20 Ridiculously Cute Valentine’s Day Nail Art Designs

Ahh, Valentine’s Day. The day that we girls are guaranteed chocolates, flowers, and romance (unless it’s a leap year, of course, then it’s the girls’ turn to treat the guys). Since I love to theme-ify pretty much everything, I went on the hunt for some of the best and most appropriately romantic nail art tutorials to fit this love-filled holiday. So whether you’re going out for a fancy dinner, cozying up together on an outdoor picnic, or even just spending the night with a couple of your dearest girlfriends (and wine), make sure your nails reflect the charming yearly reminder of love.

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• 1. Love is in the Air
• 2. Love Letters
• 3. Cats in Love
• 4. Negative Space Hearts
• 5. Floral Hearts
• 6. Sailor’s Heart
• 7. Heart Tips
• 8. Key to My Heart
• 9. Ikat Hearts
• 10. Give Me a Kiss
• 11. Simple Heart
• 12. Color Blocking
• 13. Heart Stems
• 14. Dotted Hearts
• 15. Non-Red
• 16. Plaid Hearts
• 17. Lovebirds
• 18. Barbed Wire Heart
• 19. Heartbeat
• 20. Pastel Love

1. Love is in the Air

They say that when you’re madly in love, you have your head in the clouds; well, for the beginning stages, at least. If that’s how you’re feeling, then you may as well depict it on your nails, too!

2. Love Letters

Remember how many love letters you used to write and receive back in school? I don’t really get love letters anymore (it’s more like love post-its), but maybe I can hint with these adorable envelope nails.

3. Cats in Love

Is there anything cuter than these lovey-dovey cats? The pink tips give a nice little hint of romance, while the cats really bring home the love. All you really need is a dotting tool (a bobby pin will work just as well).

4. Negative Space Hearts

Negative space (or cutouts) on the nails are really trendy right now, so integrating that into your loved-up nail art is a great way to stay fashionable. This tutorial is especially perfect for those who aren’t so good with thin, perfect outlines.

5. Floral Hearts

If regular old hearts are just too boring for your booming personality, then this floral heart design may really catch your eye. Get ready for all the oohing and ahhing that you’ll be hearing, and people will fawn over your fresh and funky nails!

6. Sailor’s Heart

Take a dip in the nautical theme for something a little less obvious than floating hearts.  Although this design incorporates a few hearts, the blue and white stripes take the focus off somewhat, so it’s not quite as in-your-face as some of the others.

7. Heart Tips

This is one of my absolute favorite looks because it’s a bit more understated, yet it’s so damn clever and effective. Oh, and it’s super quick and easy to do! If you want the hearts to stand out even more, do them on a white background.

8. Key to My Heart

This concept really is so fresh and so much fun. If you and glitter aren’t the best of friends, though, just use black or any regular color nail polish for the key.

9. Ikat Hearts

Don’t you just love the use of the ikat pattern here to put a spin on the traditional hearts? I’m a fan of the pink combination, but you can use different shades of red or purple if you prefer. And if you don’t have three separate shades, use a bit of white to mix up what you do have to create the perfect color combination.

10. Give Me a Kiss

Instead of heart, make smooches! You can do these on a white background, too, but I actually really like the blue and red combination.

11. Simple Heart

So what do you do if you want a nice, subtle Valentine’s heart but just can’t seem to paint those perfect hearts, freehand? This tutorial shows you a genius way to make a stencil from washi tape so that you get a perfect heart for your perfect date.

12. Color Blocking

Try something a little more modern and a little less hearty with this color-blocking design. The color scheme gives you the Valentine’s feel, but you can still keep the look for a few days afterwards without feeling like you’re pushing it too far (like people who keep their trees up way past Christmas).

13. Heart Stems

Here’s a simple way to add a little something extra to your hearty nails; the vertical lines almost look like stems, making these look like flower hearts – a perfect combination!

14. Dotted Hearts

If you prefer something a little simpler and understated, then all you have to do is draw a heart on your nail. You can make one on each nail, or just go for one accent nail like in the video.

15. Non-Red

I had to put this one in to prove that you don’t have to feel bound by bright pinks, reds, or purples. If you simply aren’t a fan of those colors, then there’s no need to use them just because it’s February 14th. Pick your favorite color, add a heart, and you’re good to go!

16. Plaid Hearts

For a little something different, add some plaid to your design. You’ll be surprised to see how easy it actually is to create the lines with the right tools. The result is a perfectly themed design that’s fun, flirty, and girly.

17. Lovebirds

Create a charming Lovebirds Nail Art design with this easy-to-follow tutorial! Perfect for any romantic occasion, this step-by-step guide shows you how to paint cute lovebirds on your nails.

18. Barbed Wire Heart

If you’re a little more hardcore with a guarded heart, then you’ll really enjoy this one. The hearts still make it Valentine’s-ey, but the barbed wire makes it just that little bit less fluffy and cute. Awesome!

19. Heartbeat

Does your love make your heart skip a beat? Show it off with this awesome heartbeat pattern. It’s fun and cute, and offers a nice little twist on the traditional heart design. And don’t worry about the tape part not being perfect; you can fix any bleeding or irregular lines with the black outline.

20. Pastel Love

Pastels are perfect for the springtime, so the inclusion of some cute little hearts makes this an ideal, on-trend nail art design for the day of romance. You don’t necessarily have to stick with just pinks and reds – any pastels will look adorable with this!