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A red manicure makes a statement. The bold hue is beyond eye-catching and vibrant. The best part? There are so many variations of red to experiment with. You can opt for a bright cherry color or go for a deeper burgundy The latter always tends to emerge as a popular nail color during the fall and winter, but we think its a stunning shade for manicures year-round. Need proof? Ahead, weve rounded up 10 dark red nail ideas youll want to wear during every season.
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Vampire Red
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A solid, dark red manicure is sleek and chic on its own. We recommend OPIs Nail Polish ($12) in the Got the Blues for Red and Essies Nail Polish ($10) in Berry Naughty.
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Red Velvet
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This dark red, velvet manicure in a statement stiletto shape is sophisticated and sexy. Use a magnetic polish like INLPs Nail Polish ($10) in Ruby to recreate this textured nail look.
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Jelly Red
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Glossy, jelly nails are trending—and they look especially cool with dark red polish. Plus, the elongated square shape adds an extra bit of edginess to this red mani.
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Cat Eye Red
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This cat-eye manicure is mesmerizing. The dark red base perfectly contrasts with the glittery pink highlights scattered across each nail.
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Matte French Red
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There are so many ways to remix a French mani, and we love this dark red twist on the classic design. Use Gelcares Gel Polish ($20) in Cabernet as a base, and layer it with a matte topcoat. For the French tip, add a glossy top coat.
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Spooky Season Red
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If spooky season is your thing, what better way to celebrate than with this eclectic dark red manicure. The mix of skulls, flames, and barbed wire creates such a fiercely frightening design perfect for a Halloween manicure.
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3D Rose Swirls
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If you want an intricate and unique manicure, look no further. This stiletto mani features dark red tips adorned with 3D jelly swirls. Its one of the best statement-making red nail designs weve seen.
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Lovely Red Hearts
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With this manicure, there are so many design elements to appreciate. The dark red French tips, dainty hearts, and nail gems make this a standout nail set.
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Pop Art Red
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Pop art manicures are one of the buzziest and most innovative nail trends to emerge as of late. You can use any color to achieve the comic-like effect, but we think the dark red polish paired with the chunky black lining is an ultra-cool combination.
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Deep Red Shimmer
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If you want to forego nail art but still want your manicure to feel special, opt for a glittery dark red polish. This look was achieved using ILNP Nail Polish ($20) in Dear Santa.