While manicure trends come and go, red is a constant go-to color for a reason. This vivid shade makes an elegant, powerful statement, plus it can bring a playful, fiery energy to popular designs like French tips and chrome. Whether you gravitate towards cheery strawberry hues, a fiery shade, or vampy oxblood, red nails have a passionate, energizing vibe that can boost any mani you desire. Ahead, see 12 standout red nail polish ideas to try, from intricate designs to luxe-feeling classics.

01 Ruby Jelly

Darker oxblood and burgundy shades of red are on the rise across fashion and beauty, so embrace the trend in a jelly texture. Delicate bow designs add a touch of sweetness to this moody look.

 

02 Spiced Tips

Add some small red peppers to your fingernails for a spicy al fresco moment. Take time to add a bit of shine to the peppers to make them more realistic, then cool the look down with a few dashes of spearmint green. 

 

03 Gift-Wrapped Glaze

Break up a glazed donut look with red French tips, then place tiny bows on each for a touch of romance. Want to ease your way in? Only add bows to one or two fingers on each hand. 

 

04 Strawberry Slices

Mimic the natural curves of a strawberry with abstract bright red designs on the edges of your nails. Pick a neutral base to make it feel like the lines appear from thin air, and opt for a red that shows up like bright berries on your fingertips.

05 Scorching French

Warm up a traditional French manicure by swapping out the expected eggshell or ivory tips for a warm crimson. Take the curves up as high as possible for an elongated effect. Keep one accent nail a solid red for a simple yet unexpected twist: We think the pinky makes a great choice.

06 Diamond Cirque

Clowns may not be known for their beauty tips, but this circus-inspired design has an elegant charm, including a small rhinestone at the end of a long, inverted diamond. Use a beige or pale pink base shade to allow the red to pop here. 

07 Passionate Quarters

A small dose of red can be just as powerful as a full set of red tips. Spread out red rectangles across all ten fingers—you can keep them in the same upper corner or flip them to the bottom to switch things up. Add small gold studs for a luxe finishing touch.

08 American Beauties

Nothing adds romance to a fresh mani like some red roses. Frame the classic flowers with a French tip design—this one alternates between red and white for a unique yet cohesive look.

09 Pretty Peppermint

Red nails pair well with simple designs. Flowers, honeycombs, and bows complement the bold hue, with white being an expert choice for contrast.

10 Berries and Cream

Use a strawberry pattern for a more interesting French tip. Go all in by painting it on all ten nails, and keep the white opaque to make the pattern obvious. You can double the coats of white to add texture and make the seeds appear a bit 3D.

11 Brick By Brick Red

Cartoon nails most commonly lean into the artsy vibes with vivid colors, but you can ground them by choosing a more muted hue. Brick red allows you to merge the fanciful with the understated.

12 Red and Navy Double French

Take a cue from the Olympic athletes and go for some subtle patriotic beauty with your next manicure by adding red and navy strips to the tips of your nails. Leave the rest of the nail bare, and finish with a top coat that shines like a gold medal. 

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