Yahoo Lifestyle 34 Gorgeous Red Nail Ideas Just in Time for Valentine's Day
These days, love seems to be on everyone's minds—and it can be on everyone's fingertips too, thanks to gorgeous red nails! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to head to the salon and get a manicure that matches that romantic theme.
There are plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to romance-inspired manicure ideas for February: short styles, red chrome nails and even dark red colors like maroon and burgundy. The possibilities are essentially endless.
Whether you're thinking of red French tip nails, one that includes heart elements, or even something that's completely different, we have the 34 best red nail designs and art for you to choose from.
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34 Best Red Nails
1. Red and Pink Ombre
What's a more classic combination for Valentine's Day than red and pink? This ombre set would be a cute choice!
2. Cat Eye Hearts
@nails_by_3llie gives a cute and sassy set with these glitter cat eye nails!
3. Matte Set
This matte manicure has an almost velvet look to it, which is perfect for a Valentine's Day set.
4. Classic Red and Gold
There's just something about red and gold together that screams luxurious, and this simple yet exquisite set from @houseofflourishnails says just that.
5. Dark Red Cat Eye
@houseofflourishnails adds depth to a dark red mani with that lovely cat eye effect!
6. Lovely Fingertips
This set is equally classic and fresh, and is sure to impress anyone you see this Valentine's Day!
7. Checkered Valentine's Style
Pale pink and bright red checkered Valentine's Day nails from @madnails.ut are definitely on our list to get this holiday!
Red French Tip Nails
8. Long Red French Tip
This bright red French tip set is so alluring! The bedazzled accent nail definitely helps too.
9. Matte With Glossy Tips
Add dimension to your mani with a bright red matte base and glossy red French tips like this set from @houseofflourishnails!
10. Heart and Cherry Frenchies
Cute hearts and luscious cherries adorn this adorable red set from @nails_by_3llie.
11. Matte Accent
Short square French tips are accented by a two-toned matte accent nail to make this mani fresh and exciting.
12. Ombre and Glitter
If you'd like to take a bit of a different approach to French tips, this set with ombre and glitter tips could be the one for you!
13. Modern Glitter
If you love standing out from the crowd, but also enjoy a great classic, this modern glitter French tip set from @nails_by_3lllie is the one for you!
Red Chrome Nails
14. Berry Chrome
We all love a good chrome set, but add texture like this from @houseofflourishnails and it really takes it over the top!
15. Almond Chrome
A good pointed almond shape never misses, and this chrome set from @madnails.ut is flawless!
16. Dark Red Glitter
Chrome and glitter are all the rage these days, just imagine how gorgeous your fingertips will look with both combined!
17. Cat Eye and Chrome
Chrome by itself is so pretty already, but chrome and cat eye? Count us in! This set from @bees.knees.nails will be the envy of everyone around!
18. Moody Chrome
Who doesn't love a good deep dark moody vibe like this set from @houseofflourishnails? It's giving vampy and we're here for it.
Red Valentine's Day Nails
19. Jelly Red
This translucent effect from @houseofflourishnails has us wanting to head to the salon asap!
20. Bright Red Oval
There's just something about a bright red set of nails that's so eye-catching, and this oval shape adds an even more timeless effect.
21. Love Notes
Writing a love note or letter for Valentine's Day is a great way to show your affections. It's also a great design to show off on your fingertips!
22. Coral Red
If you have a favorite shade of red lipstick, why not get your mani to match?
23. Candy Hearts
What says Valentine's Day more than those sweet little candy hearts? This set with the perfect pop of red from @nails_by_3llie is perfect for the upcoming holiday!
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Red Nail Designs 2025
24. Berry Red and Black Nail Designs
This matte berry red set is made more interesting with gold embellishments and black artistic designs.
25. Glitter and Stripes
The combination of shiny nails, glitter nails, and matte taupe with striped designs makes this mani extra interesting!
26. Golden Merlot
Wine colored nails, a pop of gold and a lovely design all combine to make one heck of a Valentine's Day mani from @nails_by_3llie.
27. Short Red Filigree
Add an artistic flair to your Valentine's set with intricate filigree designs like these!
28. Round Red Floral
If you're a floral lover, this set is perfect for you! The pop of red on the accent nail really ties the rest of the mani together.
29. Glitter Underneath
Including the underside of nails adds an element of surprise that's oh-so-gorgeous!
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Dark Red Nails
30. Short, Dark and Shiny
You can't go wrong with a classic square shaped nail, and this lusciously dark and shiny red is perfect for Valentine's Day!
31. Moody Glitter
This glittery red is dark enough to be moody, yet still warm and inviting.
32. Burgundy Shine
If you like even darker shades of red, this berry shaded burgundy set is the choice for you.
33. Deep Dark Maroon
Bordering on purple, this dark burgundy/maroon set is perfect for a more sultry Valentine's mani, especially if you're pairing it with your favorite flower!
34. Silver Lining
Amp up the shimmer with a glittery outline like this dark maroon set!
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