The 50 Best Valentine's Day Nail Ideas for 2024

Mini Hearts

Teeny hearts anchored on otherwise bare nails are just the simple style we would expect from Sofia Richie's go-to manicurist, who created this look.

Sheer Attraction

The pretty pink Julie Kandelec created for the spring 2024 Christian Siriano show was made with two different Essie polishes for a dimensional look.

Cool Tones

Pink and red may be Valentine's canon, but this purple and blue aura nail is a coolly unexpected background for silver hearts.

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Swirled Tips

Shades of complementary hot pink are ideal for abstract swoops and loops.

Strawberry Milk Flames

To let the world know your heart is ablaze.

Textured Tips

For another take on the French, try matte a matte base with shiny tips in the same shade of fiery red.

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Lingerie-Inspired

Laced-up tips add a coquettish, sexy vibe to even the most layered outfit (Valentine's is during the peak of winter, after all).

Romantic French

Pink outlines and accent hearts are subtle but playful.

Deep Red

A little intense but still perfectly on-theme.

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Sweetheart French

Switch up your go-to French with hearts for the sweetest look ever.

Pop-Out Hearts

Play with negative space by having one heart removed from a nail, then add a heart to an otherwise naked nail.

Red Roses

As Miley Cyrus says, you can buy yourself flowers.

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Pink Disco

How Barbie would celebrate Valentine's Day with her mani.

Accent Hearts

Romantic without being over-the-top.

A Little Kiss

A kiss mark on one nail is a wink to the Hallmark of it all, rather than a full-on homage.

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Airbrush Hearts

White hearts stand out against an ombré backdrop. And of course, you can go for other colors besides pink, if you like.

Heavy Metal

Add a bit of edge to your hearts with a spiky, rock-and-roll design.

Chocolate Glazed Donut Nails

Nod to one of the best parts of Valentine's Day, chocolate, with a shiny glazed donut manicure, inspired by Zola Ganzorigt's look on Hailey Bieber.

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Getting Personal

Hearts and candy are great, but sometimes, you just want to be a little more, well, obvious.

Red French

French tips in bright red add a romantic twist to the classic.

Lindy Segal is a beauty writer and editor. In addition to regularly contributing to BAZAAR.COM, she also writes for Glamour, People, WhoWhatWear, and Fashionista, among other publications. She lives in New York City with her Chihuahua mix, Barney.

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