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13 Simple Yet Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Nail Ideas You’ll Fall In Love With

Posted by Ren Wu

Simple Valentines Day Nails

Whether you have a romantic dinner date or a fun girl's day planned for Valentine's Day, you can't show up with undone nails. There's nothing more charming than a cute Valentine's Day manicure, and we're sure you agree!

Keep reading, and we'll share our 13 favorite Valentine's Day nail designs that are simple yet tasteful.

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#1. Love Bomb

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There's nothing better than pretty pastels for Valentine's Day!

A romantic holiday calls for sweet and serene colors like this blush pink, cool blue, and classic red. This gorgeous combination is the perfect accessory for your evening outfit!

#2. Love Birds

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What's more cute and charming than nail art with love birds?

The bright pop of orange, yellow, and green on the pastel pink background makes this look all the more creative and unique.

#3. Beige Chrome

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Chrome nails are as popular as ever. A chrome finish is a sleek and stunning way to turn a simple manicure into an artistic masterpiece.

For this look, we paired a beige base with red designs and a chrome finish.

#4. Ombre Hearts

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What's not to love here? You've got an ombre blend, dainty white hearts, and hot pink - the perfect design for a lovey-dovey Valentine's Day!

Plus, it works well on any nail length, whether you have inch-long talons or short square nails.

#5. Black Lace

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In February, you likely see a lot of baby pinks, bright reds, and blushes - after all, Valentine's Day is right around the corner!

But what if you're not a fan of those fabulous and firey shades? Instead, you can go with this sexy and sophisticated black lace manicure, which features a milky white base and dainty black lace.

#6. Tiny Hearts

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Photo Credit: @lolo.nailedit

Do you like simple and minimalistic nails? This barely-there look is ideal for those who like laid-back and toned-down manicures.

With a pale pink base and tiny red hearts, this look is like a kiss for your nails. It goes with any outfit or occasion, whether Valentine's Day involves binge-watching TV and eating discount chocolate, or a romantic dinner and drinks with your significant other.

#7. Coquette Bows

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Photo Credit: @perlitasnails

The coquette nail trend is having a ✨moment✨.

Complete with chrome bows, pink French tips, and long almond nails, this manicure is going to be your BFF this Valentine's Day.

Bonus: Coquette Nails That Are Cute and Charming

#8. Classic Red

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Photo Credit: @beautyby_erandy

If you can't make up your mind, these classy red nails will save the day.

The pearl-encircled hearts and velvety red nail polish make this manicure great for a romantic evening. The long stiletto shape adds a vintage feeling.

#9. Pink Aura

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Photo Credit: @marsthesalon

Though the precise blending may look challenging, it's actually easier than it seems with the Color Block M319 nail stamping plate. Just us a pale lilac and bright pink nail polish to recreate this look.

#10. Picnic Day

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Photo Credit: @annblossomnails

Square nails are making a noticeable comeback - just ask Taylor Swift or Meghan Markle!

Square nails are perfect if you like a shorter nail length, and this manicure proves that! The funky combination of checkerboards, tiny hearts, and flowers gives us plenty of positive vibes and happy feelings.

#11. White and Gold French Manicure

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Photo Credit: Glamour

Talk about a classic French manicure!

The pale pink base, alongside the gold accents and white details, make for a simple and sweet manicure.

#12. Alternating French Manicure

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Photo Credit: @bycheznails

This striking contrast was made by alternating pink and red polish (though you can swap these colors out for any polish of your choice.) Talk about an eye-catching and ultra-chic manicure!

If you are looking for an easy and effortless way to re-create a French tip, look no further than our nail stamping kits. Though you could try and use a thin detail brush to re-create this look, it won't be nearly as easy as it would be with a nail stamping plate.

With our nail stamping plates, you can easily copy-and-paste your chosen design on your nails - no fuss, no hassle!

Whether you're creating a spooky manicure for Halloween, or something tasteful for Valentine's Day, we have hundreds of designs to choose from.

Here are a few of our favorite nail stamping plates for French manicures to get you started:

  • Kaleidoscope French (M461)
  • Abstract French (M533)
  • Wavy French (M539)
  • Lacey French (M477)
  • French Cloudscape (M403)
  • Pardon My French (M052)
  • Winter French (M447)

#13. Chrome Magenta

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Photo Credit: @phoebesummernails

This hot set of nails is made with magenta nail polish and a touch of chrome powder.

The result? A striking manicure that is sure to steal the show this Valentine's Day!

Keep Reading: 6 Bubble Bath Nail Ideas That Are Perfect for Minimalists


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