Updated by Alyssa Bueno on January 23, 2026 Love is in the air, and sometimes can be found in your nails. This Valentine’s Day, you can wear beautiful nail designs from gel to dip powder nails as a self-love gift to yourself. It’s time for you to check out Valentine’s nail ideas for your clients for this love month. We’ve compiled our top Valentine’s nail designs that iGel Beauties created for your nail inspiration. 1. Acrylic nails crystallized with red gems Are you going out on a fancy date? Celebrating a Valentine's-inspired birthday nail set soon? Here's an ideal acrylic nail topped with crystals and kiss marks. It's the perfect nail design if you're craving glamorous nails for this special day with your loved ones. You can mix and match the nail design with other Valentine's elements to make it even more elevated! iGel Beauty Iesha D Edwards created this beautiful nail design. Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DD172 Cozy CashmereDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (Pure White) 2. Chocolate and strawberry delight nails Need a little oomph factor for your nails? Try wearing these strawberry and chocolate-dipped inspired nails for Valentine's Day! You'll have fun mixing the nude color with browns and reds, making a delicious pair for your nails! It's a unique way to showcase your nail design skills and put a twist on Valentine's usual all-heart designs. iGel Beauty Regina Le designed this nail art. Products used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD172 Cozy CashmereDip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry BombDip & Dap Duo - DD073 At MidnightDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (Pure White)Dip & Dap Duo - DD087 Old Terra CottaDip & Dap Powder - DD112 Cherry BombDip & Dap Powder - DD126 Pine GreenDip & Dap Powder - DD224 I Beleaf In You 3. Pink and sparkly glam nails Pink nails are already cute; topping them off with colorful sparkles or flakes makes them an official part of the pink Valentine's Day nails club! iGel Beauty Wanda Jones Rosario designed these pretty pink nails. Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DD166 Heaven SentiGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 OzFlakes 4. Red and white stickers nail art If your client is leaning on simple Valentine's nails, then you can use this gorgeous nail art for inspiration. It may look minimalist, but it also makes a great statement for your next Valentine's Day nail set! If you're looking for a sign to use your Valentine's nail art stickers, then this is it! iGel Beauty Jennifer Wise Lenberger designs this sweet and simple nail art. Products used:Pro Gel Tips - PGT03 Medium CoffinDip & Dap Duo - DD012 Vintage LaceDip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry BombDip & Dap Duo - DD236 Pret-A-PartyNail Art Stickers - Valentine 13 5. Classic Red-Violet Nails Another shade of red that is great to add to your Valentine's Day nails. This month, we are all for dates, Galentine's meetups, self-love, and mental health care. If you want to wear no-fuss Valentine's Day nails, these acrylic nails are the right choice for you! Your nail client will also love the rich red-violet hues. iGel Beauty @mariposanailz created this nail art. Product used: Dip & Dap Powder - DD082 Fine Wine - Recommended For Dip 6. Dark red glam nails Why don’t you try this gorgeous acrylic nail art? If you or your client is up for the drama and glam, hit pause on the usual romantic and sweet Valentine's Day nails. There are crystals, line arts, and ombre designs happening all at once. It will no doubt make anyone fall in love! iGel Beauty @kristinascustomnails created this nail design. Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DD231 Love Potion #9Dip & Dap Powder - DD172 Cozy Cashmere 7. Ultra Stylish Pink Nails You can't deny that this acrylic nail art is one of a kind, and if you're up for a challenge, these Valentine's Day nails can stand out and push your boundaries as a nail tech. It's a creative powerhouse of avant-garde and French style; another excellent option for Valentine's Day. iGel Beauty @yamil_enviousnails designed this work of art. Product used: Dip & Dap Powder - DD209 Good Kisser 8. Fierce yet sweet pink nails Valentine's Day is a good reason for you to wear all-pink-inspired nails. You can be sassy and sweet at the same time by opting for stiletto nails sprinkled with glitter and line art. It's such a romantic masterpiece! iGel Beauty @nailsbyhami designed this nail art. Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DP01 Clear 16 Oz RefilliGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 Oz 9. Sweet cherries nail design There’s nothing wrong with wanting to sport dainty, simple yet aesthetically pleasing Valentine's Day nails. Make this cherry-infused acrylic nail art your go-to nail inspo this love season! iGel Beauty @nailsby_gwennie designed these lovely nails. Products used:Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (Pure White)Dip & Dap Powder - DD173 I'm Blushing 10. Chic pink nails with crystals Another simple Valentine's Day nail you can wear or create for your nail client. You can never go wrong with shades of pink for Valentine's Day! On Valentine's Day, we wear pink, and if you're up for something minimalistic yet classy, you can take inspiration from this nail design. It's hard not to adore how the round tips complement the delicate pink shade on this nail set. iGel Beauty @nailsby_gwennie created this nail art. Products used:iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 OzDip & Dap Powder - DD173 I'm Blushing 11. Red and pink crystals glam nails You'll paint the town red with this mix-and-match nail art. The pink and red Valentine shades are already lovely, but topping them all off with crystals and gems makes them full-on glam! If you're someone who loves red nails so much, then you can check out our Taylor Swift Red Album-Inspired Nails! One of our iGel Beauties created this beautiful nail art! Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DD023 Pale ShadowDip & Dap Powder - DD035 Mulberry - Recommended For Dip 12. Lavender and rose nails Valentine's Day doesn't have to revolve around red and pink shades. If you want to wear a nail set that screams romantic and sweet, try wearing lavender-inspired colors. It's so dreamy to look at those long nails, lovely shades of lavender, and the roses on top. iGel Beauty @isisnailz created this nail art. Products used:Dip & Dap Powder - DP01 Clear 16 Oz RefillDip & Dap Powder - DD017 StonewashedDip & Dap Powder - DD005 CrepeiGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 OzHybrid Pro 2.0 Wireless Rechargeable UV/LED Lamp Rose Gold 13. Romantic purple yam-inspired nails You gotta love the combination of cracked nail design and the matte x shimmer nails for Valentine’s Day! If you want a little bit of gloss and an avant-garde look without looking tacky, here’s a new nail inspiration for you this love month. iGel Beauty @lori_ nails created this beautiful nail art. Products used:iGel Match - 093 BarbadosiGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 OzHybrid Pro 2.0 Wireless Rechargeable UV/LED Lamp Silver 14. French mani- Inspired nails Want to take the romantic vibe up a notch? Why don’t you wear French mani for the love season? Add some rhinestones or gems, then voila, you’re good to go! You can take inspiration from iGel Beauty Christine Artoga. Products used:Pro Gel Tips - PGT06 Short SquareDip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (Pure White)PH BonderUltra Bond PrimeriGel Gel Base Coat 0.5 OzBuilder In A Bottle - ClearSculpture Gel BrushDiamond Sculpture Gel - Medium PinkJewelry Gel - No Wipe - 15mlNail Art Assorted Designs (12 Pcs) - 038Nail Art Assorted Designs (12 Pcs) - 042iGel No Cleanse Top Coat 0.5 Oz This love month, Valentine's Day nails are taking the spotlight. For nail techs and nail salon owners, it's the time when you should be more creative and passionate in what you do. 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