20 Red Nail Ideas For A Classic Manicure With A Twist
Red nails will never go out of style. From Marilyn Monroe’s much-feted red manicure to Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth and Lucille Ball, the colour is yet to be relegated to the sidelines. Instead, it seems to take on a new cachet with each year that passes. And even though it looks simple – it’s just one colour, in fairness – there is some forethought to be given to which shade of red you choose.
'The undertones in both your skin and the nail polish can significantly affect how a red colour looks,' Giorgia Capella, training and education manager at The Gel Bottle, explains to ELLE UK. 'A warm skin tone paired with a warm red polish will look vibrant and summery, while cool skin tones paired with cool reds affect the classic look.' But which one to pick? Capella recommends people with warm undertones choose red shades with orange or yellow undertones – like brick red, coral and cherry. For cool undertones, pink and blue-toned reds like wine red, burgundy or cranberry, will suit well. Fortunately, these rules are more guidelines. Personal preference will (and should) always win out. Having an understanding of how undertones can affect the final result is good to keep in mind, though.
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Here, we’ve compiled a list of red nails that span the gamut of tastes and preferences. There are orange-toned chilli colours, matte raspberries and perfect ketchup shades, intermingled with the siren red that has dominated trends over decades and generations.
The best red nails for 2024
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