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50+ Red Nails For A Stylish Manicure

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Are you looking for some amazing red nails to try out this year?  If so, this is the post for you!

Get ready to paint the town red with the boldest and trendiest nail color of the year! In the realm of nail fashion, nothing makes a statement quite like stunning red nails. From classic crimson to fiery scarlet, we’ve compiled a collection of the most striking and on-trend red nail designs that are set to dominate this year’s manicure scene.

Whether you’re drawn to the timeless allure of a simple red polish or crave the excitement of bold and intricate patterns, the spectrum of red offers endless possibilities.

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Trending Red Nail Ideas

These red nail trends for the year bring a mix of classic elegance, edgy creativity, and modern sophistication to your fingertips, ensuring your manicure remains on-point with the hottest red hues and designs of the year.

1. Classic Scarlet Elegance: Step into timeless sophistication with the trend of classic scarlet elegance. A rich, classic red polish never goes out of style, offering a bold and refined look that suits any occasion, making it a must-try for those who appreciate the enduring allure of a traditional red manicure.

2. Romantic Red Glitter Glam: Add a touch of romance to your nails with the red glitter glam trend. Sparkling red glitters or sequins can transform your nails into dazzling works of art, capturing attention and infusing a sense of glamour that’s perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to shine.

3. Bold Abstract Red Artistry: Unleash your creativity with bold abstract red artistry. From splatter designs to avant-garde patterns, this trend allows for artistic freedom and self-expression, making a bold statement that’s perfect for those who want their red nails to be a canvas for individuality.

4. Modern Matte Wine Tones: Stay on-trend with the modern matte wine tones. Deeper red shades in a matte finish bring a contemporary touch to your nails, offering a stylish and sophisticated look that effortlessly combines chic and trendy elements.

Time to Design

Below, we’ve rounded up 50+ perfect red nails, that will look good all year round.  Remember, feel free to pin any of the images below to recreate all of these designs in the future.

If you’re not sure what design you like best, why not save a couple to Pinterest so you can reference them later.  Or, bookmark this page to find it closer to your manicure date. 

The Best Red Nails For Your Next Manicure!

If you love these nail designs, check out the tagged accounts below, for more nail art inspiration! All of these accounts, are my go to favourites when it comes to seeing what’s trendy.

1) Glossy Red via Bry

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Image and nail art via @gelsbybry

2) Jelly Red via Alison

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3) Simple Dots via Paulina

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4) Red skittles via Amy

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5) Half moon via Iram

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6) All Florals via Tiffany

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7) Red Frenchies via Aimee

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8) Rich Red via Nail Chark

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9) Touch of sparkle via Melanie

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10) Abstract Tips via Alison

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11) Long Acrylic via Faustyna

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12) Glossy via Nail Chark

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13) Gold Accents via Vivian

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14) Polka Dots via Melanie

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15) Perfect Outline via Alexandra

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16) Matte Chevron Tips via Paulina

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17) Touch of sparkle via Iram

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18) Patent Leather Red via Melanie

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19) Big Apple Red via Alison

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20) Rich and Glossy via Amy

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21) Bright Tips via Peachi Nails

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22) Red Velvet via Alison

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23) Velvet via Vivian

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Image and nail art via @vivianmariewong

24) Glazed French via Amber

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Image and nail art via @amberjhnails

25) Rich Tips via Amy

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26) Matte Florals via Melanie

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27) Half and half via Iram

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28) Fire Truck Red via Franci

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Image and nail art via @pop_polished

29) Red squiggles via Peachi Nails

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30) Touch of sparkle via Vivian

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31) Statement Stars via Peachi Nails

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32) Double French via Iram

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33) Short and glossy via Iram

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34) Hints of Gold via Amy

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35) Abstract almond via Amy

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36) Cherry Red via Iram

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37) Bold French via Franci

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38) Leaf details via Aimee

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39) Rounded Tips via Aimee

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40) Rhinestone details via Harriet

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41) Flaming Tips via Aby

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42) Long Cherry via Oliwia

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43) Ruby Florals via Lilly Palm

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44) Red Floral Details via Oliwia

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45) Cherry Tips via Syd

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46) Short glossy red via Megan

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47) Ruby Red Details via Alysha

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48) Red Half Moons via Syd

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49) Happy Florals via Alysha

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50) Statement nails via Amy

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51) Elegant swirls via Jasmine

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Image and nail art via @basecoatstories

We hope you loved all of these red nails.  There’s so many cute ideas to choose from for this entire year ahead.

As always, feel free to pin any of these red nail art designs to Pinterest to share with friends and bookmark this page to save for later, especially if you want to show a nail art tech an idea!

Pro Tip: Try something different this season and go outside of your comfort zone!  Never tried glitter swirls?  Give it a go!  Or how about incorporating florals for something different?

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