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12 Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas That Are Sickeningly Cute

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With the December holidays approaching, we’re already thinking about what the beginning of 2025 has in store. From New Year’s resolutions to winter travel itineraries and, of course, Valentine’s Day. The views on the holiday are divisive, with many turning their noses at the loved-up day. Others revel in the celebration of all things hearts and bows. Regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, it’s a great excuse to experiment with cutesy nail designs. Ahead, the experts at Nailing Hollywood show off their favorite Valentine’s Day nail ideas to get you started.

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Cat-Eye Hearts

If you want a Valentine’s Day nail design that is subtle yet festive, this pale pink cat-eye set by Rachel Joseph is a great option, adorned with tiny white hearts for the perfect amount of Valentine’s Day flair.

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Mini Hearts

Another chic and simple style by Joseph, this set features a milky pink base with itty bitty black hearts, perfect for the anti-Valentines at heart.

black heart nails
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Blooming Heart Gels

Blooming gels are one of the hottest nail trends as of late, and this set by Joseph brings the technique into a Valentine’s Day mood, featuring ombré hearts on a pink base.

blooming gel hearts
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Heart Tips

A funky take on the classic French tip, this set by Sue uses hand-painted, multicolored hearts to carve out a French tip on top of a simple pink base. Honestly, we’re obsessed.

heart french tips
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Pearl Hearts

If you’re into the 3D nail trend, this style by Sue might be your perfect match. The look features simple red hearts on each nail, with pointer and ring finger hearts outlined with pearl stickers for a dimensional, cutesy look.

pearl heart nails
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Pretty in Pink

For all the Regina Georges and Elle Woods’ of the world, this pretty in pink set by Sue is your ideal Valentine’s Day manicure. This all-pink look with a glittery base has the most darling 3D charms, from teddy bears to hearts and bows.

pink 3D nails
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Aura Nails

Aura nails are another huge manicure trend right now, and this style by Laura B. Malarkey shows how the style can fit any holiday, utilizing different shades of pink for the perfect Valentine’s Day aura.

pink aura nails
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White and Red Hearts

If you like the heart motif for your Valentine’s Day manicure but want the design to pop a bit more, this look by Morgan A. Dixon is a great option. It pairs bright red hearts and subtle touches of airbrushed pigment onto a white base.

white and red heart nails
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Red Tips

This style by Dixon shows off some classic cherry red tips, complimented perfectly by two accent nails with hand-painted cherries and an adorable plaid motif.

red french tips with accent nails
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Abstract Pink and Red

Pink and red are the colors of the season when it comes to February and Valentine’s Day. This trendy, abstract set from Dixon shows how Valentine’s Day nails can be out-of-the-box, showcasing a mix of solid red and pink nails and classic French tips with hand-painted squiggles, lines and more.

abstract pink and red nails
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X’s and O’s

For the true Valentine’s Day lover, this manicure by Dixon is one to save, featuring all the classic V-Day themes, from hearts and kisses to X’s and O’s.

xo valentines day nails
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Love Yourself Nails

While we may associate Valentine’s Day with celebrating romantic relationships, it’s also a day to celebrate the love you have for yourself. This set by Dixon is the perfect way to do so, featuring intricately drawn heart and lip designs, and even the classic “Mom” tattooed heart with “me” written in the center instead.

self love red and pink nails
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