Looking for a cute short Valentine’s nail design to rock for February 14th? Valentine’s Day is such a special holiday and one that you really want to be looking (and feeling) your best for. The great thing about Valentine’s is that when it comes to nails, it really is one of the best holidays for nail designs. From pretty Valentine’s colours such as red and pink to extra cute nail art such as hearts, there is a lot of really great options to choose from for your Valentine’s nails.
Without further ado, let’s kickstart this list of all the cutest short Valentine’s nail designs to get done for Valentine’s Day 2025!
1. Red & Pale Pink French Tips With Heart Nail Art
This is such an elegant yet fun nail design which just screams Valentine‘s.
Red and pink make for the ultimate Valentine’s Day colour combination. 🤭💅
2. Cat Eye Heart Nails
How pretty and cool is this set of cat eye nails?
You can find lots of tutorials on TikTok & YouTube which show you just how to recreate this look if you fancy DIY-ing your Valentine’s nails this year.
3. Playing Cards Nails
This is a nail design which you can really rock at anytime of the year but is also extra fitting for Valentine’s nails too.
For Valentine’s Day you will likely want to opt for strictly heart playing card nails.
4. Pink French Tips With Red Hearts Pattern
French tips which incorporate nail art is always such a stunning look and this nail design is no exception.
If you want a classic set of nails with a twist for Valentine’s, then this is the nail design to opt for this Valentine’s Day.
5. White Hearts Pattern Nail Art
So obsessed with how simple and classy this nail design is! 🥹🫶
6. Love Hearts Candy Nails
This is an extremely fun nail design that is based on love hearts candy.
The cool thing about this nail design is that you can really make this nail design your own by choosing what each nail says.
7. Red, White & Pink Wavy Nail Art
Everything about this nail design from the colour scheme to the nail art is just SO aesthetically pleasing!
8. Red Nails With Two Heart Nail Art Nails
You can never go wrong with a classic set of red nails and the two heart nail art nails make for the perfect Valentine’s nod.
The great thing about a simple short Valentine’s nail design like this is that you don’t have to get it done at a nail salon and it is relatively easy to recreate yourself.
9. Gold Glittery French Tips With Heart Nail Art
This is such a glamorous and cool design which is sure to impress your friends & family.
I always adore a set of nails which has a unique nail design for each individual nail but also manages to have a cohesive look across the whole set of nails. 🤩✨
10. Polka Dot Nails With Colourful Hearts
Love how fun and colourful this set of short Valentine’s nails is!
If you are someone who likes to have extra bright and bold nails then you should totally get these done at your nail salon.
11. Pink & Sparkly Nails With Bow Nail Art
Kawaii nails like this will always be one of my favourite nail looks.
These short pink Valentine’s nails make for such a pretty set of nails to see you through February.
12. Chrome Nails With Pink Hearts
Chrome nails are always a great choice when you want nails that are sure to stand out.
If you are planning on going anywhere fancy and want to be your most glamorous self, then chrome nails are such a great way to be just that.
13. 3D Bear Nail Art
How cute is this 3D teddy bear nail art? 🥹💖
3D nail art is always a fun way to celebrate special occasions and is a sure way to make your nails attract many compliments.
14. Stars & Cherries Nail Art
The nail art for these nails isn’t overtly Valentine’s-themed but the colour scheme really makes it SO fitting for some short Valentine’s nails.
15. Light Pink French Tips With Bow
This is another classic nail look which never disappoints.
Side note: Bow nail art is always popular but is even more so than usual at the moment and therefore the perfect addition to your nails if you want them to be extra trendy. 😌
16. Black Hearts Nail Art
So obsessed with just how elegant and pretty this black and white nail design is! 🖤
Black and white aren’t your typical Valentine’s Day colour combination but this nail design totally makes it work.
17. Chrome Heart Balloons
A lot of people like to get heart nail art for Valentine’s Day so if you are looking for some heart nail art but want to do something a bit more unique then heart balloons is a really great idea for your nails.
Can we take a moment to appreciate just how perfectly this chrome pink and chrome red pair together? 🤩❤️💖
18. Dark-To-Light Gradient Heart Tips
Gradient nails are such a cool look for your nails which you may not have tried before and this Valentine’s twist to the iconic look just makes the nail design all the more chic.
19. Commes Des Garçons Inspired Nails
This set of nails is sure to finish off your Valentine’s outfit and give it a little flare of luxury. 😌💅
20. Pink Aura Nails With Silver Sparkles
This is such a cute yet also edgy nail design which is sure to stun your friends & family.
The silver chrome twinkly stars TOTALLY elevate the look of this nail design.
21. Y2K Nails
Cute retro nail art in a Valentine’s colour scheme… what’s not to love? 💁♀️
22. Gold & Pink Hearts
To finish off this list, here is a very elegant pink & gold set of heart nails.
This is such a classy and chic nail look which is very simple yet also manages to look very glamorous at the same time.
Hope you liked this list of short Valentines nail design ideas and have found a nail design to use for your Valentine’s 2025 nails! Thanks for reading! 🙂
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