Heart nails have stolen my heart (pun intended), and I’m here to share the love with 36 swoon-worthy designs that’ll make your fingertips the ultimate expression of romance.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or simply want to add some love to your everyday look, these heart-themed manicures range from subtle and sweet to bold and dramatic.
I’ve gathered everything from minimalist designs to eye-catching 3D embellishments that’ll have you rushing to book your next nail appointment.
1. Red Dripping French Tips
This edgy take on romantic nails features red dripping French tips that look like melting hearts, paired with glossy heart-shaped negative space.
I’m obsessed with how the dripping effect adds a modern, almost grunge-inspired twist to the classic heart theme.
2. Outlined Hearts With Pink French
Simple yet stunning, this design combines delicate red heart outlines with soft pink French tips.
The contrast between the bold outlines and gentle pink creates a balanced look that’s perfect for those who want romance without going overboard.
3. Deep Red Statement Nails
Talk about making a statement! Deep red glossy nails dominate this set, with one accent nail featuring a pale pink base adorned with a red heart design.
This combination screams confidence and passion.
4. Hearts and Stars French Manicure
I love the playful mix here—red heart patterns dance across a nude base while white French tips get dressed up with star designs.
It’s like Valentine’s Day met a starry night, and they created the perfect manicure baby.
5. Orange and Pink Eye-Catching Design
This funky design pairs an orange base with pink heart shapes and cartoon-style eye designs, finished off with bright pink solid color nails.
If you ask me, this is perfect for anyone who likes their nail art with a side of whimsy.
6. Scattered Hearts on Pale Pink
Sometimes less is more, and this design proves it. A pale pink base with scattered red hearts and a high-shine glossy finish creates an effortlessly romantic look that I would recommend for everyday wear.
7. Purple Hearts and Dots
Purple French tips meet white and purple heart designs in this dreamy manicure. The dotted accents on a nude base add texture and interest without overwhelming the design.
8. Floral Hearts in Black and White
I’m in love with these delicate floral heart designs! The black and white color scheme on a nude pink base creates an elegant, almost vintage-inspired look that’s perfect for those who prefer understated romance.
9. Milky White With Raised Hearts
Minimalist lovers, this one’s for you. Milky white nails get a subtle dose of love with tiny raised pink heart accents that add just the right amount of dimension and sweetness.
10. Sheer Pink Simplicity
A sheer pink base color with tiny red heart accents creates a barely-there look that’s perfect for the office or anyone who prefers their nail art on the subtle side.
11. Nude Base Heart Variety
This design features nude base color nails with red heart designs in varying sizes and placements. I think the different heart dimensions add visual interest while keeping the overall look cohesive.
12. White Canvas Hearts
Clean and crisp, this design showcases white base color nails with small red heart accents in a minimalist pattern. The shiny finish adds that extra touch of polish (literally!).
13. Natural Pink With 3D Hearts
Natural pink base color nails get elevated with 3D red heart embellishments placed strategically at the nail tips. These dimensional hearts add a playful touch that’s sure to catch everyone’s eye.
14. Pink French With Mixed Hearts
Pink French tips take center stage here, accompanied by a mix of solid and outline hearts. I adore how this design plays with different heart styles for added visual interest.
15. Starry Night Hearts
Who says hearts can’t be edgy? This design features a black base color with white star and sparkle designs that form heart shapes on some nails. It’s romantic goth at its finest.
16. Iridescent Pink Dreams
A soft pink base color gets magical with an iridescent shimmer effect and white heart accents on one nail. This ethereal look is perfect for those who want their nails to catch the light.
17. Clear and Delicate
I suggest this design for minimalists who still want some love on their nails. A clear base shows off the natural nail while tiny red heart designs and small rhinestone accents add just enough sparkle.
18. Cream and Red Classic
This timeless combination features a cream and deep red color scheme with a mix of solid colors and heart designs. It’s sophisticated yet playful—perfect for date night.
19. Glitter Heart Glamour
White base color nails get the glamour treatment with red glitter heart designs and silver rhinestone accents. This sparkly design is ideal for special occasions or when you just want to feel extra.
20. Pink and White Romance
This heart-themed design combines shimmery pink polish on some nails with white hearts on a clear base on others. The mix of textures and finishes creates a dynamic, romantic look.
21. Red and Nude Contrast
Bold meets subtle in this design featuring solid red polish on some nails and small red hearts on a nude base on others. I think this combination offers the best of both worlds.
22. Heart-Tipped Nude Nails
This creative design features a nude base with red heart tips, creating a unique twist on the traditional French manicure that’s both modern and romantic.
23. Heartbeat Design
Pink and red come together beautifully here, with a nude base decorated with small red hearts and a heartbeat design on one nail. This medical-meets-romance theme is unexpectedly charming.
24. Heart-Shaped Flowers
Solid red nails alternate with a pink base featuring red heart-shaped flowers with green stems. This botanical twist on heart nails is perfect for spring or anyone who loves floral designs.
25. Two-Toned Heart Harmony
This symmetrical design features solid red nails on one hand and cream nails with red hearts on the other. I’m obsessed with how this creates a cohesive yet varied look across both hands.
26. Colorful Heart Outlines
Blue and green heart outlines pop against a pale pink base, with small rhinestone accents adding sparkle. This unexpected color combination is refreshing and fun.
27. Black and Pink Drama
For those who like their romance with an edge, this design features a black base with bright pink heart accents and a glossy finish. It’s bold, dramatic, and absolutely stunning.
28. Pale Pink With Black Hearts
This inverse take on traditional heart nails showcases pale pink nails with tiny black hearts in a minimalist design. The unexpected color combo is modern and chic.
29. Deep Red Accent
Deep red nails dominate this set, with one light pink base nail featuring a small deep red heart design. Sometimes one accent nail is all you need to make a statement.
30. Black and Nude Alternating
This striking design alternates black and nude base colors with white heart designs on black nails and black heart designs on nude nails. The contrast creates a balanced, yin-yang effect.
31. Burgundy With Heart Accents
Sophisticated burgundy polish graces most nails, while two accent nails feature a nude base with tiny red hearts. This design is perfect for those who want subtlety with a romantic touch.
32. White With Black Hearts
A pale white base color on all nails gets punctuated with tiny black heart accents on each nail. This minimalist approach is perfect for anyone who prefers understated nail art.
33. Peach and Green Surprise
This unexpected combination features a peach base color with dark green French tips and green heart designs on two accent nails. I love how this breaks away from traditional heart nail colors.
34. Negative Space Hearts
Red and pink nails alternate with heart designs created using negative space technique. This modern approach to heart nails is artistic and eye-catching.
35. Gray With Black Accents
A light gray base on most nails pairs with two black accent nails, featuring small heart details in contrasting colors. This neutral palette with romantic touches is office-appropriate yet stylish.
36. Blue Heart French
This creative French manicure features a natural pink base with blue French tips that form heart shapes. The unexpected blue adds a fresh twist to the classic heart nail theme.