The 32 Coolest Nail Art Ideas for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to adorn your fingertips with hearts, glitter, and multiple shades of pink. But if you're looking for a love-inspired nail art idea that's a little less obvious, we found that too. From ultra-girly to plenty of edge, you'll love these V-Day 2021 manicure ideas long after that last chocolate has disappeared from the heart-shaped box.

Why stick to one Valentine's Day color palette when you can have them all? Paint each nail a different color to celebrate this day of love.

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You don't need to spend hours on intricate designs to make a major nail statement. We love this modern and romantic take on a French manicure.

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There's something so classic and chic about the pairing of red and pink and the addition of a heart traced right in the center of the nail.

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These lip decals are really all you need on your nails. Paint each a different color against a nude nail to really make them pop.

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If you love the look of a coffin-shaped nail, try this Valentine's version with the addition of a pink French tip.

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Grab a bunch of small, heart-shaped glitter and place them across a pale pink nail for a classic Valentine’s Day nail look.

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A black heart for V-Day can totally work when done right. Plus, this design works when it's not February 14th, too.

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It’s all in the details. You can’t go wrong with tiny red heart decals on each nail. Spice it up by having one nail with multiple hearts for some added flair.

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If you’re tired of seeing pink, red, and violet everywhere, use different shades of nudes for your heart decals for a softer and more subtle look.

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When in doubt, dot it out. Mix pink, peach, white, and gold mini dots for a really fun nail look.

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A stained glass manicure, like this one from Jessica Washick, gives the notion of flowers and roses in a format that will get you more likes and comments than you thought possible.

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The addition of a gold glitter accent nail with a pale pink heart in the center makes this manicure Instagram-worthy.

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Let all that Valentine's Day candy inspire your manicure. Artist Betina Goldstein created this "sugar powder" effect by layering a coat of the granules over a cream polish base.

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Pink nails not your thing? Go the classic French manicure route (they're having a moment!) and paint either the whole tip or just half with pink instead of white.

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This clear acrylic manicure with dried flowers and gold leaf is so breathtaking you'll want to wear it all throughout spring 2021.

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This layered heart decal manicure looks best on long, pointy nails.

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A pink sky manicure is sweet and cute and can be worn all year, not just on V-Day.

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A matte red manicure looks way cooler with the addition of abstract silhouettes.

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The best part about a glitter manicure is that it can be kind of haphazard and messy. But when you add a heart decal to the center of each nail, the look becomes edgy and cool.

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Add an accent nail in a shade of milk chocolate to an otherwise pink or red manicure for a subtle take on the holiday's color scheme.

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Take an expected motif, like a golden arrow through a heart, and trace it on nails in an oversized design for an unexpected twist.

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A flirty pink manicure with red or magenta polka dots references Valentine's Day but will still look cool a week after.

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Three Valentine's Day-inspired shades stacked in a cool and graphic heart-shaped design on the tip of the nail.

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We're obsessed with this pixelated heart design by Vanity Projects.

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Metallic pink foil is the easiest way to take a basic pink manicure to the next level.

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Nail artist Betina Goldstein glued red stitching around a sheer nude manicure, resulting in one of the coolest nail art looks we've seen this year.

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Can't decide on a shade of pink for Valentine's Day? Take a cue from this look by @NailsbyMei and just use them all—glitter included.

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This manicure alludes to V-Day thanks to the glossy red paint and subtle heart design.

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A golden lip print on a dark maroon base is a nail art look we'll be wearing even when it's not February 14.

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Tortoiseshell nails are one of our favorite beauty trends—so why not try it in pink for V-Day?

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Nail artist Jessica Washick created this negative space heart design just in time for Valentine's Day.

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Feeling extra glitzy? Secure a single rhinestone on your cuticle under a classic glossy red manicure. It probably won't survive the night, but it will make for one killer Instagram.

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