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20 Valentine's Day Manicure Ideas To Try This February

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20 Valentine’s Day Manicure Ideas To Try This February

By Charlie Colville

2 weeks ago

You'll fall in love with these nail designs

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Looking for the perfect set of nails for Valentine’s Day? Whether its layers of love hearts, Galentine’s designs or a simple (yet chic) red mani you’re after, we’ve got you covered. Have a flick through, and be prepared to swoon…

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Manicure Inspiration: Valentine’s Day Nails For 2025

1. Baby Hearts

These ultra dainty hearts create the perfect pop of colour (and sparkle) on an otherwise neutral nail set. Its understated appearance also ensures you can wear this mani well beyond 14 February.

2. Accent Nail

One way to make a statement this Valentine’s Day? An accent nail. Wear your heart on your sleeve – or rather, your nail – and leave the rest a suitably hued shade of red.

 

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3. Classic Red Mani

You can’t really go wrong with a red mani – they never fall out of fashion. And this classic look is an easy one to achieve at home, if a trip to the salon isn’t on the cards this year.

 

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4. Love Letters

You’ve got mail: your overdue a mani appointment. Go down the self-love route and write yourself a love letter this Valentine’s Day (via a quirky manicure, of course).

 

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5. Coquette Nails

If you’re celebrating Galentine’s, rather than Valentine’s, then February calls for an ultra girly set of nails. Think full coquette: bows, pastel pinks, pearls and glitter.

6. Jelly Confetti

For more of a 3D effect (without the worry of flicking off stickers and gems by accident) take some inspiration from this set, which uses a jelly effect to seal in a layer of love heart confetti.

 

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7. Micro French

This super chic mani gives micro French tips a Valentine’s Day makeover with tiny hearts and a rich red colour palette.

 

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8. Dopamine Illustration

Spark your own Valentine’s joy with a playful nail set complete with mushrooms, cherries, hearts and bows.

 

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9. Mocha Mousse

Not ready to ditch winter’s coffee-hued palette just yet? Give your Valentine’s Day nails the mocha mousse treatment with chocolatey love hearts and swirls.

 

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10. Victoriana Stencilling

When it comes to romance, the Victorians had the right idea. And these nails will go perfectly with that handmade puzzle purse you’ve been planning.

 

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11. Flirty French

An upgrade from the classic French, this Valentine-ready design only needs to be applied to a couple of fingers to make a statement.

12. Barbiecore

You can’t say pink and not think about Barbie (or her iconic fuchsia wardrobe). These glossy talons are a great way to channel your inner Barbie Girl, while celebrating the season of love.

 

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13. Love Heart Cat Eye

With cat eye nails still being a major trend at the nail salon, it makes sense to give them a Valentine’s Day twist.

14. Colour Clash

These candy-coloured claws look good enough to eat, and perfectly blend the two hues most synonymous with Valentine’s Day.

15. Micro Monochrome

If pink and red are off the table this Valentine’s Day, then why not try a set of monochrome nails? These tiny black hearts pair perfectly with a pearly base for a more neutral look.

16. Sassy Sweethearts

Something sweet (and slightly salty?) this way comes. While your typical tube of Love Hearts may come with cute messages for a loved one, these sweets are a little sassier – expletives galore – making them ideal for those who don’t take Valentine’s Day too seriously.

17. Gothic Romance

Channel your inner Mary Shelley with a set of nails inspired by gothic romance – think black French tips with teeny tiny hearts and a metallic finish.

18. Multicoloured Hearts

If you’re struggling to choose just one colour, why not pick them all? These multi-coloured hearts are a super cute way to celebrate the arrival of February 14, and can be combined by a matching French tip for an added pop of colour.

19. Stacked Hearts

This simple, multi-coloured heart design is cute and dainty – and perfect for Valentine’s celebrations.

 

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20. For The Anti-Romantic

And finally, one for all those not feeling the love this Valentine’s Day. Slip in a sly rebuke for your ex (or for all those smug couples out there), hidden in the curves of these sweet red heart French tips. Here’s to having the last laugh.

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