New 5-Free nail polish brand Smith and Cult designed this minimalist, negative-space nail art -- perfect for the woman who wants Valentine's Day nails that don't go over-the-top.

Get the look:

Step 1: Start by applying Smith and Cult Basis of Everything on clean, filed nails.

Step 2: Paint a coat of Nailed Lacquer in Ghost Edit on all nails. Step 3: Starting at the tip of the nail, use Nailed Lacquer in Kundalini Hustle to paint a diagonal line to each side, forming a "v" shape. Step 4: Finish off with a coat of Above It All.

Image and how-to courtesy of Smith and Cult

Apply heart-shaped stickers to your nails before painting a background color. Remove after your nails dry.

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Use a nail decal kit like the It's So Easy Nails Hey There, Stud! Kit to add a touch of hardware to your Valentine's Day nails.

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"For Valentine's Day, we wanted to create a feminine look that is both romantic and retro -- the white polka dots add that touch -- while the triangle of negative space at the moon keeps it looking modern," says Paintbox CEO & Founder, Eleanor Langston, of the inspiration behind this mani. It's available at Paintbox NYC until February 15, but you can create these Valentine's Day nails at home with these simple steps.

Get the look:

Step 1: Apply a base coat to the entire nail.

Step 2: Apply painter's tape in the shape of the triangle at the base to block off the area reserved for negative space.

Step 3: Paint the nail to the edge of the tape with your color of choice (red, pink and white are all cute for Valentine's Day). Paint another coat; let it dry for about five minutes. Clean up the triangle with an angled eyeliner brush dipped in an acetone-based polish remover.

Step 4: Dip a dotting tool in an opaque white polish and create three to four vertical columns of dots. Start in the center vertical line and then work towards the edges. Try to space out the rows of dots in an alternating pattern.

Step 5: Apply a topcoat to the entire nail once the dots have dried.

Image and how-to courtesy of Paintbox NYC .

Nude and pastel nails are on trend for spring, and this candy-inspired Valentine's Day nail art is the perfect way to test new shades. Print your message with a nail stamper, like the Shany Cosmetics Nail Art Stamping Set.

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