It's first thing in the morning and I'm sat on the sofa typing away. I'm wearing my fluffiest socks and wrapped in my warmest blanket. Yep, autumn is officially here. Despite feeling the cold, there are lots of things I love about the colder seasons. Wearing my favourite oversized coats, burning my winter candles and sipping on warm cups of hot chocolate are just a few things that come to mind, but top of my list? Red nails.
You might be thinking, 'Can't you wear red nails all year round?' Absolutely! But for some reason, I always go back to this chic shade in the autumn and winter months. I don't know whether it's because I tend to wear darker colours, so I feel as if the best red nail polish adds a nice contrast to my outfits, or because there's something festive about the manicure trend, but what I do know is that whenever I wear red nail polish, I always get compliments on how expensive my nails look.
This year, I predict that the red nail-polish trend will be bigger than ever. Not only does the hashtag #rednailpolish have 36.5 million views and counting on TikTok, but the colour has been seen all over the runways this Fashion Month. There's no denying that red is an absolute classic, but what I love about the colour is that it suits every skin tone and nail shape imaginable. Not only that, but you can totally tailor this trend to suit you.
So, whether you prefer deep, dark reds or a bold, bright finish, keep on scrolling for some of my favourite red nail looks to re-create this winter…
Red Nail Trend Inspiration
A sharp red manicure will easily elevate any look.
If you like your nails short and sweet, red is a great way of making a subtle statement.
I'm loving these deeper red shades for the colder months.
A selfie-worthy manicure.
Red French tips? Sign me up.
So simple, yet so effective.
These nails look ultra chic.
Another gorgeous, deep red shade for autumn and winter.
The most classic of manicures. This trend is absolutely timeless.
Rounded nail shapes look so good with a glossy, red mani.
The Best Red Nail Polishes to Shop Now:
I've seen nail artists use this classic red shade from OPI, and what I love about this polish is that it also works to strengthen your nails.
For something bold, you simply can't go wrong with this shade from Hermès. Also, can we take a moment for the bottle?
I'm obsessed with this chic, deep shade, and the fact that it's a gel polish means it'll last a lot longer.
Nailberry polishes are a lot kinder to your nails, and this shade will never go out of style.
The perfect red for winter does exist.
H&M has loads of gorgeous shades, and they're so affordable.
Chanel has gone bright and bold with this nail colour.
The perfect shade for the festive season.
Another amazing affordable option.
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Beauty Pie can do no wrong when to comes to nail polishes.
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