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7 Valentine's Day Nail Trends To Try

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7 Valentine’s Day Nail Trends To Try This Year
By Brooklyn White · Updated May 1, 2024

We’re almost at the end of January, which means that Valentine’s Day is approaching soon! We’re just 3 weeks out from celebrating our significant others, as well as all of the special people in our lives. We’ll also be turning looks from head to toe–and that includes our nails.

There are a few nail shapes that are uber trendy right now. Of course we have the lipstick nail that you’ve probably seen on our queen Megan Thee Stallion. Coffin shape are all the rave as well and you know square tips will always have a special place in our heart.

Read our interview with Maliibu Miitch about her passion for acrylics.

As far as designs go, there are a number of looks you can try that are sure to make you “ooo” and “ahh.” This set from @Nayelly_Nails on Twitter takes a softer palette, opting for baby pink, light purple and baby blue. They feature mini hearts, a few silver studs and a bit of glitter.

Love doing valentine nails 🥺 pic.twitter.com/VswRHDaXIt

— Nayelly_Nails (@nayelly_nails) January 23, 2021

If you’re not hitting the salon to get a fresh set, that’s okay. You can get some press ons from Mani X Press. They offer nails in a variety of sizes, so whether you’re looking for something short and sweet or you want to go long, you’re covered.

♡ 𝔹𝕖 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖 ♡

Nail set: Sweetheart
Shape: Long Sculpted Coffin
Matte finish, Size L

Valentines Day is to celebrate love, friendship and family. The true essence is LOVE. Love your partner, best friend and yourself ❤️ pic.twitter.com/s97UDPSjcW

— ✿ MANI X PRESS NAIL SHOP ✿ (@manixpressnails) January 18, 2021

Non-traditional nails are taking over this year, too. So, if you’re looking for something a little different than the standard pink and red, look no further than Photogenic Nails’ Ferrero Rocher set. Inspired by the quality chocolate brand, this short set of rounded stiletto nails blends the gold, white and deep, glossy brown palette that will make your boo smile and your mouth water.

7 Valentine’s Day Nail Trends To Try This Year

Powerpuff Girls’ nails (also called “retro heart nails”) are also a hot topic. They’re basically the final shot from the 90s cartoon and are all we can think about! They’ve been featured in other color ways, such as brown and blue, too.

https://twitter.com/theestallion/status/1331716447257591808
https://twitter.com/ellie3387/status/1334572427851018245

No matter your taste, there’s a nail design out there for you!

Keep scrolling for more nail inspiration.

Be a baddie on VDay no matter what your plans are 😉😘

Lekki Lovers Valentine’s Collection now available at https://t.co/SwYFLF5TpC! pic.twitter.com/IVHMR3TVky

— Lekki Luxe Nails & Press Ons (@LekkiLuxeNails) January 25, 2021

Since they are everywhere else early valentines set ❤️missing my work 🥺Go give my page a like and follow to see more gorgeous sets 🥰💅🏽Instagram – es_nailtech Facebook- ES Nail Technician pic.twitter.com/mBDSW50WPI

— Ellie Skedd👸🏼 (@ellie_skedd) January 18, 2021

In honor of Valentines’ Day pic.twitter.com/xns8xJOfOr

— Jaymi Montgomery (@FiercelySlayd) January 19, 2021
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