striped manicurePlanning your V-Day look isn’t just about picking out a cute outfit. On the most romantic day of the year, get in a festive mood by adding flirty details–like cute Valentine’s nails that will have you feeling the love right down to your fingers (and maybe toes). Because whether you’re coupled up or single and hanging with your galentines this year, a chic manicure is something we can all celebrate.

If you’re up for decking out your digits this Valentine’s Day in a subtly stylish and sophisticated way, read on. Straight from of our go-to manicure guru, nail artist Cassandre Banel, we’re bringing you tutorials for two pretty Valentines nail art designs that are totally DIY-able. Try them out on yourself or share the love with your galentine. Bonus: These manis will still feel fresh and fashionable on February 15. Our hearts are already racing.

Glitter Manicurevalentines nail art designs - glitter manicure

1. Paint 2 coats of light mauve or pink polish onto clean nails. Wait about 10 minutes for polish to dry.valentines nail art designs tutorial

2. Brush a small amount of pink glitter polish onto the corner of a makeup sponge, and dab the glitter onto the right side of the nail in a vertical pattern, as shown. (If you don’t have a makeup sponge, you can lightly brush the pink glitter in a horizontal motion towards the center of the nail, starting from the right side.)valentines nail art designs

3. Seal your nail art with a top coat!glitter valentines nail art design

Striped Manicure

stripe valentines nail art design
1. Paint 2 coats of pastel neon pink or your favorite light pink polish onto clean nails. Wait about 20 minutes for polish to fully dry.
valentines nail art designs step 1
2. Place a piece of scotch tape horizontally on the nail, about 1/3 from the left side in the photo as shown. You will want to make sure the pink polish is fully dried before doing this, so you can firmly place the tape on the nail.valentines nail art designs - step 2
3. Paint the taped-off side of your nail with light grey polish, and quickly but carefully peel off the tape once the area is filled to reveal your design. Seal your nail art with a top coat!
stripe valentines nail art design - step 3
Show us your cute Valentine’s nails on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus!