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15 Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas That Go All In on Romance

From subtle hearts to statement reds.

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Even if Valentine’s Day gives you the ick, we can all agree that an official day to acknowledge love a little extra—whether romantic, self, platonic or familial—is still worth celebrating. This year, kick things off with our favorite form of self-love: a holiday-themed manicure. Whether you're going for playful, bold, sexy, flirtatious or sweet, Valentine's Day manicure options are endless.

Ready to go all in on a manicure that screams “Valentine’s Day”? We’ve rounded up 15 manicure ideas you’ll want to copy this month (and beyond).

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Mismatched Mani

Love a red manicure? Who says you need to pick just one nail trend? This mismatched manicure alternates solid polish, French tips and dainty hearts—all in a classic red.

Mismatched Mani

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Strawberry Glaze

Celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt, the woman behind Hailey Bieber’s famous glazed donut nails, trades milky chrome for a pretty pink base dotted with playful polka dots for a truly sweet holiday manicure.

Strawberry Glaze

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Fire Engine Foil

A little goth with a whole lot of heat, this fiery red nail design adds instant spice to your Valentine’s Day plans.

Fire Engine Foil

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Matte Magenta

This fun manicure works year-round. All you need is a vibrant pink shade topped with a matte finish.

Matte Magenta

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Silky Satin

Take inspiration from a sexy slip dress and wear satin nails, an elegant manicure that emphasizes a soft chrome finish that's neither too glossy nor too matte.

Silky Satin

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Heart Tips

Pink chrome nails with red heart tips? Say less. To recreate this holiday look, all you need is a pale pink polish, chrome powder and red polish for the tiny hearts.

Heart Tips

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Pucker Up

Looking for a clean-girl manicure that still shows off your Valentine’s Day spirit? This neutral set with dainty lip nail art does the trick.

Pucker Up

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Pink Aura

What better way to channel Valentine’s Day energy than with pink aura nails? The mix of bright and pastel pinks looks like it’s glowing from within.

Pink Aura

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Perfect Pair

You can’t go wrong with a bright, glossy red manicure, but adding picture-perfect hearts makes it even more romantic.

Perfect Pair

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Flirty French

There’s no French manicure we wouldn’t wear, but we’re especially into these baby pink tips paired with cute pink hearts.

Flirty French

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Red and Pink Gradient

Can’t pick just one manicure color? No problem—try five! With glossy shades of red and pink, this gradient manicure feels fun and festive.

Red and Pink Gradient

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Minimalist Milky Pink

This minimalist manicure serves soap nails alongside a blink-and-you'll-miss-it negative space heart.

Minimalist Milky Pink

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Heart to Heart

Sometimes less is more, and that’s certainly true with this simply sweet manicure topped with statement red hearts.

Heart to Heart

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Livin on the Edge

Looking for Valentine's Day nails without a heart in sight? A red French manicure is tres chic.

Livin on the Edge

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A Look for Lovers

Varying Valentine’s Day nail designs—hearts, bows and infinity symbols—make this maximalist manicure too cute to pass up.

A Look for Lovers

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