One way we love to celebrate a holiday is by channelling it through our nails. Orange pumpkins for Halloween, red and green for Christmas, and now, pink everything for Valentine’s Day! It’s subtle, and it might be something only we notice, but a cute design is the little pick-me-up we need. Now that we’re in the mood for love, we’re matching our nails to show it and these are the inspo designs we’re saving for our appointment.
Comme des Garçons Nails
If there’s a time when fashion and seasonal nails can collide, then why not take it? Considering Comme des Garçons’s logo is a cheeky heart, it’s easy to incorporate the googly-eye motif into our nails without anyone realising.
Evil Eye Nails
Love so pure and aligned, it needs the evil eye. A white base with the evil eye motif, these nails are simple yet full of meaning. Depending on how flashy you want to get, you can customise the design by adding more motifs, turning it into a pattern rather than a singular statement nails.
Gothic Hearts
For those who love and live in their dark colour palette, these nails still channel Valentine’s energy, without going bright. The metallic details add an extra edge, making this design look tough yet sweet.
Heart Cat Eye
A tried-and-true style that’s been trending ever since cat-eye nails were a thing. And we love it because it works—it’s subtle enough for everyday wear while also celebrating the season.
Mini Hearts
For those who want to make it clear that these are Valentine’s Day nails but in a demure way, a nude base with mini pink hearts will add all the playfulness you need while still keeping it easy to wear for the everyday 9-5.
Pink French Tip
Another demure design in case you’re not looking to go all out with the hearts. A pink (or red) French tip keeps things classy and elegant while elongating the finger due to its design.
Powerpuff Heart Nails
A bit cartoonish, but we absolutely love it! Referencing the end screen of The Powerpuff Girls, it’s almost as if the hearts are hypnotising you. What makes this design great is that you can customise it to any colour without losing the reference.
Red and White Polka Dots
With polka dot nails all the rage, it’s natural that this design would fall on our list. But we’re not talking about Hailey Bieber’s design, but rather a mix of red and white dots alternating on each hand. It’s fun, it’s cute, and it screams February 14.
