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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Red hot tips with a twist.

15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

When it comes to wearing nail art, "red can be tricky," says Michelle Saunders, an Essie celebrity manicurist. "If it's not done strategically, it can look bloody or smeared." Stick to simple designs, she says, like a traditional moon manicure or an ombré contrast from bright to dark. Here, our edit of Instagram's best looks.

From: Harper's BAZAAR US 

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Make over a scarlet manicure with a festive glitter top coat. @chelseaqueen
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

A simple white wave provides a modern twist on rosy red fingers. @ciaomanhattan
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

For an all-red blood moon manicure, layer Bordeaux over cherry. @deborahlippmann
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

The holiday version of a negative space manicure requires swipes of vivid red and subtle gold embellishments. @fleuryrosenails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

White caps along the cuticle give an oval shape manicure a winter wonder vibe. @jessicawashick
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

A ruby, gold, and glitter-topped manicure that somehow doesn't feel overdone. @jinsoonchoi
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Intricate patterns make this red manicure appear anything but ordinary. @marienails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Bold red lines painted over a metallic polish remind us of perfect holiday presents. @michellesaunders
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Candy apple-colored half moons bring a welcome pop of color to neutral nail beds. @mpnails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Deep jewel tones make for sophisticated stripes. @nailsbyharlig
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Swipes of nude give crimson nails an artistic edge. @nataliepavloskinails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Put a special spin on a standard red look with tiny pearls placed at the base of the nail. @paintboxnails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Brighten up beige with gold and red stars. @vanityprojects
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Burgundy over cherry on top of fuchsia makes for chic and vibrant layering. @aliciatnails
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

Crimson stripes over a clear base is about as understated as you get with red. @valleynyc
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15 Red Nail Art Ideas To Try This Party Season

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