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Red nails make for the perfect accessory.

They add that little something extra that can take your outfit to the next level.

Scroll on for 15shortred nail ideas we can’t wait to try.

A short red and pink manicure

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Lock it in with a glossytop coatfor an elegant manicure that goes with everything.

Fire and Eyes

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The key to nailing this Kenzo-inspired manicure?

Opting for a full-coverage, opaque base.

Short solid red nails

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The eye designs really pop against the cherry-red polish.

French Ladybug

French tips might traditionally be white, but they look great in color.

Swipe ared across your fingertipsfor a fiery take on the classic design.

A manicure that goes from red stripe to full red

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The ladybugs on this set add a heaping dose of adorable.

Scarlet Puzzle

Create puzzle-style abstract swirls on the edges of your nails.

Switch up the app and put the curves at different points of the nails.

A mismatched red manicure with cherry and squiggle designs

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It will look more interesting to have the art stemming from multiple directions.

Perfect for that “Hot Europe Summer” you’ve been saving up for.

Lightning McQueen

Embrace your inner child with this fun look.

Short red nails in an almond shape with eyes on them

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If nothing else, it’ll get you cool auntie points from the littles in your life.

Crimson and Blush

Consider trimming a sweet blush color with stripes of red on both sides.

Try a rose-colored rhinestone instead of the traditional silver to switch things up.

red french manicure curved with a lady bug design

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Flag this one for a future summer mani.

Red is an easy way to put a unique spin on a pattern.

Consider using the vivid shade to create a leopard- or zebra-print manicure.

A short manicure with red swirl nail art

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Rouge Riot

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Go old-school with classic true red.

Mix it up with some marble accents.

Use multiple sizes to add an almostKusama-like effect.

An opulent red and nude manicure with cathedral details

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Heated Gingham

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Rock a red gingham manicure at your next outdoor event.

Go traditional with red and white, or modernize it by selecting a contrasting color.

A red manicure with car racing details

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A blush-colored manicure with red outlines on each side of each finger and rhinestones at the cuticles

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A red manicure with wavy and checkerboard accent nails

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A cow print manicure in red and pink

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A red manicure with thin gold lines at the cuffs

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A poppy red manicure with marble accent nails

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short red polka dot manicure

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red gingham nail design

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