Fall in Love With These Valentine's Day Nail-Art Designs

A good manicure is key to a great Valentine's Day beauty look.

Festive nail art is a great way to get into the spirit.

Valentine's Day is the perfect time for fun manicures — go minimalist or bold with these inspiration shots.

What do you spend more time thinking about: your Valentine's Day nails or your actual plans for the day? While some spend time planning out the perfect gift for that special someone [1], we've been pondering our Valentine's Day nail designs since New Year's Eve. What we're doing on Feb. 14 has yet to be determined, but that's where our priorities are.

It doesn't matter if you're taken this year or still waiting for cupid's arrow to hit someone special — everyone can appreciate a fun and festive manicure [2]. There are a lot of different directions that you can take your Valentine's Day nails in (hence the need to plan in advance). There are nail-art designs covered in tiny, romantic hearts, delicate flowers, and even avant-garde sketches for those who like to put their own twist on things. Whether you go the glitter route and get a full, dazzling set or your style is more minimal and you stick to a single heart accent on your natural nails, these Valentine's Day nail ideas will have you feeling the love — even if it's just for your manicurist.

To find your match made in manicure heaven, keep reading for more Valentine's Day nail ideas.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Glitter Lips

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Red With a Twist

Valentine's Day nail art doesn't have to be complicated to make an impact. These nails are painted a simple red colour but still have a wow factor thanks to the v-cut french tip on the accent nail.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Red and Pink French Tips With Hearts

Thanks to Valentine's Day, pink and red feel like the unofficial February nail colours. Spice up your nails by alternating between the two colours for a cute, themed nail.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Baby-Pink Gems

Another Valentine's Day nail design that you have to try are pink nails with matching pink gems. The look feels classic but elevated and chic.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Purple Hearts

One unexpected Valentine's Day nail colour? Lilac. These lilac french tips with heart-shaped glitter won't feel too holiday specific, and they're so cute, you'll want to keep them on long after Valentine's Day anyway.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Abstract Shapes

Abstract nail art can feel particularly tied to the summer, but painting the shapes in pink, red, and purple like the manicure seen here is an easy way to make it Valentine's Day themed.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Red and Pink Hearts

Another example of hearts never being the wrong choice for Valentine's Day: this red, pink, and nude manicure.

Valentine's Day Nail-Art Ideas: Tiny Pink Hearts

Want to keep it simple? These heart nails are simple enough to do but look much more complicated than they actually are. A win-win.

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