3 Valentine’s Day Nail Designs Guide

Get Ready for Valentine’s Day with Stunning Nail Designs

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and style with unique nail art. We have collaborated with the talented nail artist and educator, Lauren Hoehn, to bring you three stunning nail designs that will capture the spirit of love and romance. Whether you’re celebrating with a special someone or simply indulging in some self-love, these nail tutorials will ensure you stand out in style.

Marbled Flower

The Marbled Flower design combines elegance and artistry, perfect for any occasion.

1. Start by applying two coats of a light pink or nude polish for a subtle base. Seal it with a matte top coat.
2. Apply an ink of a similar color to your nails and let it dry.
3. Use an acetone-dipped brush to manipulate the ink into a marble pattern.
4. Protect the ink work with a top coat.
5. Paint on petals using no-wipe gel paint and cure them.
6. Repeat the petal-painting step to add more depth to your flower design.
7. Dot a yellow gel paint at the center of the flower and finish with the top coat of your choice.

I Heart You, Now Leave

This playful design is a whimsical take on Valentine’s motifs with a touch of nature.

1. Apply two coats of a light pink or nude polish.
2. Use a fine liner brush to paint leaves using light green gel paint, then cure.
3. Repeat the process with darker green leaves for contrast.
4. Enhance the depth by adding mid-tone green leaves.
5. Dot pink and red circles in pairs along the leaves, connecting them to form tiny hearts.
6. Add random lighter pink and white dots for a finished look, sealing with your favorite top coat.

Pink Tweed Broken Heart

The Pink Tweed Broken Heart design offers an edgy yet romantic flair, perfect for making a statement.

1. Begin with a white base on two nails and draw two sides of a heart.
2. Fill in the heart with white texture art gel and cure for 60 seconds.
3. Enhance the texture with fine, light peach lines.
4. Layer with light pink lines for additional detailing.
5. Use a fine liner brush to sketch thin black lines within the heart.
6. Outline the heart in black for a striking finish.

Experiment with these tutorials and let your nails become the canvas for Valentine’s creativity. Happy styling!