As Valentine’s Day approaches, your clients may be starting to ask for some cute Valentine’s Day-inspired nail designs.

Whether they’re planning a cosy night in with their significant other or a fun Galentine’s Day celebration with friends, their nails will set the mood! If you’re looking for inspo, you’ve definitely landed in the right place!

From classic red hues to whimsical heart motifs and pink ombre gradients, we’ve curated a collection of the 20 best nail designs to make your client’s fingertips the focal point this Valentine’s Day. 💘❤️💌 💅🏻

1. Fluorescent Pink Tips 🦩

@charsgelnails_

@charsgelnails_

Perfect for clients that want to give a nod to V-day in a more contemporary way. We love these fun, fluorescent tips.

2. The Queen of Hearts ❤️

@gelalicious

Who can resist a classic French mani with adorable heart detailing? Subtle and chic and perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

3. Pink & Red – One of our fave combos! 🩷❤️

@gelsbybry

@gelsbybry

These stunning nails scream Valentine’s Day. We absolutely love the red and pink combo and cute heart detailing. Your clients won’t be able to stop staring at their hands!
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4. Blueberry Bows 🫐🎀

@elize_nails

@elize_nails

Leaning in the Bow nail trend of 2024, your clients can get ahead of the curve early with this stunning bow nail art. Who said Valentine’s Day nails had to be red or pink?  There are no rules!

5. Purple & Pink to make them wink! 💜🩷

@glitterbels

@Glitterbels

Such a dreamy colour combo! Glitterbels have nailed (excuse the pun!) this alternative Valentine’s Day nail art.

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6. All the pinks! 🩷💕💞

@gelalicious

@gelalicious

For clients who can never decide which shade of pink to pick, we absolutely love this mix-and-match pink set! It’s fun, cute, and girly!

7. Love is in the air! 😘

@glitterbels

@glitterbels

Punchy pops of pink complete with heart detailing? Yes, please! These beauties will be a hit with your clients!

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8. It’s giving GALentine’s! 💃

@sophiealice_nails

@sophiealice_nails

 

We love these super shiny, jelly-looking nails, complete with kisses and hearts. Perfect for Valentine’s Day OR GALentine’s Day!

9. Coquette Nails 🎀💗

@naileditbeauty

@Naileditbeauty

Leaning into the coquette nail trend, which is huge for ss24, these dainty bow nails are perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond.

10. Cute for Cupid ❤️

@by_hannahtaylor

@by_hannahtaylor

Another twist on the classic French manicure: we love the cute heart detailing, which is subtle and classy without being too much!

Hannah Used:

11. Valentine’s Swirls 🍭

@kcnailsx

@kcnailsx

A pop of pale pink and a cute red heart motif, what more could you want? Simple, chic and perfect for V-day!

Kadice Used:

12. Glossy & Simple ✨

@gieos.room

@gieos.room

 We absolutely love the subtle hint of shine with the metallic tip, which adds edge to these fun, girly nails!
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13. Red Stiletto Nails ❤️👠

@beholdbeauty.uk

 

@beholdbeauty.uk

These nails aren’t just super fun for Valentine’s Day- they are also cute all year round! We love the high-contrast red tip and white heart.

14. All you need is LOVE❣️

@samanthasbeautyroom_

@samanthasbeautyroom_

We are SO HERE for these cute, classic Valentine’s Day nails. Name a better combo than pink, red, and white?!

Samantha Used:

15. Get your heart racing 💌

@peachnailco

@peachnailco

We know your clients will love these sweet-rising hearts on a cute pale pink background for a simple, clean nail look.

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16. All Heart Eyed 😍

@xnailfairyx

@xnailfairyx

Let your clients mix and match with a different V-day print on each finger! We love the mix of polka dots and hearts.

Caz Used:

17. Creative heart tips 💖

@brushedbyleah_

@brushedbyleah_

Nothing says Valentine’s Day more than these super cute heart tips! We love the classic red and pink combo, but you could also mix it up with other colour combos.

18. Graphic Stiletto nails ❤️‍🔥

@ceenails102

@ceenails102

Looking for an alternative twist? Put a Y2K twist on your client’s Valentine’s Day nails with graphic detailing complete with hearts, carebears and fire flames!

19. Matters of the Heart 💋

@_nailsbyemmaa_

@_nailsbyemmaa_

Sweet, subtle, and easy to wear, these gorgeous Valentine’s Day nails are just the cutest! They’re perfect for clients looking for a wearable Valentine’s Day-inspired set.

Emma Used:

20. Anti Valentine’s  🖤

@by_hannahtaylor

@by_hannahtaylor

Perhaps your client isn’t looking for a classic Valentine’s Day set. Maybe they want to shake things up with a pop of black and a hint of pink?

Hannah Used:

 

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