Our Fave Valentine’s Day Nail Designs for 2026

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s or Galentine’s, the day of love is officially here — and your nails deserve to be part of the moment.
Loved up, happily single, or just here for the vibes and the group chat plans? Whatever your status, one thing we can all agree on is this: Valentine’s is the perfect excuse to give your nails a little extra love.
From soft pinks and tiny hearts to glossy chrome and glittery finishes, we’ve rounded up our top Valentine’s Day-inspired nail designs to match every mood: romantic, playful, minimal or full-on love-struck.
Get ready to fall for your next manicure…
Valentine’s Polka Dots
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a polka dot manicure like this one.
Spicy Red
Red is our default colour for Valentine’s, and we’re obsessed with this fiery shade.
Mini Hearts
You can literally never go wrong with mini hearts, but on Valentine’s Day it’s a total MUST.
Matte Hearts
Hello matte hearts! We’re loving this cut out design for V-day.
Chrome Broken Heart
Not feeling the love this V-Day? No probs. This chrome broken heart set is for you.
V-Day Vibes
We have got major heart eyes for this contrasting polka dot set.
Mini Chillis
Ready to spice things up this V-Day? We’re obsessing over these teeny tiny chillis.
V-Day Dotties
One for the minimal nail art fans… This mini dot mani is super cute.
Simple Hearts
Pink base + sweet hearts = the perfect v-day manicure.
Minimal Chrome Hearts
These minimal, chrome hearts are perfect for V-Day.
Jelly Pink
Looking for a set that won’t look out of place past February 14th? Try a jelly pink like this.
Dripping Hearts
These fun dripping hearts are a vibe… V-day inspo = sorted.
V-Day Mix & Match
The fun details on this set are unmatched. V-day vibes or what!
V-Day French Tips
Red + pink + hearts + French tips = the perfect V-Day combo.
Contrasting Hearts
Not into red or pink for V-Day? This heart set is for you.
Chrome Love
This chrome love set is incredible, and definitely on our radar to pick from this Valentine’s Day.
Dump Him
Introducing the perfect anti-Valentine’s set…
Subtle Sparkle
Keep your V-Day mani on the down low with a hint of sparkle.
V-Day Frenchies
This alternating French tip is a big YES! from us.
Chrome Heart Swirls
Clean girls, this set is for you.
Cut Out Hearts
Show your nails some love this V-Day with a cut out heart mani.
Pink Auras
We are majorly crushing on this pink aura set, it’s the perfect match for the season of luurrrvvee.
Whimsical V-Day
Can’t decide on just one V-Day design? Paint them all! (And use this amazing set as inspo…)
Valentine’s Ready
We’re loving this mix and match V-Day set. Bows, stripes, polka dots… It’s the perfect combo.
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