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10 love-themed manicure ideas for Valentine’s Day

Nails to match your heart eyes

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Content Producer / February 08 2022

Valentine’s Day is a made-up hallmark card holiday used to capitalise on the love of millions.

Filled with giant teddy bears and heart-shaped chocolates that trigger our natural gag reflex, it’s enough to make any sensible person go full Grinch on the romantic holiday.

But the one silver lining of the lovefest is that it’s a great excuse to try out some heart-themed manicure ideas.

Been dying to give the jelly stamper French manicure hack a red-hot go? What better time to put a few bells and whistles (or love-centric iconography) on the whole experience?

Whip out a detail brush and your favourite red nail polish (or alternatively haul ass to the salon), because this Valentine’s Day is all about giving the (well-painted) middle finger to archaic romantic traditions.

Here’s some ooey-gooey Valentine’s Day manicure inspiration to get you going…

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Mix up your French manicure with alternating patterns and heart designs (obvs).

Image credit: @peachinails

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Really dig your nails into the holiday and switch the shape of your traditional nail tips to Cupid’s bow-shaped hearts.

Image credit: @kourtneykardash

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A simp for a clear coat? Honestly, same. Keep things minimal with a slim line of ruby red along the edge of your nail.

Image credit: @nailbarmke

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The girly tone of Valentine’s Day throwing off your fit? Pop a sliver of electric pink on the tip of your nude manicure to keep your wardrobe workable.

Image credit: @polishedbylolo

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Keep ‘em guessing with a heart-themed mashup of a manicure.

Image credit: @polishedbymakayla

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This set by Chanel nail artist Betina Goldstein is very much giving “don’t hate the player, hate the game” vibes.

Image credit: @betina_goldstein

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Want a Valentine’s Day manicure that looks unintentional? Steer clear of traditional motifs and colours, going instead for something like this monochromatic hot pink set.

Image credit: @no29naillounge

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If they were to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the chaotic universe that is Euphoria, nails would be covered in pink glitter and gemstones like this unconventional set of nails.

Image credit: @mannequin.hands

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Throw it back to the ‘90s with a purple-hued palette that makes you look like you’re a member of the Kelly Kapowski fan club.

Image credit: @rmnailtech

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Want to try something fun but don’t have the skills (or moolah) to get too fancy with it? Paint your nails a bright hue and try some easy nail art ideas.

Image credit: @madis.manis

Planning on spending Valentine’s Day with your homies? This is the best in beauty for celebrating Galentine's day.

Main image credit: @betina_goldstein, @polishedbymakayla, and @nailbarmke.

Briar Clark

Briar is a Content Producer at BEAUTYcrew. Her 'down for anything' attitude has resulted in more than a handful of hair transformations, and she doesn't mind being used as a guinea pig for the industry's most unusual products and treatments. Her work has also appeared on Girlfriend and Beauty Heaven.