There’s no need to go kitschy when it comes to a Valentine’s Day mani. Sure, you can draw little red hearts or just layer on a classic red or pink polish to get the job done, but this year’s celebrations require a little more effort. Whether you’re feeling like tackling tricky negative space artwork and stick-on studs or planning on booking an appointment with a manicurist, there are tons of options to choose from. From ombre tips you can’t stop staring at to multicolored glitter accents, these nail art ideas will get a lot of love come February 14.
Ahead, totally chic inspo that’ll guarantee you’ll crush the holiday this year.
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #1
Instead of sticking with a traditional red mani, embrace ombre. Just combine a bluish pink shade and a dark burgundy for the cool effect.
Image: @misspopnails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #2
Paint nails pink, but leave a half moon bare by your cuticles. Make your ring fingers stand out by painting them a fiery red shade.
Image: Imaxtree
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #3
We love this modern take on the classic French mani. Color your nails a deep plum hue, then finish them off with either white or pale pistachio tips.
Image: @tanyataylor
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #4
Go graphic with slanted triangles in candy pink for a pretty negative space look.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #5
The "adult glitter" nails at the Kate Spade New York Spring 2019 show were created by lightly dabbing hints of a sparkling bronze shade on top of a sheer peach pink.
Image: @julieknailsnyc
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #6
We’re really feeling this out-of-the-box layered squares nail art. And the red hot shade on top makes it Valentine’s Day-appropriate.
Image: @thehangedit
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #7
Sometimes less is more. Be a bit haphazard with a peachy hue by leaving some spots on your nails open.
Image: Imaxtree
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #8
Take pink up a notch by rocking rose quartz nails. You’ll love the subtle marbled effect and so will your SO.
Image: @karanailedit
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #9
Make a deep plum color pop with two-tone diamond accents.
Image: @sundays_studio
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #10
First, swipe a dusty rose on the top half of your nails. Then add pops of a metallic rose shimmer shade for a little pizzazz.
Image: @cassmariebeauty
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #11
Don’t just paint your nails, paint your nail studs. Opt for a soft pink base, then color square studs a bright red before affixing to your digits.
Image: @mpnails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #12
Elevate a basic ballet pink with gold glitter half moons at the base of your nails.
Image: @theillustratednail
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #13
These shimmering swoops even outshine Dorothy Gale’s ruby slippers.
Image: @nataliepavloskinails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #14
Mix it up for the holiday by sporting different colored glitter crescents along the bottom of each nail.
Image: @betina_goldstein
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #15
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to experiment with a little red on red. Paint your nails ruby red, then give them French tips in a maroon shade.
Image: @ritaremark
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #16
Apply a soft pink nail polish, then add random strokes of a darker pink boasting a bit of shimmer.
Image: @sally_hansen
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #17
Amp up bordeaux polish with strategic stripes on select nails.
Image: @tenoverten
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #18
Top off wide ruby stripes with navy tips for a fun spin.
Image: @aliciatnails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #19
Swipe on red and unexpected white in swoops at the top of bare nails for a striking yet understated look.
Image: @paintboxnails
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #20
Paint your nails a pretty petal pink, then add some sparkle to just your ring fingers.
Image: @oliveandjune
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2019 Valentine's Day Mani Ideas #21
A purplish pink stands out even more when paired with shimmering stripes.
Image: @purplenailbox
