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We love nail art—and we really love nail polish—so it makes perfect sense that Valentine's Day would lead to some incredible manicures. And while our list of the best nail ideas for the holiday of love has some of the usual suspects—hearts, shades of red and pink, cute lips—you'll also find some unexpected options to celebrate the day with your mani. Ahead, find the 50 best nail ideas to wear this Valentine's Day and beyond.
Velvet French
Velvet nails are one of 2025's biggest nail trends. Why not combine it with a French manicure for two trends in one?
Jelly Red
A deep red manicure looks cool and modern when done in a sheer jelly finish. It just adds a little something extra to an otherwise traditional manicure shade.
Chrome Hearts
From far away, this looks like an abstract pattern. But up close, you'll notice the thematic genius of metallic chrome hearts—perfect for Valentine's Day.
Caramel Hearts
Call this caramel hearts or just a retro, '70s take on a V-Day manicure, but either way, we love the unexpected mix of tones here.
Pink Glitz
Bows, hot pink, gems, crystals—Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to let your inner Barbie come to life.
Color Dimension
Chrome is one nail art trend that just won't quit. For Valentine's Day, choose a polish that turns pink or red in certain lights for that festive flair.
Shimmering Pink
Pink doesn't have to feel too precious. A shade like Jin Soon Aura feels almost neutral, but the iridescence captures the light in such a beautiful way.
Mini Hearts
Teeny hearts anchored on otherwise bare nails are just the simple style we would expect from Sofia Richie's go-to manicurist, who created this look.
Cool Tones
Pink and red may be Valentine's canon, but this purple and blue aura nail is a coolly unexpected background for silver hearts.
Textured Tips
For another take on the French, try matte a matte base with shiny tips in the same shade of fiery red.
Lingerie-Inspired
Laced-up tips add a coquettish, sexy vibe to even the most layered outfit (Valentine's is during the peak of winter, after all).
Sweetheart French
Switch up your go-to French with hearts for the sweetest look ever.
Pop-Out Hearts
Play with negative space by having one heart removed from a nail, then add a heart to an otherwise naked nail.
A Little Kiss
A kiss mark on one nail is a wink to the Hallmark of it all, rather than a full-on homage.
Airbrush Hearts
White hearts stand out against an ombré backdrop. And of course, you can go for other colors besides pink, if you like.
Heavy Metal
Add a bit of edge to your hearts with a spiky, rock-and-roll design.
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