15 Velvety Valentine's Nail Ideas for a Luscious Look (2024)

Fuchsia Velvet Heart Nails

We have yet to find a color that doesn't look great in velvet—red and blue are two of our favorites—but there's something especially stunning about a velvety hot pink. Nail artist Phoebe Summer created this nail look using DND Gel Polish ($12) in Frostbite and Sunset Suede.

Pink and Red Heart Velvet Nails

Looking to incorporate more than one color into your velvet Valentine's Day nail look? Here, nail artist Aistė Haas went with a peachy-pink velvet base topped off with red and bubblegum pink hearts. So cute!

Mauve Velvet Nails

Since velvet nail polish is so alluring on its own, consider opting for a solid velvet Valentine's Day mani. For this mauve velvet nail look, nail artist Amy Tran used Icegel in the shade Dove No. 1511 from the Mist Star Galaxy set ($16).

Baby Pink Velvet Heart Nails

Negative space velvet heart nail looks seem to be quite popular this year. To create the cutout nail art, Haas used a fine-lining nail art brush to trace the shape, then filled in the outside.

Ruby Red Velvet Nails With Layered Heart Accents

Red velvet works beautifully for Valentine's Day. Nail artist Jeanette Flores created this set in less than 10 minutes using the Daily Charme Retro Hearts Stickers ($5).

Silvery-White Velvet Nails

Prefer more neutral manicures? Silvery-white velvet nails look romantic and chic, making them suitable for Valentine's Day and beyond. To get this look at home, snag a bottle of the Daily Charme Cat Eye Gel ($19) in Kitty.

Neon Heart Velvet Nails

Haas' fans went absolutely wild when she posted this neon sign-inspired velvet mauve nail look (and we can understand why). Given its intricacy, this is one nail look you'll likely need to book an appointment to achieve.

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Barbie Pink Velvet Nails

The movie may have come out last year, but Barbie remains top of mind—and Barbie-inspired sets remain at the top of our manicure inspo boards. So, these hot pink velvet nails are an obvious choice for Valentine's Day. As an extra cute touch, Flores decked them out with pale pink hearts and sparkle stars.

Velvet Heart Accent Nails

You don't need a full coat of color to make your Valentine's Day velvet nails stand out. Here, you can see how little red velvet hearts on a nude nail look just as pretty. You can DIY this look using Cirque Colors Nail Polish ($15) in Perseus and Rose Jelly, along with the Cirque Colors Starry Night Charms ($10).

Matte Red Velvet Stiletto Nails

Velvet nails don't have to be glossy, either. Here, you can see how a matte finish looks downright decadent (especially on pointy, stiletto-shaped nails).

Poison Apple Red Velvet Nails

Of course, if you love glossy nails, a high-shine finish looks fabulous on solid red velvet nails, too. Nail artist Dayanna I. Sapiens created this gorgeous set using the Gelcare UV Gel Nail Polish ($22) in Gold Velvet and Pomegranate.

Pink Illusion French Tips

We love an illusion French manicure, so this trippy pink iteration instantly caught our eye. Seeing these shimmery nails in action will make you want them even more.

Floating Heart Nails

For a richer, darker red, opt for DND Smoothie Cate Eye Gel Polish ($9) in Wine N’ Lust 06. Here, Haas paired it with DND Gel Polish ($10) in Tea-Time 870 before topping everything off with the DND Gel Top Coat 700 ($12).

Burgundy and Pink Velvet Nails

We love these burgundy velvet and hot pink nails so much. They provide the perfect high contrast, with plenty of shimmer to boot. Haas created this manicure using Kiara Sky Nails Soak-Off Gel Polish ($13) in Laven-Dare, Love Hertz, and Lovebite.

Groovy Velvet Heart Layers

Last but not least, we have these groovy red velvet nails. Flores created them using DND Gel Polish ($13) in Ruby Mirage 03. (For the pop-out design, she used the DND Gel Double Head Cat Eye Magnet, $8.)