
Red nail designs aren’t a new thing. An appetite for the shade – from crimson to berry – has existed since manicures began. Just look to Ancient Egypt and Cleopatra using henna to stain her fingernails. Red nail designs, though, are coming back to the fore. Think less solid colour and more interesting details and embellishments in any number of red hues, and you’ll be bang on the money. From red micro-hearts and ladybirds to cherries, flames and skinny French manicures, there is nothing short of a plethora of styles to choose from.
“Red is a forever shade,” Townhouse founder and creative director Juanita Huber-Millet tells British Vogue. “What keeps it a fresh colour is the way our nail artists reimagine it. Lately, it’s been about food, like delicate cherries, dainty strawberries and even tiny jalapeños and watermelon slices. There’s something so joyful about these miniature motifs.”
One thing about red nail designs is that each shade can show up differently depending on the colour’s undertone, but also your skin’s undertone. “Blue-based reds tend to flatter cooler complexions while those with warmer undertones often suit red with a hint of orange,” Huber-Millet explains. While it matters slightly less with red nail designs than a solid red manicure, it’s still worth knowing which type of red might work best.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best red nail designs for your perusal. Go forth and paint the town (your nails) red!
1. Red ribbons
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