Valentine’s Day Nail Trends: Love at First Sight!

02/13/2025

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to let your creativity shine through nail art. Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or just indulging in a little self-care, this season’s nail trends are all about expressing yourself in new and exciting ways. While pink and red will always have their place, 2024 is about breaking the mold and exploring fresh takes on romance-inspired nails.

Who says hearts have to be pink or red? Love comes in every color, so why not let your nails reflect that? A bold, unexpected look like this cheetah print design from @fiepedersen.dk proves that Valentine’s nails can be just as wild and fierce as they are sweet and romantic. 

If texture is your thing, we are crushing on this Sabrina Carpenter-inspired set by @nails.by.chalyn. The 3D ribbons and cherries bring so much dimension, while a pop of blue adds an unexpected twist to the classic Valentine’s palette.

And, of course, we can’t forget the timeless elegance of a French manicure. This long oval set by @jg.touch takes things to the next level with a delicate French halo and intricate handmade hearts, proving that romance is in the details. 

For those who prefer a more understated nod to the season, @gelxbyjae’s clean nude nails with subtle red accents offer the perfect balance of simplicity and charm. The heart-shaped cherries add a playful yet refined touch, making this look effortlessly chic.

But if you’re feeling a little extra sweet, why not take inspiration from dessert? Chocolate-covered strawberries always make hearts skip a beat, and this tic-tac-toe-inspired design by @NailsbyNancyb is giving all the delicious Valentine’s vibes.

No matter your style, there’s a love-filled nail design waiting for you. If this season’s trends have you inspired, don’t miss the new Freestyle Nail Art video “Heart of Class” by Anna Sosino, now live on GlossaryLive.com! 💕

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Alisha Rimando

Alisha Rimando started her journey in the nail industry working in a salon and soon became an educator. She immediately fell in love with teaching and found herself traveling the world as an educator, competitor and hand model for World Champion, Tom Holcomb. 

Alisha has authored and/or contributed to more than 10 textbooks and supplements for Cengage Learning including Milady Standard Cosmetology and continues this honor year after year. Alisha became a session artist for magazines, designers at NY Fashion Week and was even featured in Jennifer Hudson’s Spotlight video. She also spent 3 years as Training Director at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas where she earned her reflexology license and trained over 360 nail technicians in 31 locations across the USA in the art of natural nail care.

Now she brings her experience and passion for the industry to GlossaryLive. GlossaryLive.com is a beauty & nail educational platform where you can feel confident that the information you are receiving is factual, the techniques tried and true, and the instruction… second to none. Learn basic nail applications to master-level nail art techniques from world-famous veteran nail competitors, judges, educators, authors, and industry gurus. At GlossaryLIVE, you can find advice on your business, check up on industry news, find resources, ask questions, and more. The first ever true global NAIL community!

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