41 Pretty Ways to Wear Red Nails

Red is a popular color in fashion, beauty and nails. Not only does this color look bold and beautiful, but red has special meanings too. Red can symbolize love, strength, passion and more. You can use red to suit any mood! We think red looks amazing when used in nail art, so have found 41 gorgeous red nails that you need to try! Whether you need glam nails for a special occasion, want a set of nails to brighten your mood or need a cute look to wear for date night, then there is a nail design for you!

1. Glam Red and Gold Nails

First up, we have this glam nail idea! The long, stiletto nails have a dark red and gold design. You can actually buy this manicure instead of trying to create it yourself or going to the salon because these are available as fake, press on nails. So, you can easily recreate this gorgeous red look yourself. You can purchase the nails and check out the other designs available on the page featured below.

2. Red Nails with Glitter Tips

Jazz up your nails with some glitter! Here we have red nails with silver glitter tips. It is such a cute and sparkly idea. As you can see, it looks great on short nails too so whatever nail length or shape you choose, this design will be beautiful. Recreate the silver tips or you can try gold. Gold glitter will look a little festive so will be perfect for Christmas.

3. Cute Heart Nail Design

Red is the color of love so it is no surprise that red nails often feature hearts. This next idea is a beautiful example of how you can add hearts to your nails. The nails are red with two accent nails. One accent nail features stripes and the other has a cute heart design. You can find tutorials online to help you recreate the heart. It is a stylish look that is perfect for any romantic occasion.

4. Glitzy Red Nails

Looking for sparkly nails that make a statement? Then this idea is for you. Each nail has a different design and these include: red matte, nails with crystals, red chrome, glitter and ombre. It is an amazing manicure and something similar is perfect for the ladies that want bold nails that impress. Try the whole look or just pick a couple of the designs that you like.

5. Red and Leopard Nails

Leopard print and red looks amazing together. Don’t just take our word for it, check out these nails! This design features red glossy nails, matte nail art, leopard print and a black and leopard nail. It is a trendy and fun idea. You can try each design or just choose your favorites. There are leopard print tutorials online to so you can try to recreate the pattern yourself.

6. Red Matte Nails

Next, we have a bright nail idea. The nails are vibrant matte red shade. It is a stylish idea that is easy to wear. You can use a similar red shade on any nail length or shape and you can recreate with or without the matte finish. Either way, it will look sunning.

7. Dark Glitter Nails

Our next idea is simple and stylish. The nails are painted in a dark red glitter polish. We love this idea because the glitter is subtle but it will sparkle in the light. It is just easy to wear, easy to create and will suit everyone. The nail artist used shade Rooftop Soirée by Cirque Colors.

8. Triangle Accent Nail

Looking for a trendy set of nails? Then this is for you. The nails are short and are painted in a bright red shade. There is one accent nail too which features a stylish triangle design. You can create triangles with stickers and stencils. It is a gorgeous look and it is one of our favorites.

9. Cute Cherry Nails

Give your nails a cute, vintage vibe with a design like this one. These nails are red with one accent nail. The accent nail features a pretty cherry pattern which has 1950’s look. You can paint the cherries yourself or use stickers to make recreating the design a little easier.

10. Red Stiletto Nails with Crystals

Matte nails can look so elegant and chic. Our next idea is a great example. The stiletto nails are matte red with two accent nails. One accent nail has a subtle design with crystals along the cuticle and the other is a little bolder. Nails like these would be perfect for a special occasion. You can buy rhinestones online and can apply them with nail glue or just place them on wet nail polish.

11. Bright Red Nails with Gems

Next, we have another red look that features stunning gems. The nails are short and matte red with two sparkling accent nails. We love this idea because the rhinestones are colorful which really glams up the red. Recreate this look or try something similar on longer nails.

12.  Chrome and Jelly Nails

Our next idea combines two of the must-have nail trends – jelly and chrome. Some of the nails are translucent red which gives them the stylish jelly look and the others are red chrome. It is a trendy and bold design that we absolutely love! You can recreate this look or add in other trendy styles like matte.

13. Red and Gold Glitter

Red and gold is a beautiful combination and our next look shows how to wear this color combo in style. Here we have dark red nails with two gold glitter accent nails. You can recreate this with any gold glitter and red polishes. It would be the perfect manicure for a special occasion or for the festive season.

14. Glam Red Nails

You can combine a few nail designs together to create a stunning manicure. This next idea is a great example. The nails are glossy and dark red with an accent nail on each hand. Both accent nails are matte red and are covered in colorful crystals. This look combines matte and glossy nails with crystals. You can add other styles in too, such as chrome. It is a stylish look and we love it.

15. Elegant Nail Design for Short Nails

Earlier we featured a matte design. Here is another gorgeous nail idea that uses matte finish in an elegant way.Three of the nails are red and two are white. It is a such a cute idea and is perfect for date nights and special occasions. You can recreate the design with our without the crystals.

16. Red Matte Nails with Crystal Accent Nail

Next, we have another crystal nail design. The nails are all matte red and are coffin shaped. There is one accent nail with beautiful red and clear gems. It is a stylish and chic idea that will suit everyone. You can buy similar crystals online and they can easily be applied when the polish is a little wet.

17. Dark Red Nails with Gems

Our next idea is super glam! The nails are dark red and there is a line of crystals down one nail on each hand. It is a simple but stunning look that will suit everyone. You can recreate this manicure with any red polish and crystals. You can purchase the same polish and crystals used on the page below.

18. Trendy Red Nails

Looking for nails that are simple and trendy? Then this is for you. The nails are matte red with a half moon design on the cuticle. It is such a cool idea and is easy to create too. You can use small stickers like the paper reinforcers that you use in binders. Simply place the sticker on the nail and paint red on the area of the nail that is not covered. You can find step by step tutorials online.

19. Geometric Nail Idea

Another cool nail art trend you can try is geometric. These patterns include shapes just like the triangle design featured below. The nails are red with two geometric accent nails. It is a cool look that will suit everyone. Try the triangle pattern or use any other shape you like. There are endless designs that you can create.

20. Bold Red Nails with Crystals

Our next idea is glam and is perfect for the ladies who like sparkly nails! The stiletto nails are all matte red with two crystal accent nails on each hand. We love this idea because the gems are red which matches the nails, and it makes the overall manicure look dazzling and unique. You can recreate with any gem design.

21. Black and Red Matte Design

The last red nail look that we have to show is this elegant, black and red design. The nails are all black and red with one accent nail. The accent nail is black matte with a line of sparkly rhinestones. It is such an easy and stylish idea.

22. French Tip Nails with a Twist

Next, we have a trendy, modern and chic nail design to show you. Here we have glossy and bright red nails with white tips. We love the red and white color combination and the tips look so cute. The tips are just a unique way to jazz up the red color. You can recreate nail art like this with nail tape. Paint your nails white then apply the nail tape to create the tip and paint the rest of the nail red.

23. Art Deco Inspired Nails

The next nail idea is glam and unique. This manicure features nail art inspired by Art Deco. It has a beautiful geometric pattern that looks straight from the 1920’s. We love this stunning design and it would be perfect for a special event or for the holiday season. The red polish used is by NCLA Beauty in shade Better than Bardot.

24. Nude and Red Coffin Nails

Like nude nails or would like to try a modern and stylish nail design? If so, this idea could be perfect. Here we have nude nails and some of them have a flash of red color. It is a more subtle way to wear red and the overall look is so edgy and trendy. You can recreate a similar look with nail tape. Just paint your nails nude, apply the nail tape in a similar pattern and paint the section red. You can recreate with or without rhinestones.

25. Matte and Glossy Long Coffin Nails

This next nail idea is unique and statement making! Here we have long coffin nails with two accent designs. The accent nails are nude with a matte red tip design. We love this look because it is quirky and trendy. A mani like this is perfect for those who want to stand out from the crowd. Recreate this or you can try the matte design on all nails.

26. Glam Red and Silver Nail Design

Need elegant and glam nails for a special occasion? If so, take a look at this manicure for inspiration! One of the nails is silver and sparkly, another nail has an artistic red design with rhinestones, while the rest are matte red shade. The red and silver is a stunning color combination and the different nail art makes the mani look so stylish. Nails like these would be perfect for a party or night out.

27. Elegant and Chic Short Nail Design

Next, we have chic and creative nails to show you. This time the nails are short and most of them are painted matte red. There is also one accent nail that is nude with a white, red and black artistic design. This is an elegant and classy way to wear bold red color and modern nail art. A mani like this will suit everyone.

28. Nude and Red Glitter Ombre

This next nail idea is one of our favorites! Here we have nude nails and red glitter ombre. The red glitter ombre looks so glitzy and glam! Nails like these would be perfect for a special event and they would be great for the holiday season too. Recreate this look or you can try red and nude ombre without the glitter. Either way, your nails will be stunning.

29. Short Red Nails

The next manicure features beautiful botanical nail art. Most of the nails are glossy and vibrant red and there are two accent nails too. One accent nail is nude with a red leaf pattern and the other nail is half red and half is decorated with the pattern. This is a chic and unique look that will make your nails stand out. If you want to recreate the look, then you can buy leaf nail stencils online.

30. Stylish Snake Print Nails

Take a walk on the wild side with nails like these! Here we have a manicure that features three different nail designs. Some nails are matte red, some are nude with red tips and one nail on each hand is decorated with a red snake skin pattern. We love the snake print because it is so stylish. There are lots of snake nail art tutorials online and you can buy stencils and stickers which can help you recreate the look.

31. Unique Red Nails with Clear Tips

Like to wear unique and trendsetting nail designs? If so, this could be perfect for you. Here we have red glossy nails with clear tips. As you can see, the clear tips look so chic with the red and the overall design is very statement making. This is an amazing mani that will suit everyone. You can recreate this with any nail length and shape, longer nails will look gorgeous.

32. Matte Marble Nail Art

Marble nail art is another popular look and this next idea shows how to wear it in style. Here we have dark red nails with two accent nails on each hand. Both accent nails are black with a chic marble design. This is a trendy nail design and you can check out tutorials online that can show you how to create your own marble art.

33. Embellished Red Nails

Next, we have a bold and beautiful nail idea. Here we have matte nails and each is decorated to create a different design. Some nails have gold rhinestones and some have simple, gold glitter nail art. By embellishing your nails, you can create one unique manicure. Rhinestones and other nail decorations can be bought online.

34. Cute Polka Dots

Polka dots are cute and will suit any occasion. Next, we have a beautiful nail idea with polka dots. For this look, most of the nails are simply red. There is one accent nail on each hand that is nude and red with a black polka dot pattern. We love this because it is a chic and trendy way to wear polka dots. You can hand paint the dots or you can use a dotting tool or stencil.

35. Matte Red and Brown Nails

Can’t decide between two colors? If so, you could create a manicure like this. For this look, all the nails on hand are painted red and the nails on the other hand are painted brown. The two colors look stunning together and it is the perfect color combo for the fall. You can recreate nails like these or choose red and a different color. Red and pink or red and orange would be stunning.

36. Deep Red Matte Nails with Glossy Tips

The next nail idea features another design that uses a deep and dark red shade. This time the nails are matte red with glossy red tips. You can create this look with the nail tape method that we mentioned earlier and you can use any red polish as matte top coat can be applied. This is a chic and elegant look that will suit everyone.

37. Matte Red with Glam Gold Accent Nails

Like your nails to be glam and glitzy? If so, this idea could be perfect for you. Here we have matte red nails with two accent designs. The two accent nails are covered in stunning gold gems. We love the gold and red color palette and the rhinestones make the nails look dazzling. A mani like this is a must-have if you are going to a party or are attending a special event.

38. Love Inspired Nail Design

The next nail idea is so cute! This manicure has been inspired by love. Some of the nails are glossy red and the other nails have adorable hearts and cartoons too. A mani like this would be perfect for Valentine’s Day or for a special date. Recreate this look or you can try just the red with the hearts.

39. Glossy Nails with Fruity Nail Art

Next, we have a manicure with cute and quirky nail art. For this look, most of the nails are bright red and there are two accent nails with fruity nail art. The fruit looks so stylish and unusual. You can recreate this or trying using a different fruit design. Strawberries would look amazing, especially for the summer.

40. Perfect Red Coffin Nails

This next nail idea is one of our favorites! Here we have an easy yet eye-catching nail look. We love the color combination of matte, glossy and glitter red because it is stylish, bold and fun. This nail design is super easy to recreate and it is the perfect color combo for the holiday season.

41. Nude Nails with Dark Red Tips

We have featured a few nail designs with stylish tips, if you liked those ideas, then you need to see this manicure too. This time the nails are light with dark red tips. The dark red tips look so stylish and bold with the nude shade. A chic manicure like this will suit everyone. Recreate this or you can use any shade of red.

We hope you love these ideas and have found a beautiful red nail look to try!