Paint the town red with these glam red nails! From classic crimson to bold scarlet, find your perfect shade for a dazzling look.
Red nail designs are a classic and timeless look that typically peak in popularity around the holidays. But who says you have to wait until December to rock this daring color on your fingertips?
Whether you’re after a modern manicure with trendy nail art, a seasonal design for Valentine’s Day or Christmas, or you simply love the look of classic red nails, you’ll find a design that’s perfect your any personal style below.
The Best Red Nail Designs
1. Diagonal Waves
This bright red manicure is just gorgeous, while the stripe of gold glitter adds a glamorous touch! Three nails are painted with glossy red polish, then the ring and little finger have a sheer pink base then are decorated with a diagonal wave of red polish on one side of the nail, finished with a touch of gold glitter.
2. Graphic French Tips
Add a striking graphic touch to a classic French tip manicure for a fun and unexpected twist! These nails have a nide base and a rich red French tip, which has then been decorated with a graphic white line in the center of the tip and then curving just below the French tip.
3. Bold Florals
Red is the perfect shade to create a bold floral manicure, ideal for the summer or spring months. Each nail begins with a sheer nude base, then the index and little fingers are decorated with red French tips, while the middle and ring fingers feature bold red flowers, with a spot of gold glitter in the center – so pretty!
4. Framed French Tips
These minimalist, framed French tip nails sit alongside long nails painted with a rich, glossy deep red shade. For a contrasting look, the middle and ring fingers are painted with a sheer white polish and then finished with a red line which creates a framed French tip design.
5. Festive Red + White
Why not go for these festive red and white nails for the holiday season this year? The accent nail is covered in red glitter and then decorated with a white snowflake, while the rest of the nails have a pink base and are finished with a half-red glitter, half-white French tip, creating the perfect Christmassy look!
6. Polka Dots
If you are looking for a bold, eye-catching manicure, then this abstract design is just perfect for you. The index and little fingers are painted with glossy red polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a sheer nude base then are decorated with polka dots of black, red, pink, and gold glitter polish for a striking, colorful finish!
7. Abstract Waves
We love this artistic, abstract wave design that creates a stunning, unique manicure. All the nails have a pale pink base then are decorated with a thick red line in a wave shape, with a different wave design on each nail for an individual and distinctive look.
8. Red Chrome
How can you resist this incredible iridescent manicure?! All of the nails are painted with this gorgeous iridescent red polish that really sparkles under the lights in pink, green, gold, and blue shades, creating an attention-grabbing look.
9. Glittery Fall Shades
For something a little more paired-back and minimalist, go for this glittery fall French tip manicure. The nails have a sheer nude base and each features a different colour sparkling French tip. The red, burgundy, and orange shades make this manicure just perfect for the cooler, fall months.
10. Diagonals + Stripes
This red manicure has a striking and unique design that we just love! Three nails are painted with glossy red polish, while the middle and ring fingers have a half sheer white, half red diagonal design, then are decorated with black stripes – so stunning.
