We’re right there with you, 2.

You probably appreciate a great seasonal set, and 3.

We’re willing to bet you’re always on the lookout for mani inspo.

a sheer pink mani topped with red micro hearts

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If all or some of the above applies to you, you’re in the right place.

Ahead, we rounded up 17 of our favorite shortnail ideas for Valentine’s Day.

Keep scrolling to find your next manicure.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with nude base and shadow hearts

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We’re in awe of the subtlety in this design.

To DIY the look, use a fine-lining nail art brush to draw on the tiny jelly hearts.

Set your set apart by locking it in with a matte top coat.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with matte red polish

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Glazed Tips

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We immediately added this glazed manicure to our nail inspo folder.

Angular French

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French with a twist!

Finish with a glossy top coat and you’re all set.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with glazed nails and light pink heart french tips

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Gold Details

Not feelingpink and redthis Valentine’s Day?

Go for the gold instead.

The design works on every nail shape, but this manicure makes a strong case for short and square.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with light pink base and a few baby red hearts

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Heart Eyes

These nails are giving us major heart eyesliterally!

We love the mix of pink and red in both the thumbnail design and the solid accent nails.

Use four shades of pink and peach to draw stripes of varying weight for a more unexpected V-Day mani.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with angular red and pink french tips

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Shimmery Sheer Pink

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Shimmeryandsheer?

You have our attention.

You might want to leave this more intricate design to a trusted nail tech.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with foil gold lines and details

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Frombubblegumto a Barbie-approvedhot pinklike the one seen here, the color is guaranteed to convey the message of love.

Spicy Love

This spicymismatchedset brings the heat (sorry, we had to)!

Feel free to get messy with this oneblob out a few shades and see what you come up with.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with sparkly base and emoji stickers like hearts, bow, teddy bear, angel, ghost

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They’re delicate, yet elegant.

Shimmering Copper

Chunky glitter nails are another fun and unique idea for Valentine’s Day.

Try a copper hue like this; it makes for an unexpected but glamorous color choice.

close up of short nails for valentine’s day with french tips

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with pink and red nails, and a few bare nails with pink and red hearts with eyes

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with pink stripes

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with shimmery sheer pink polish

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with pink and red with heart flame designs

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with pink polish

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with pink and red and art like hearts, chili pepper

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with watercolor esque design using light pink, hot pink, white, gold

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with jelly pink polish

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close up of short nails for valentine’s day with sparkle copper polish

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