Valentine's Day is a holiday that celebrates love and affection, and what better way to show your love than with some festive and Romantic nail art? Whether you're single and celebrating self-love or part of a couple looking for a cute way to show your affection, there are plenty of Valentine's Day nail art ideas to choose from. From classic red and pink shades to heart-themed designs and delicate floral patterns, there's a Valentine's Day nail art idea to suit every style and taste. So why not get creative and show your loved ones how much you care with some beautiful and meaningful nail art this Valentine's Day?
100 Cute Valentine’s Day Nail Art Design Ideas for 2023
1. Triple Treat
A glitter nail and nail art with a heart. Sorted for Valentine’s Day to shine on and trust that it’s as glittery as your nails. Red hearts on pink situations will match aesthetically while complimenting the gold nails.
2. Lilac Dream
Lilac is pretty much the color of the year, might as well make the most of it. Lilac nail art with hearts for Valentine’s Day is the perfect place to get started on that note.
3. Quirky Love
Amongst all Valentine’s Day nail art ideas, this is what I call “all in.” From hearts to trippy patterns to yin and yang, this design has it “all” to steal the show.
4. Dark Paradise
Here’s to being on the darker side of things, presenting maroon Valentine Nails. I love the neutral shades complementing maroon. The big heart is a great idea to try for someone with long nails.
5. Smile for Love
That smiley face on the ring finger wins for me. Considering all the heart nail designs for Valentine’s Day nail art, this one’s a fresh take on including something other than hearts.
6. Tips for the Heart
7. My Butterfly Heart
If you wish to take a break from hearts, pinks, and reds, consider this Black Valentine Nail design for 2023. I love the illusion of a butterfly wing pairing black nail polish with the shimmery HOLO Taco glitter polish.
8. Shiny Hearts
For the love of nail art with heart, it hits the perfect balance of Valentine’s Day Nail Art. Tiny hearts have my heart, and it only gets better with the OPI pink glitter nail polish.
9. Classic Red
To not go wrong with nail art with heart, this is a safe design to choose. The classic blood-red nail polish and mini hearts on white nails are easy to recreate as well.
10. I See You
Taking a break from simple heart nail designs, you can consider this interesting evil eye design. To protect your love this year from evil, pick this design for the same
11. Lilac Hearts
Apart from pink and red Valentine’s Nails, lilac is the rage. If Valentine’s Day Nail Art with brushes is not an option, you can opt for heart nail art stickers this Valentine’s Day.
12. Mini and Cute
Amongst all the above nail art with hearts, we found this to be the cutest. It is a simple DIY design; just grab some bobby pins to make dots and join them with a toothpick. Voila! You’ve now Valentine-ready nails.
13. Dancing Hearts
We have seen red, pink, lilac, and black Valentine’s Nail designs so far. If that wasn’t your jam, maybe art on nude nails is. Since nude goes with anything, you can always pick subtle designs just like this.
14. Zigzag Hearts
Continuing the saga of nail art with heart, grab a nail art sticker & apply the nail stickers directly to your nails. If DIY hearts with bobby pins or brush is a task, this will be a life savior.
15. Cutesy Hearts
If you loved No. 6 on this list, you would also love this. You can consider the same in pink heart nail tips as well. Get some Essie glitter polish to finish the French Heart tips look.
16. Elegant Hearts
Tiny hearts always make for cute Valentine’s Day nails. The series of hearts in one line gives such an elegant & neat look to the nails. You can get this look with nail art stamps easily.
17. Lovey Dovey
A mixture of pink and red Valentine’s Nails is exactly what you need. If you are looking to match the occasion with a cliché design, this is your pick for Valentine’s Day Nail Art.
18. White Heart
From all the easy Valentine’s Day nails, here’s another of the same with a distinctive appearance. Grab some nail art tapes and stick on some Valentine’s Day special nail art stickers to achieve your fuss-free Valentine’s Day nails.
19. Love Letter
For the love of flowers and purple Valentine’s Day nails, I love the extra Valentine’s element added to this. The love letter emoji says it all
20. Holographic Fun
This is a Fun V-day nail idea. Holographic was all the rage, and looks like it’s never going out of style. Pairing OPI Holographic polish with glitter polish will be enough for creating this Valentine’s Day Nail Art.
21. Multicoloured Tips
If you’ve tried anything and everything under the sun, there’s a high possibility you haven’t tried this. Get these Multicoloured Tips for Valentine’s Day nail art for long nails, and let your lover start the first conversation with this.
22. Powder Pink
Light pink nail art looks cute irrespective of the length of your nails. Try powder pink for short Valentines’ nails or long as well, and feel yourself. Grab some nail beads or pearls to add that extra pop. Of course, add a heart.
23. Rainbow on Nails
Rainbows and unicorns, all things cute and adorable. Each nail has its unique touch. Furthermore, there’s a tiny cloud on the ring fingernail to complete the look. Feel the colorful vibes each day in Valentine’s week with this Valentine’s manicure.
24. Cupid Valentine Nail
Valentine’s can’t be without a cupid. If you ever played cupid to someone, appreciate yourself by getting cupid’s bow manicure. It’s time to stand out and acknowledge the part you played with this ravishing nail art.
25. Glitter Valentine Nail
This one’s for the sleepover plans you might have. If you are planning or attending a Valentine’s, get nail beads, pearls, and glitter for a fun DIY Valentine’s Day Nail Art session with your girls!
26. Series Valentine Nail
Something similar to No.16, this nail art is elegant+chic+adorable at the same time. The combination of all the warm colors on a white base will be your go-to look, irrespective of Valentine’s Day!
27. Hoofing Hearts
If you made it till here, I wouldn’t say a word more for tiny hearts. You know by now that they will add up the cuteness factor of your manicure to the desired level.
28. Metallic Valentine Nail
3D metallic hearts? Yes, please! Pairing these Valentine’s Day Nail Art with a poppy pink or red outfit for the Valentine will give you the shimmer and glamor you are looking for a night out! Besides, these nails remind me of the trendy glazed donut nails that Hailey Bieber came with.
29. Textual Nail Art
By the looks of it, it is a fun partner activity. Apply your favorite light pink & ask your partner to write “I Love U” with a brush dipped in red nail paint!
30. French Valentine Nail
31. Stripes & Hearts
Another fun DIY nail art for V-day using tapes and brushes. No fancy glitter or colorful patterns, just plain old red stripes and hearts. Simple and Sober!
32. Heart Emoji
Let’s be a little creative with heart emojis to overdraw the glimpse of the Valentine’s Nails. If you’re planning to go for a coffee date, why not try a coffee brown manicure to match the occasion?
33. Popping Hearts
There’s no color that won’t go with white. You can never go wrong with a colorful theme on white, and this nail art right here is the perfect example. Get multicolored heart nail art stickers, and you have the look!
34. The Powerpuff Girls
The ring fingernail design reminds me of the theme of “The Powerpuff Girls.” It might require a lot more patience than the normal striped nails, but I am sure it’s going to be worth it in the end.
35. Heart in Clouds
Bored of plain hearts? Grab a nail sponge to create this sponge effect on the nails for the extra glam that you are looking for! You can give this a try with some nail glitter too!
36. Simply Swirly
Keeping up with the trendy patterns, here’s another take on the same. The swirly marble patterns with a trippy heart work pleasingly deliver a premium touch to your nails, making you ready for the perfect Valentine’s date.
37. Butterfl(y)ower
From the entire list, this has to be the fanciest one to try out. Butterfly wings and rhinestones with slight glitter lines on the tips are all the glam you need for Valentine’s Day Nail Art.
38. XOXO Gossip Girl
Of all things we have discussed so far, this design has it all. From tiny hearts, red color, Valentine’s theme patterns, and the evil eye, undoubtedly, this design is the complete set for Valentine’s Day special.
39. Green Little Riding Hood
This is for the nature lovers out there if your Valentine this year is your houseplants. That could be a thing, right?
40. Swirly Red
Pearl metallic swirls using a tiny detail brush on classic bold red nails. Random lines and swirls have become increasingly popular, given the free flow and easy look it gives to the nails.
41.Red Satin Nail Colors
This modest shade of red nevertheless feels festive and Valentine’s Day-esque, but from the more delicate option if a flaming shade or even tamale red-colored isn’t your own jam.
42.Silver Shimmer Nails
43.Coconut Crème Nail Designs
We’d take a rich and creamy white mani more than white flowers any day. In addition, an opaque shade of white is the ideal glossy natural that nevertheless feels festive sans vibrant colors if that is not really your cup of tea.
44.Marshmallow Pink Nail Art
Expected? Certainly. Alas, nothing says Valentine’s Day like a wispy tone of luxurious pink. You actually can’t fail with the classics, as well as Ballet Slippers is a widely flattering choice we suggest repeatedly.
45.Dreamy Mauve Nail Designs
A two-for-one Valentine’s gift from you to you: Chanel (simply because duh) and a whimsical mauve color job. (FYI: We’ve noticed through the grapevine which mauve will be the actual It nail color of 2023.)
46.Baby (Hot) Pink Nails
I often imagine hot pink as red’s more fun, somewhat wilder sister. No, difficult everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s awe-inspiring, it’s feeling improving (I challenge you not feeling happy the moment you look straight down at your nails!), and it is one cliché I believe fine imbibing come Feb. (I’m also presently head over pumps for every thing Static Nails, from the glassy lacquers to its attractive press-on nails.) This tone known as Jelly Bomber is more muted than your regular hot pink, and it’s specifically spectacular on heavy skin shades.
47.Juicy Plum Nail Designs
It’s even now winter, and yes, the times are short and charcoal, so I’m still greatly on the black and changing mood nail polish train. Nevertheless, I love some thing that’s much more purple than dark, which fairytale plum known as Fable by JinSoon is one shade I simply can’t stop. Plus, I love that it can be way less anticipated than your standard pinks and reds.
48.Fuchsia Nail Art
Can’t choose between very hot pink and purple this Valentine’s Day? Fuchsia may be the lovliest compromise. 
49.Traditional Red Nail Designs
50. Ombre French manicure
We absolutely loved this ombre French manicure, perfect for women who want simple Valentine’s Day nails with just a touch of romance in their manicures. Even though this manicure is done on a small nail length, you can certainly try any length or shape you desire to recreate them.
51.3-D Art Motifs
These long acrylic Valentine’s Day nails are vibrant and eye-catching! They feature a variety of colors, which are all bedecked in 3-D art motifs. When opting for a nail design that has a different color on each nail, it’s important that those hues complement each other. Leave it to your expert nail technician to harmonize the shades as you sit back & choose your ideal palette
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The next red Valentine’s Day nails show how you can complement matte and gloss overcoats in a single nail design. While the thumb, index, and pinky finger have a glass red paint, the matte ones in the middle are done in white ombre and elevated by heart motifs and a golden line for a whimsical touch.
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We love Valentine’s twist on these French manicure designs. The tips are done in red – which is the color for this romantic holiday while the ring fingertip is done in white with heart motifs and initials of the couple in red. We love the initials idea, which is unique to only this design on the list
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These Valentine’s nails are done on a nude base with each nail showing an artistic nature of its own. One is bedecked in studs, while two are done in a curved tip covered in polka dot patterns, and the last one is done in a heart for an alluring effect.
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A nude base just accented with V-Day colors. You might guess that red nails, heart nails, and pink nails are one of the most popular designs for this day. Plus, both red and pink are used in abundance in many Valentine’s nail designs. Opting for patches of these colors on an otherwise nude base, this mani is both V-Day relevant and elegant.
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But for those who feel ornate is just not their cup of tea, or simplicity is what they love in their look, the next one of the simple Valentine’s Day nails in red with an accent nail will be the ideal inspiration. These are also easy to do, and if you’re getting the manicure on the same day in a rush, many nail salons are open on Valentine’s Day and can help you with this quick design.
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Though, when you’re bored of the usual red & pink, opt for this lavender manicure done in the French-tip style. To turn them into Valentine’s nails, the artists oh-so-subtly added some red hearts on the last two fingers. Because of the design, this manicure will look as charming only on long nails.
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Although, when you’re looking for a short Valentine’s Day nails idea, there’s no dearth of inspiration for them when you search Valentine’s Day nails on Pintrest or when you’re looking for ideas to save whilst scrolling this list. A captivating one is portrayed above
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Are you looking for the popular swirl nail trend to wear this Valentine’s Day 2023? Well, we have got an idea just for you! Done in abstract swirl patterns in shades of red and pink, we love this modish and super fun manicure for your Valentine’s nail design.
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When short round nails are your thing and when you just can’t bear the maintenance efforts long nails take, short Valentine’s day nails are a good pick. Below, the round nails are painted in gloss red with just one accent nail done in white & gold lines and a cute heart motif elevating the entire manicure.
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And when we’re talking about DIY your Valentine’s manicure, you just can’t miss these square nails done in light pink and a cute heart on the base to add a touch of romance. You can experiment with other color combinations as well, or just switch with red as the base and a heart in pink for a vibrant Valentine’s nail idea.
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By now, you’d know the drill. Heart nails are Valentine’s Day nails and vice-versa. If you anyways love cute hearts on your nails, you’d love these Valentine’s Day nail ideas replete with this shape.
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When red & pink aren’t successful in impressing you, black and golden will do the trick. These contemporary nails mix black & nude with golden glitter for a ravishing mix of colors. The pointy nail shape elevates the charm of the design further.
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When you don’t want to spend $$$ in a professional salon only for them to be relevant for one day, opt for a design that’s versatile enough for your everyday look as well as Valentine’s Day. Take the next manicure for example where the variations of French manicures are accented by a glitter nail to make them poised for regular nails as well as subtle glamorous enough for Valentine’s!
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Nude nails are the white T-shirt and jeans of the manicure world. They are versatile and can fit any occasion you want to carry them on! Here, the nude nails are made for Valentine’s specifically with a cute heart and love writing on them.
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These red nails are done in gloss finish with the middle two nails done in heart-shaped French manicure style! This Valentine’s nail design can be recreated with any nail shape of your liking, but a pointed end is preferred to recreate the same allure as this manicure.
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Introducing another Valentine’s nails motif in the next one of our Valentine’s nail designs. The cross & zero games where the heart wins. You will be seeing a lot more of this motif moving forward with this list, but if design already has your heart, there’s no reason they make for a charming option on the most romantic day of the year.
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And when you want nothing red or pink or any other vibrant colors in your manicure, there’s still a way to make it Valentine’s relevant – include the heart motifs. With geometric lines and strategically placed hearts, these nails are both ingenuous and easy to DIY at home.
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When you want to go all in with the playfulness in picking your Valentine’s Day acrylic nails, the next design including ample heart motifs, studs, and writing will impress you!
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A combination of two different shades in the same palette can never fail as you a color combination for your manicure. Here, the darker shade of pink is used as the extended tip shade while the lighter shade of pink is used for heart motifs on the top of each nail.
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Clearly, when it comes to Valentine’s day nail ideas, there’s no dearth of designs that contains heart motifs. Here, a nudish pink base is bedecked with red heart motifs. We love how they are so spaciously distributed so as not to make the design look packed and give it a breathable look.
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Valentine’s Day is an onslaught of red & pink color combinations. From gift boxes to outfits and now the manicure, you can find this appealing mix of colors almost everywhere. Here’s how you can infuse the mix into your manicure – smart yet elegant!
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French manicure tips decked in heart motifs aren’t a fairly new design to spot on this list. In the next one, the white tips are elongated, and little hearts are drawn on top for an aesthetic appearance. These Pinterest-worthy Valentine’s Day nails will only look good on longer nails though, as the white & nude parts of the nail should have almost equal space.
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These pink Valentine’s Day nails are accented by the usual heart outline on the ring finger, but it’s the glitter maroon nail that adds the much-needed glam to the manicure.
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Don’t we love a neat & striking Valentine’s manicure? The tips are so intricately divided into two colors that all nails have almost the same proportion of the two sections. Only an expert manicurist can achieve this level of precision, and this is where all the money spent on acrylic Valentine’s nails will pay off!
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For women looking for last-minute nail ideas for Valentine’s Day, you will love the next manicure idea on this list. Done in the splendid combination of pink & black, and accented with little hearts, it’s an easy design to give a try! If you don’t have many shades of pink available, just pick the one you have in your vanity, and it will still look as amazing as shown in the picture.
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February means the sweater weather is not yet over, which means you also need to give in to the sweater nails trend with a V-Day twist. These short coffin Valentine’s Day nails are completely winning our hearts over!
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Now, this is Valentine’s Day manicure that’s statement-worthy and includes all the sayings you’d want to dedicate to your beau on this special day! We also love the burst of colors in this design, which is such a breath of fresh air from the usual pink and red nails popular in manicures on V-Day.
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There’s no better occasion to shower your other half with love and cheekiness than Valentine’s Day. While there can be countless ways to do the same, one of the ways is also through your manicure. The “Be Mine” in scrabble design is enhanced by the cross-zero game with hearts and crosses further.
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You just can’t deny the subtle charm and elegance of the nude Valentine’s Day nail design with small hearts on the top. There are many iterations of the same presented on the list and here’s one for you to bookmark before you book your manicure appointment.
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When glitter is your favorite color, combine the love for the glimmer with Valentine’s Day manicure by picking red glitter nails and accenting them with one white nail topped with heart motifs.
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Just because you want to get a Valentine’s Day nails design doesn’t mean you only have to opt for pink Valentine’s Day nails or red nails, you can pick a pastel color and use a motif to signify the romance in the air. Above, purple hearts with a golden outline nods to the holiday yet employs a mellow color for the design.
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Another Valentine’s Day nails idea done in lavender combined with white and black accents. Lavender has become the IT color in the fashion industry. It’s also slated to become one of the most common hues in 2023. Making it your nail art color can certainly be a fashion-forward and modish choice.
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Now, this is a fun manicure to try on both Valentine’s Day & when you’re also celebrating friendship on Galentine’s Day! “XOXO” written on the nail means hugs & kisses and is an informal way of expressing deep affection, sincerity, and love. That’s why the term is found in abundance on V-Day cards and chocolates.
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When you want something subtly romantic for your Valentine’s, here’s a French manicure accented by a little heart to add romance without looking overdone. You can create the heart using a dotting tool or just use a sticker and place it securely to DIY these simple Valentine’s Day nails.
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These acrylic Valentine’s Day nails are both simple & classy. For women who want a nail design that’s sophisticated so they can wear them for 2 to 3 weeks after Valentine’s Day, this manicure idea can work well for you! It also can be easily recreated by any manicurist near you, so you don’t have to spend hours searching for the top ones in your area.
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To break the monotony of pink and red, we consciously made it a point to include other colors so you’ve got an option of creating Valentine’s Day Nail designs 2023 without the pink or red if you want to! Below, the nails are done in purple glitter with the accent nail enhancing the pattern by including a black and white geometric pattern with a cute little heart on top to exude romance.
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Ask anyone what color goes best with lavender and they will say white! Creating the half-half pattern with these two hues, here’s a manicure for your V-Day. Also, lavender is a great color to include in your mani! It has been named 2023’s hottest color by WGSN, and its calmness and digital serenity will be seen everywhere from your fashion to your decor aesthetic.
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If you’re looking for other symbols of love than the heart, butterflies can be a good pick. They are often released after the wedding ceremony in America to symbolize the love and promise of a blissful marriage. Spiritually, it also symbolizes genuineness and openness – important qualities to let a relationship thrive! Besides their symbolism towards love and happiness, it’s a great representation of the butterflies you still feel when you see your partner, and for all these reasons, we think they make a great addition to your Valentine’s Day nail ideas.
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Go simple this Valentine’s Day 2023 with this one of the simple manicure designs for a romantic day! It involves matte pink nails and an accent nail is done in glitter for a glamorous effect. You can choose any other color you like instead of pink, but if you’re picking a hue not associated with Valentine’s, just add a heart to make it relevant for the occasion!
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When you want your Valentine’s Day acrylic nails to be merged with the hottest trend in manicures, try psychedelic swirls. These swirls allow you to mix some of your favorite colors and can also be manifested in the form of a design or motif! While they are an inherently maximalist style, you can tone them down by restricting the swirls to just a part of the nail – like portrayed below! Given the intricacy, these nails are best recreated by an expert only.
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These pink Valentine’s Day nails are both glamorous and gorgeous. Besides red, pink is commonly associated with 14th Feb; wondering why? Pink is considered to be a combination of red and white. The former is associated with strong passion and love, while the latter means innocence and purity. It’s believed that pink has the power to exude both, and hence it gradually but surely became imprinted in the minds of the people as the Valentine’s Day color.
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Depicting the cute comic illustrations from Instagram is this manicure portraying them beautifully on some nails. We love how they are so neatly drawn and can only be done by an expert nail technician. Recreate this cute manicure on your nails – even if it’s for a week – for a reminder that love is in the air and it’s time to celebrate it with these small yet significant changes.
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These pink Valentine’s Day nails are elevated by ombre and glitter on the middle and ring finger for an aesthetic and striking appeal. You can recreate them at home, but if you want to last longer then acrylic or gel nails at a professional salon are recommended.
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We love this short Valentine’s Day nail design. For those who love the practicality associated with short nails or for new mothers who don’t have the option to wear long nails, short nail designs are the savior! Don’t worry. You can find plenty of stunning manicures for short lengths as well, such as the one featured above. You can also make the colors red & white instead of black & white if you like the vibrancy in your nails.
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When you just can’t let go of your classic ombre French nails, then make them Valentine-specific by painting a cute heart on the top.
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