February 14 immediately conjures up the image of Pink and Red hearts when thinking about anything Beauty or Fashion-related. The same applies to manicures as well, but preferences for sweet and simple nails or elaborate designs filled with gemstones, shimmer, and sparkle differ for many.
But whether you prefer the former soft, understated looks or the most vibrant ones, here’s a curated selection of the most inspiring looks that come with a celebrity seal of approval.
Celebrity-Approved Valentine’s Day Nails Inspo:
1. Swirly Nails
This retro 70s-inspired manicure is so playful. The take of the complementary shades of pink, white, and brown over a nude base goes perfectly with the Valentine’s Day theme (pay special attention to the ring finger’s heart-shaped swirls; so cute). But, at the same time, since it’s not totally pink or red, the design is subdued enough to keep on until way after Cupid’s Day.
2. Barbie Jelly Nails
This sheer look, which got its name because it resembled the literal hard candy jellies, becomes the Trend of the Week every few months. For a V-Day take on it, we ought to look for pink and the recent image that comes into one’s mind when we think Barbie is well… Barbie, i.e., Margot Robbie of the infamous movie. Her simple Barbie pink nails are inspirational for kids and adults alike!
Extra: The nail artist of the beautiful look, betina_goldstein, has shared how to create the same look on her Insta!
3. Mismatched Manicure
The Valentine’s Day nail look that screams “Extra” with a capital E is this multiple 3D heart one. Dabbling up in Romantic colors of red, white, and pink, the bold look gets completed with the big red heart in the middle.
Tom Bachik, nail artist to the stars, comments on the significance of the gemstones chosen for Mrs.Gomez’s Valentine’s Day nails almond shape look, which couples can follow as well:
“On each of the crystal fingers, you’ll see one large stone outlined in gold. Those are ruby and aquamarine, which are Selena and Benny’s birthstones.”
4. Studded Nails
Even before the big kiss nails of the Short and Sweet Tour, Carpenter’s Pre-Espresso fame nails were just as beautiful, which can serve as inspiration for many. The large, negative-spaced hearts sparkle because of the tiny gemstones lining them!
5. Fuchsia Chrome Nails
For the easy Valentine’s Day nails, you can go out and get a few strips of a chrome nail lacquer that has become the viral trend in the industry for the past few months. It’s quite simple, just a few applications, and they are on point for Feb 14th without actually looking like they are created for the big day. Following, Jin Soon Choi, manicurist and founder of JinSoon, explains what chrome nails are perfectly:
“Chrome Nails look is all about that ultra-reflective, mirror-like finish that feels futuristic but still chic, and it works beautifully for anyone.”
6. Heart Accents
The Scarlet or any darker shade of red creates a more edgy persona, while a cute heart in the middle makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day; it’s romantic yet not too in-your-face at the same time.
Sydney Sweeney tried these Valentine’s Day nails designs as well, but with a twist. Instead of the white heart in the middle filling the maroon base, we see her carrying a huge heart-shaped negative space encrusted with a shiny nail jewel in the middle on the popular HBO series, Euphoria, that sparked her stardom:
Speaking of Miss Sweeney, here’s another one of her more dramatic Valentine’s Day manicures:
7. Coquette Nails
Combining two of the girliest nail trends, ‘coquette,’ which is basically everything white and pink bows/hearts with a Bubble Bath Nail base of pink and milky white polish, Sweeney wore these on a Galentine’s Day party. We can do the same as well with some nail charms and decals!
Julie Kandalec, a celebrity manicurist to stars such as Emily Blunt and Hailee Steinfeld, comments on her adoration for the cute choice as Valentine’s Day nails ideas:
“Before we would call it [Coquette Nails] Kawaii nails, which means ‘cute’ in Japanese, so I love that it’s coming back.”
8. Aura Nails
These long Megan Thee Stallion nails show that the trendy Aura Nails look can very well work as Valentine’s Day nails for girls as well. The most popular way for pink Aura nails would be to use a light pink base and add more vibrant-toned pinks around.
9. Criss-Cross Look
Another one from Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Emails I Can’t Send Time’ Era, these are definitely among the cutest manicures in our Valentine’s Day nails pink list. You can also get a beautiful contrast of two nail polishes like the Manchild singer’s when you opt for a light base with the darker pink criss-cross, each nail enhanced with a couple of pretty gems and a big heart in the middle.
10. 3D Decals
If you don’t want full-on chrome nails, then how about stealing Queen B’s V-Day look and opting for some tiny chrome hearts instead? These nails are bright and fit the theme well, which you can personalize with your preferred decals!
11. Halo Nails
Halo nails can become one of the most elegant Valentine’s Day nails ideas. So, you can go ahead and use the most common Love colors, red/pink and white, as a base and effortlessly carry the subtle manicure way after Feb 14th.
12. Pink Hearts
Hailey Bieber’s Valentine’s Day nails’ pink look is super cute, which I think teens and young adults will particularly get attracted to. They are super sparkly, well, because the top coat is of a literally sparkly glitter nail polish used to complete the sweet design!
13. Heart French Tips
A dramatic take on the classic French Tips, the red heart edges are for those who want a bold manicure! The viral trend started around COVID, but works well for Valentine’s Day nails 2026.
14. Tiny Red Hearts
Have to add these classic tiny red hearts close to the nail tips that look like they are indeed flying away. You can go to an artist for these or try some nail stickers for the same effect at home.
15. Valentine’s Day Nails French Tip
Millie Bobby Brown’s cute look features the classic pink tips topped up with sparkly nail gemstones. Look closely, and you’ll find some new Valentine’s Day nail inspo, i.e., using stars instead of the popular heart shape.
Your nail stylist will apply a transparent topcoat to prevent chipping for this beautiful look, so if you are at home DIY-ing Valentine’s Day nails, French Tips, you should be too!
Frequently Asked Questions on Valentine’s Day Nails 2026
Q. What are Ombré Valentine’s Day Nails For Girls?
Ombré Valentine’s Day nails follow a pattern of a flawless gradient effect over the nails that are most popularly done with pink and white.
To make them extra special for the day, you can get Ombré Nails with a Butterfly or micro florals or with Glitter Tips!
Q. What Are Some Simple Heart Valentine’s Day Nails?
If you are specifically looking for heart symbols that are on theme but not as difficult as negative space designs or nail charms, then you can try some heart stickers over a light base, decals, or even these tiny red heart nails as seen on Hailey Bieber:
