photo: via instagram.It's that time of year, friends. Valentine's Day is approaching, and there's a whole lot of love in the air. And, in our case, that love is mingling with nail polish fumes. Because what butter is to bread, nail art is to holidays — you could have one without the other, but why would you?
That being said, we've rounded up the best Valentine's Day nail designs that Instagram has to offer, just in time for February 14. From the classic to the quirky, we guarantee you'll fall for at least one of these out-of-the-box designs. So, push back your cuticles, whip out your file, and prepare to feast your eyes on V-Day nail art like you've never seen it before.
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Heart Monitor Nails
Does your sweetie make your heart beat faster? Keep it in check with a medical mani. This one takes a seriously steady hand.
Does your sweetie make your heart beat faster? Keep it in check with a medical mani. This one takes a seriously steady hand.
Heart Balloons
This balloon design reminds us of simpler times: It's G-rated, wholesome, and just plain cute.
This balloon design reminds us of simpler times: It's G-rated, wholesome, and just plain cute.
Cupid's Arrow Nails
Let's all take a moment to admire that perfectly placed accent nail — Cupid must have struck again, 'cause we're in love.
Let's all take a moment to admire that perfectly placed accent nail — Cupid must have struck again, 'cause we're in love.
Heart Tips
We heart this simple, yet impactful design.
We heart this simple, yet impactful design.
Food Is My Valentine
Love comes in many forms. Need we say more?
Love comes in many forms. Need we say more?
Love In Bloom
A blue base color means this spring style won't look stale come February 15.
A blue base color means this spring style won't look stale come February 15.
Love Is A Maze
One nail, one big message: Quit playing games with my heart!
One nail, one big message: Quit playing games with my heart!
Simple Heart
Who says V-Day nails have to involve pink? We're getting winter-wonderland vibes from this sweet 'n' simple design.
Who says V-Day nails have to involve pink? We're getting winter-wonderland vibes from this sweet 'n' simple design.
Love Letter Nails
This design is totally "aww"-inducing. We love this modern nod to an old-fashioned tradition.
This design is totally "aww"-inducing. We love this modern nod to an old-fashioned tradition.
Pixelated Heart
Talk about finding love online — this Instagrammer nailed geek chic to a tee. Check out that shading, too.
Talk about finding love online — this Instagrammer nailed geek chic to a tee. Check out that shading, too.