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Cherry, Oxblood and More—The Best Red Nail Colors for Deep Skin Tones

By Jessica Fields January 20, 2026

Not all reds are created equal.

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‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Manicures Are Holiday Chic on a Whole Other Level

By Leiana Foye December 2, 2025

A closer look at the holiday aesthetic taking over TikTok—and now, your nails.

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Hailey Bieber’s Nail Artist Shares a Chic, Subtle Halloween Manicure Tutorial

By Allie Hogan October 30, 2025

Bloody brilliant.

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This Is Not a Drill: Essie’s Famous Clambake Nail Polish Is Back

ruby red nails

7 Ruby Red Nail Polishes Befitting of Leo Season

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 26: Selena Gomez attends a Rare Beauty event for new Bouncy Blush at the Corner Store in SoHo on March 26, 2025 in New York City.

You Can Now Buy the Exact Red Nail Polish Selena Gomez Wears in ‘Sunset Blvd’

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Every Major Nail Theory, Explained

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Discover Your Perfect Engagement Nails

By Rowan Lynam April 14, 2025

Say yes to the mani!

Benny Blanco (L) and Selena Gomez are seen on March 20, 2025 in New York City.

Selena Gomez’s Juicy, Cherry Manicure Is Our Latest Obsession

By Isabelle Buneo March 24, 2025

So sweet.

Selena Gomez, winner of Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for "Only Murders in the Building," poses in the press room during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Exclusive: Selena Gomez’s SAG Awards Mani Has a Bold ’80s Red Backstory

By Liz Ritter February 24, 2025

Bright and bold.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez’s ‘Sparkling Merlot Mani’ Looks as Rich as a Glass of Bordeaux

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10 Red Nail Designs That Are Perfect for Date Night

Dark red french tips with pearl accents.

10 Red French Manicures for Every Mood

British-born American actress Elizabeth Taylor (1932 - 2011) in a fur stole, circa 1955.

An Inside Look at Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘Perfect Red’ Holiday Manicure, According to Her Longtime Personal Assistant

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens’ Cat-Eye Nails Are a Festive Twist on Classic Red

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The Burgundy Nail Polish Shades You Need This Holiday Season

Zoe Saldaña attends the 2024 ELLE Women In Hollywood Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña Both Just Debuted This Wine-Colored Mani

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Ring in the New Year With Garnet Nails, January’s Richly Red Birthstone

Megan Fox at GQ Men of the Year 2024

Megan Fox’s ‘Vampy’ Nail Look Is a Spicy Take on Jelly Nails

Winter Red Nails: 7 Red Nail Ideas for Winter

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner Declares Pomegranate the Red Nail Shade to Wear This Holiday Season

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan Wore the Perfect Fall Red Nail Shade to the Emmys

Joey King

Joey King’s NYFW Manicure Is as Timeless as the Runway

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7 Red Metallic Nail Looks That Are Anything But Boring

Selena Gomez's red nails

Selena Gomez Just Ushered in Red Nail Season With the Perfect $15 Polish

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12 Red Nail Polishes That Never Go Out of Style

Heidi Klum's red manicure

Heidi Klum’s Latest Manicure Is a Red-Hot Trendsetter

opi cajun shrimp

The Spicy Story Behind OPI’s Iconic ‘Cajun Shrimp’ Nail Polish

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