If you’re going to spend your hard earned money on one thing this Valentine’s Day, sacrifice the waxy chocolates and spring for some pretty Valentine nails in 2023 instead. You can’t eat them, but you can stare at them while you eat other things.
And really, what’s the difference?
Valentine’s Day is the oft-overlooked holiday that falls right after the big guys: Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. It’s easy to forget about – or be bitter about, depending on your relationship status.
But we’re all for embracing its cheesiness! Just try the fondue and you’ll see why.
To celebrate all things love, these pink, red, and heart-dotted nail designs are the perfect companion to your other decor. Rock them for a romantic date or a fun Galentine’s day party with your friends. Or, to sit on your couch and watch rom-coms with some companion candy.
And let’s be real: we all know which plan sounds more fun.
21 Valentine Nails for 2023
1. Chrome Hearts Nail Design
Bust out the chrome nail trend and make it festive with this red heart design. He loves me: he loves me not. He loves my nails. Of course, who wouldn’t? Manifesting has been going really well for us this year.
2. Hand-Painted Cupid Nails
Don’t ask us how to do these, but please let us know if you figure it out. We’re staring at a lumpy blob of pink right now, and it’s not just the Valentine’s jello we ate for breakfast.
3. Pink Scooby Doo Press On Nails
Scooby Doo is the most relatable Valentine’s Day character: single, unbothered, and here for the snacks.
Available on Etsy
4. Heart Print French Tips
Creative French tips is one of our favorite nail trends in 2023. You can paint anything on your tips these days: hearts, flowers, a baguette, a bowl of mac and cheese. Can you tell we skipped lunch?
5. Conversation Hearts Nail Wraps
Nail stickers are the easiest route to perfectly manicured fingers, especially if your hand-eye coordination is lacking. Knuckle stickers are cute, too!
Available on Etsy
6. Dark Valentine Nails
Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Wednesday Addams way with these sexy black stiletto nails. These pair well with sexy lingerie and Rihanna.
7. Groovy Heart Press Ons
This retro-inspired design brings back the best of the ’70s and leaves behind the rest. Much like the girls on TikTok.
Available on Etsy
8. Pink and Red Strawberry Valentine Nails
This design features heart-shaped strawberries on alternating backgrounds of pink and red. That’s right: they’re strawberries. Not hairy hearts. Unless you’re into that?
9. Conversation Heart Tips
Your roommates won’t even be upset that you finished off the bowl of candy hearts without them if you’re wearing these press ons. We ate the one that said “good sharer” first.
Available on Etsy
10. Chocolate Dipped Valentine Nails
You might mistake these chocolate nails for the real deal when you wake up groggy and hungry in the middle of the night. Best to keep your bedside candy drawer fully stocked just in case.
11. Galentine’s Nails
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for celebrating romantic love. This is the perfect manicure to wear to brunch with the gals on February 13. Or February 15. Don’t let arbitrary things like time define you.
12. Long Candy Heart Nails
How many different ways are there to feature conversation hearts on your nails, you ask? Come back to us for an answer once the sugar kicks in.
13. Fiery Heart Nails
Showcase your burning love with this flame nail design. Then avoid rainstorms like the plague.
14. Black Musical Love Nails
If the number one thing you’re loving this Valentine’s Day is music, this set is for you. The chokehold Spotify Premium has on us…
15. Love Balloon Valentine Nails
Quick, snap a picture before these balloon nails float away and start a forest fire or something.
16. Heartbreaker Nails
Need some inspiration to dump the dude this Valentine’s Day? These purple brokenhearted nails will do just the trick. And hey, maybe he’ll catch the hint before you have to spell it out. Words over ten letters never were our specialty.
17. Red Kisses Nails
Who says hint-dropping needs to be subtle? All you want for Valentine’s Day are some Hershey’s kisses. Say it loud and proud, baby.
18. Lover Girl 3D Nails
Pinks, holographic silvers, and a sugared heart crystal adorn these 3D nails that can only be described as extra. Good thing we love extras. Extra fries, extra cheese, extra chocolate, you name it!
19. Simple Red and Black Heart French Tips
For the beginner nail artist in you, try out this simple heart tip design. All you need is black and red nail polish and a small brush. A pulse would likely help, too.
20. Pink Gummy Bear Nails
Your nails don’t have to scream, “Valentine’s Day” to be on theme. Just add some candy pendants and pink sparkly polish. Our neighbors would prefer if our nails stopped screaming, anyway.
21. Red Pop Art Nails
V-day is the perfect opportunity to try out the pop art nail trend with a red set like this one. Now if we can only figure out how to turn the rest of us into a cartoon, we can finally move onto our Animal Crossing island.
When she's not typing away on her laptop, you can find Laura working on her MBA at Boston College, listening to Taylor Swift, or sweating it out at an OrangeTheory class. Follow her on Instagram @LauraKristine21 and LinkedIn.
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