12 Ways to Decorate Your Nails for Valentine's Day

12 pretty valentine's day nail designsThis February 14, love is at your fingertips. Or something like that ... Celebrate the holiday and punch up your style with these 12 pretty nail designs. You'll fall in love with at least one of them.













Make a statement ... or 5
1. Make a statement ... or 5
Make each finger stand out by giving it a different style. You can even make each nail look like a different type of Valentine's Day candy.


Stained glass
2. Stained glass
This stained glass design will give you a unique and modern look. There are lots of potential color combinations, too!
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Ruby slippers
3. Ruby slippers
These ruby red nails are sexy like any red nail, but the sparkle adds extra playfulness.

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Black and red
4. Black and red
Give your nails a bit of an edge with a hint of black. It's perfect for a Gothic look.


Winter love
5. Winter love
These nails looks like a cozy winter sweater. They're the perfect mix of Valentine's Day celebration and snowy white winter.


Mini hearts
6. Mini hearts
Add some hearts to a French tip for a simple Valentine's Day look. It's subtle enough to wear to work, and it won't look outdated on February 15.


Splatter paint
7. Splatter paint
Not feeling cutesy about Valentine's Day? We're not sure if this is supposed to be dripping blood or splatter paint, but we love it.

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Sweetheart peppermint
8. Sweetheart peppermint
Dress up your nails with peppermint swirls and a jeweled heart. You can also change colors for more of a lollipop look.


Pink and gray
9. Pink and gray
Get a simple look with a single pink stripe through a gray painted nail. The color combination is subtle, but sweet.


A different shade
10. A different shade
This simple idea packs a punch. It's perfect for people with less nail design experience.

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Love tips
11. Love tips
Who knew a French manicure could be so bold? Here's a heartfelt twist on a nail classic. It works best on pointy nails.


Owl cuteness
12. Owl cuteness
Whoooo loves you? These pink owls are adorable any time of the year and are sure to get attention.

- By Jaime Morrison Curtis

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