16 Best Valentine’s Day Nail Designs You’ll Actually Love

Whether you're a committed fan of Comme des Garçons or looking for something playful yet minimal, a manicure with heart eyes in Valentine's Day red is all you need. Set against a bare base color for a chic finish.

Nail charms are far from a thing of the past. They're the easiest (and chicest) way to elevate your pink or red manicure for Valentine's Day.

Your Valentine's Day nail desigs doesn't have to be complicated to make an impact. This manicure is painted a simple red color but still have a wow factor thanks to the v-cut french tip on the accent nail.

Now if you do want to step up your Valentine's Day nail art, you can never go wrong with a pink-themed manicure. This set has abstract silhouettes and is finished by a matte topcoat.

Thanks to Valentine's Day, pink and red feel like the unofficial February nail colors. Spice up your nails by alternating between the two colors for a cute, themed nail.

Another Valentine's Day nail design that you have to try are pink nails with matching pink gems. The look feels classic but elevated and chic.

Cherry nail art makes the perfect Valentine's Day nails pop even more. Go the extra mile and get an additional print like plaid as a base, so the design can really stand out.

One unexpected Valentine's Day nail color? Lilac. These lilac french tips with heart-shaped glitter won't feel too holiday specific, and they're so cute, you'll want to keep them on long after Valentine's Day anyway.

Sometimes less is more when it comes to Valentine's Day nails, and what better way to keep your manicure simple than to opt for wavy white lines?

Pink butterflies for your Valentine's Day nails just make sense, don't they? That's why these butterfly french tips feel especially timely. Not only do the butterfly wings on the middle and ring fingers catch the eye, but they also feel extra romantic.

You know what's better than getting flowers on Valentine's Day? Getting them on your nails. This adorable floral manicure does just that and incorporates small flowers and glitter into this otherwise very minimal nail look.

Abstract nail art can feel particularly tied to the summer, but painting the shapes in pink, red, and purple like the manicure seen here is an easy way to make it Valentine's Day themed.

There's nothing more adorable than cartoon nail art, so give your Valentine's Day nails a "Powerpuff" makeover with these animated-looking pink hearts.

"Lip" silhouettes are one of the lesser-worn Valentine's Day nail-art looks, but they get the job done every time. Add them to an accent nail to jazz up your next manicure.

If you want to try a fun twist on a french manicure, make your tips heart-shaped. This cherry mocha shade is trending right now, too.

Not a big fan of Valentine's Day? Show your love (or dislike) for the holiday with a cheeky candy heart-themed manicure.

Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the senior editor of PS Beauty, where she oversees coverage around makeup, skin care, hair, tattoos, and more. With more than eight years of industry experience, she has interviewed countless celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report.