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February 6, 2024

17 Valentine's Day nail art ideas to try or bring to your next mani appointment

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Whether you're looking to elevate your glam game or trying to find festive ways to celebrate Valentine's Day, a great place to start is with your nails.

While there are are pretty pinks and ravishing reds that will certainly give a nice pop to your mani, there are cool nail art designs for minimalist, maximalist and everything in between.

"GMA" has searched far and wide across the internet to find super cute nail looks to consider for your digits this year.

Scroll down and get ready to screenshot your favorites!

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Floating hearts

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You can't go wrong with these floating, sparkling hearts.

Mattes made in heaven

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Now, here's the perfect mix of classic red meets modern matte.

Artsy and amazing

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This visual feast for the eyes is equal parts artsy and amazing.

Ace of hearts

Play the perfect hand and manicure with this lovely Ace of Hearts-inspired look.

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Roses are red

These rosey accent nails are simple, chic and perfect for Valentine's Day.

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I heart you

Show some heartfelt love for your nails with this heart-tipped mani.

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Puncy brights

Nailing Hollywood created this punchy, fun look with just a few easy-to-follow steps shared in the video above.

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Sweet Swirls

This sweet swirl look is a keeper you can't go wrong with.

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Where is the love?

You'll want to wear these white lines and shapes far beyond Valentine's Day.

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Swoon-worthy shapes

Can't choose one nail shape? No problem! This ruby red look allows you to go with several.

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Dreamy foil

This pink foiled french manicure look has the silhouette of a heart and a mesmerizing metallic finish.

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Dreamy foil colors in the silhouette of a heart.??

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Graphic Red

Get graphic and have fun with a red and black based nail looks like this.

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Ojeyi sürmeye baslarken hiçbir sey planlamadim, hersey tirnagimin yarisini bantlamakla basladi ve sonuç ortada.?? Nedense bu asimetrik görüntü benim çok hosuma gitti. Siz neler düsünüyorsunuz? ???? ??H&M Parisienne • • • #nailart #nail #asimetric #mattenails #rednailart #naildesigner #naildesign #tirnaksanati #tirnaksüsleme #nailsofinstagram #nailpolish #nailsaddict #434489

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Galentine's Day Glitz

Glitter-dipped tips never gets old, and always shines bright.

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Never gets old . . . #the valleynyc #nailart #nails #nailgame #nyc #gel #gelnails #chicnails #glitternails #newyearsnails #holidaynails #valley15#xheni

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Pastel Pops

Who said you have to stick with red and pink for Valentine's Day? Break the rules by trying a vibrant mix of pink and green.

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New DIY design! A better look at my latest try, which I did the other day at home and reminds me of a Paintbox design I like a lot. I need to try again soon using a striper brush (thanks, @misspopnails!). But I think they turned out pretty cute, right? #michelleleenails

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Floral Digits

Instead of looking for fresh flowers that will die, put some on your fingernails that will last a little longer.

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floral digits on Julia @juliamurphree using @essie: ??ballet slippers, ??off tropic, ??tart deco, ??fifth avenue, ??as if, ??bikini so teeny, ??pansy, and ??good as gold. #nationalnailpolishday #nnpd #essielove #essiepolish #nailpolishonly

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Dainty Dots

If you're not totally sold on nail art yet, start with a miminal dotted design like this one.

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Be unexpected // #repost pc: @betina_goldstein #laurenb #laurenbpolish #healthynails #nontoxic #nails #greenbeauty #veganbeauty #notd #polish #vegan #7free #crueltyfreebeauty #cleanbeauty #nailsofinstagram #summernails #nailart

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Chic Squares

Capture a great nail selfie with round shaped nails decorated with cool red squares.

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Valentine’s Day but make it (low-key) nail art ...and grown up. #ManiMonday ??

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Editor's note: This was originally published on Feb. 12, 2019.