January 28, 2022
Style & Beauty, Feature,
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your nails. There are so many cute designs out there, it can be daunting to find ones that are right for your plans. To make things easier, we've rounded up 20 of the best Valentine's Day nails to take inspiration from.
1. Classic Hearts Nails
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If you want to spice up a classic French tip, these nails are perfect! The adorable hearts and multi-colored tips make a subtle statement that catches the eye.
2. Glamorous Pink Nails
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If you like to be extra, but don’t want nails that scream Valentine’s Day, you should ask your nail technician for this style. The gorgeous light pink color, attention to detail and glamorous stones make up for the lack of hearts.
3. Red Heart Nails
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Do you like to be more natural? Well, do I have the nails for you. These simple, clean nails are elevated with a pop of color with a single red heart. They will add some spice to your normal look and are perfect to celebrate any festivities you might have planned!
4. Blinged Out Nails
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These showstoppers will make you the center of attention in any room you walk into. Each nail is a statement nail and honestly, I love it!
5. Love on Fire Nails
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If your love is passionate and it burns inside you, the Love on Fire nails might be perfect for you. They are just the right amount of glitzy, while still not being too over the top— an amazing accessory for a fun date with your partner.
6. Heart Dimensions Nails
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Are you going out with your friends this Valentine’s Day? If so, these flawless nails will make all of your besties jealous! The alternating colored hearts add so much dimension to your nails and instantly drag your eyes to them.
7. Laced-Up Nails
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Personally, the Laced-Up nails are one of my favorites. The crimson gems and corset lace detail are subtly sexy and will fit the theme of a more romantic evening.
8. Dainty Love Nails
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Dainty Love is super similar to the Red Heart nails, but they have white hearts instead. If you work at a place where you can’t have intense designs or you want to keep your options open for what colors you can wear on Valentine’s Day, this is a good option.
9. Abstract Heart Nails
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Abstract nail art has been super popular recently, so to keep on trend, you might want to show your nail technician these as inspiration. The heart being a part of the abstract lines is creative, yet delicate and I’m obsessed.
10. Romantic Nails
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For my readers out there with romantic plans on Valentine's Day, you should think about taking inspiration from this beautiful design. The deep burgundy color with pops of white outlining the hearts and creating intricate designs, is gorgeous.
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11. Queen of Hearts Nails
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These unique nails look inspired by a deck of cards, so if you want to be the queen or king of your partner’s heart, you should get this nail art.
12. French Tip Nails
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You can never go wrong with an elegant French tip! For this Valentine’s Day, spice up a timeless nail look by trading in a white tip for a red wine color.
13. Tortoiseshell Heart Nails
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I’m a huge fan of tortoiseshell, and it’s one of those prints that just go with everything. The heart that is hidden in this classic design is super creative and unique! These nails are for sure another one of my favorites on this list.
14. Golden Nails
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Gold is an ageless shade that always goes beautifully with a ton of different colors. The little gold hearts are elegant and are great to take inspiration from, so you can have the luxurious nails of your dreams.
15. XOXO Nails
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For those of you that prefer to keep your nails shorter, this look shows you that you don’t have to give up a cute design despite not having a lot of space. I think that the XOXO and kisses in the nail art are adorable and spice up your nails to help you celebrate this holiday!
16. LOVE Nails
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Valentine’s Day is all about love, whether that be romantically, platonically, unconditionally, or even for yourself. If you love, love, as much as I do, you might want to consider getting these simple, yet fun nails. I think a fun way to take inspiration from this look is by changing up the font or even the color of the polish!
17. Patterned Valentine’s Day Nails
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The youthful trendy patterns in this design are super cool! For those of you wanting something fun and over the top, this Valentine's Day inspired look is the way to go.
18. French Kiss Nails
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The stiletto nail design is always a powerful choice! The straight French tip look is a unique way to spice up a classic, and something I’m going to take inspiration from the next time I go to the nail salon.
19. Cupid Nails
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There is no better way to pay homage to Valentine’s Day than having Cupid on your nails. From the cupid decals to the pearls, everything about these nails are fun and classy.
20. Tattooed Valentine Nails
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Are you looking for something unique for your nails? If so, then the tattooed Valentine design might be the way to go! Taking inspiration from the classic Old English Font and giving a feminine twist on the American traditional tattoo style, these nails are by far my favorite ones.
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