Valentine’s day is around the corner and it usually comes with the cheesy notion of red roses, chocolate cakes, gifts and cute little hearts all over your nails. While it is always great to symbolise the love month on your nails, we went ahead and compiled some of the unique Valentine’s day nail art ideas that you wouldn’t mind keeping on even after the 14th of February. It still includes cute little hearts, with shades of pinks and reds, but in a more subtle, wearable and chic way. We’re talking red abstract nails, velvet textured hearts, tie-dyes and the classic pink and red manicure.
Whether you’re a fan of minimalist masterpieces or fun prints, ahead, you’ll discover 8 of our favourite Valentine’s Day nail art designs that are cute but not corny.
ABSTRACT RED
These minimalistic abstract red nails by celebrity nail artist Tom Bachik are a statement-maker and one to add to your list.
MINI HEARTS
Want to make a heart manicure instantly cooler? Do it in velvet. These dark pink velvety hearts on a bed of baby pink nods to the season of love with a beautiful play of texture.
RED TIPS WITH HEARTS
These french tips in gradients of pink are a classic spin to your regular French manicures. The hearts in the centre complete the design and will have you V-day ready in no-time.
RED AND PINK TIPS
Why choose between reds and pinks when you can combine them both, these french tipped nails with contrasting colored hearts are love at first sight.
PINK TIE-DYE NAILS
Something about pink tie-dye in romantic hues of pinks and whites plays with our heart strings. Spice it up by having few nails painted in pink French tips for some added flair.
RED NAILS WITH A TWIST
Reverse French tips are super in, but making these tips into the shape of a heart is taking it a notch higher. The red heart tip is a playful V-day twist on the classic French manicure tip and we are all for it.
BABY PINK OMBRE
Bright fuchsia and baby pink are an exceptionally cute combination. We love it even more when mixed with French tips and little playful hearts.