The alternating between pink and red blends together beautifully, and you can always change up the color scheme if you want something different.

8. Black and white themed Valentine’s Day nails

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As mentioned previously, you don’t have to stick to the classic pink and red colors for your Valentine’s Day nails. You can try black-themed heart nails, like these by @envybeautyx, instead! Adding a subtly sparkly base adds extra romantic flair as well.

9. Pinkish-red Valentine’s Day nail design

There are so many different hues of reds to choose from, and one with a pink hue is perfect for Valentine’s Day. @nailsbypaulin created this gorgeous reddish-pink mani with micro French tips and micro hearts.

10. Chrome heart nails

Chrome nails have been a huge trend the past few years and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Bring chrome to your Valentine’s Day nails by adding red chrome hearts to a set of French tips, like @staceymachin did with these design.

11. Adorable cherries for Valentine’s Day

If you want a nail look that can work for Valentine’s Day as well as any other day, turn to cherries. These red cherry nails by @nailsbyching are so fun and work on any nail length.

12. Valentine’s Day nails: Vibrant hot pink hearts

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Make a stunning statement with this hot pink hearts and French tips nail design by @beautytendernails on Instagram. The mix of light pink with hot pink is so festive for the holiday.

13. Cheerful cherry nails

Another cherry nail look, change up your typical Valentine’s Day heart nails with cherries and pink French tips! This look done by @nailsbymayup is ultra-feminine and flirty, and easy to DIY.

14. Valentine’s Day nails: Stunning subtle hearts

Another subtle Valentine’s Day nails design is this pink and red combo by @sun_kissed_and_polished. And it’s perfect for those who don’t have the time or don’t want to do elaborate nail art.

15. Valentine’s Day nails: Amazing abstract hearts

Did you ever think you could create an intricate Valentine’s Day nail design using a needle? Well, with this look by @LifeWorldWomen on YouTube, you can do just that are the results are eye-catching and elegant.

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