20 Glamorous Red and Black Valentine's Day Nails for the Season of Love!

Can you hear the love chimes already? Valentine’s Day may be a month from now, but there’s no right or wrong time for romance, so why not immerse ourselves in the spirit of love if we feel like it? Give yourself a well-deserved pampering with these stunning designs of red and black Valentine’s Day nails! Do you prefer them short and square, or long and pointy? There’s a little something for everyone!

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Red and Black Valentine’s Day Nails

milky white nails with red and black french tips and mini hearts

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There’s something innately elegant, yet edgy, about the combination of red and black. This color duo is extremely versatile – it’s classic and classy which allows you to wear it on any occasion, and the bold contrast makes it really easy to play around with different designs. Let’s browse through some ideas to help you get inspired before your next appointment!

Felix the Cat Valentine’s Nails Design

felix the cat valentine's day nail design idea

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Do you remember the love story of Felix and Kitty, and how overwhelmingly happy she was when he gifted her a red rose for Valentine’s Day? If you, like me, grew up with this cartoon, you probably hold it very close to your heart, and if you don’t shy away from a more playful manicure, who better to put on your nails than the OG lover boy?

Heart-Tipped French Manicure

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If you want to be extra this Valentine’s give the classic French manicure a fresh spin with these black and red heart-shaped tips! They look chic, yet playful, and also look fantastic in pictures (just saying)!

black red heart shaped french tips with silver chrome outline

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You can make the hearts more defined by adding a thin silver chrome outline at the bottom of the tips. Or if silver’s not really your cup of tea, you can opt for gold!

Funky Mismatched Red and Black Valentine’s Day Nails

funky abstract mismatched black and red valentine's day nails

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For those who like to showcase their bold artistic personalities, this fun mismatched set is perfect for your Valentine’s manicure. Flames, hearts, crocodile skin prints, and abstract French tips? Yes, please!

Red Chrome Hearts

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Red chrome has been growing in popularity over the last few months, so this is the perfect time to jump on the trend! You can try the negative space technique, which creates a really nice effect that makes it seem as if the heart has been removed from the nail.