18 Valentine's Day Nail Designs You'll Fall Head Over Heels For

This classic half-moon design evokes a subtle romance with its white base and cherry red top coat. The easiest way to get this design is by placing a sticky paper hole reinforcement to the base of the nail and using a paint brush or Q-tip dipped in nail polish remover to smooth any smudged lines.

Candy-lovers, rejoice. These candy-inspired nails use negative space and fun stripes to ensure your most playful Valentine's manicure yet.

If you're not into pink or white, this manicure makes a glamorous option for Valentine's Day—and it's incredibly easy! Find your favorite three red polishes, from dark to bright cherry, and use tape to create gradient corners.

We don't know if we've ever seen something as preppy and cute as this pink houndstooth design. We have a feeling that Elle Woods has rocked this manicure from time to time!

This cuticle feather design uses fun colors to create a Valentine's Day look worth trying out this year. Switch up the colors to customize for your V-Day outfit!

This ultra-girly, abstract manicure layers different pinks for a rosy look that matches every Valentine's Day card you've been eyeing at the stationery store.

These might not be the only flowers you get this Valentine's Day, but they do make a worthy substitution for the real thing. Classic nude polish lets the bright red florals shine.

Layer a bubblegum pink on the bottom of this design for a subtle pop of color, following with a cherry red and vampy oxblood, for an eye-catching effect.

These nails let you hold your heart on your sleeve—or at least on your hands! This design is simple and romantic.

This dainty floral manicure uses baby pink, daisies, and a little glitter to make a girly statement. You'll be in style whether you're having a romantic dinner with your beau or attending a movie night with the girls.

Our favorite half-moon design makes another appearance in these lacquered oxblood nails. Negative space, created by using sticky paper hole reinforcements, changes up between nails from horizontal to vertical.

This isn't your typical picnic tablecloth pattern. The red, white, and pink checkered design is fun and festive for a Galentine's Day gathering. Using tape ensures the color does not bleed. Lock everything in with a strong, ultra-shiny top coat!

It's the reason for the season—or holiday? Wear it on your nails, if only for the week, for a festive reminder that love is in the air!

Show your lover that the stars are truly aligned with this manicure! Nude and cherry red make it subtle, yet very stylish.

This set reminds us of the classic Valentine's Day candy in all their pastel glory.

Shimmery nails are all the rage right now, so why not go bold with your nail design? This set mixes a trendy holographic finish with classic tiny Valentine's Day hearts.

These hot pink nails are still on theme for the holiday, but subtle enough for you to wear after the day of love has passed.