It’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Which means it’s time to wow your SO and show them how much you care, through nail art of course… Valentine’s Day nails get more vibrant and imaginative each year. So, here are some of the best nail designs we’ve seen for 2025.
This one’s for the lovers…
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What do Valentine’s Day nails typically look like?
Of course, Valentine’s Day signals the start of the season of love. So expect to see reds and pinks pop up on every nail bed and every corner. Some of the main Valentine’s Day nail designs feature:
- Quotes and initials: What better way to say ‘I love you’ than by getting your bae’s initials on your nails? Quotes like ‘be mine’ and ‘xoxo’ would also be an adorable way to show your affection.
- Love hearts: Heart’s are a great nail design choice all year round, but on V-Day they look extra striking. It’s the easiest way to let the world know you’re in love.
- Glitz and glam: Valentine’s Day is just another occasion to make your nails look as extra as possible. So, why not go full glam with nail decals, glitter, gems – the works! Your significant other certainly won’t miss this set.
Classic Valentine’s Day nails are great and all, but as you know we like to do things a little differently over here. If you want to turn up the heat on your V-Day set, we’ve got the perfect inspo for you.
16 Valentine’s day nail designs to show your nail tech
Fiery red Valentine’s Day nails
Y2K all day
Get the look: Chrome nail powder, Bluesky ‘Bashful’ gel nail polish, nail rhinestones & nude acrylic powder.
Haribo hearts
Through my veins
Glitz and glam
Get the look: Bluesky Gel Polish in Santa Red Dream
Simple Valentine’s Day nails
Pink Valentine’s Day Nails
Pink shimmer
Get the look: MIHZE pink reflective gel polish.
Groovy chick
Get the look: Modelones pink gel polish set.
Divine aura
Gotham
Get the look: Mylee Whitching Hour Gel Polish
Chains & flames
Get the look: Red nail decals and charms
Studded and in-love
Get the look: Silver nail beads, chrome liner gel.
How to get the best Valentine’s day nails from home
Trying your hand at an at-home gel manicure this V-day? We got you. Try our expert tips below to perfect the look.
- Trim and clean your nails and use a cuticle pusher to expose the full nail bed.
- Use a nail file or buffer block to roughen the surface of your nails. This will ensure that your manicure lasts as long as possible.
- Start by applying your gel base coat.
- Choose the nail polish shade you want to start with. Invest in some nail art brushes and glue if you want to jazz up your Valentine’s Day design.
- Finish with a shiny top coat and some cuticle oil to encourage healthy nail growth between sets.
Don’t forget to browse our nail technician supplies to find all of the tools you need to practice any nail look from home!
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