(Controversial statement, we know.)

Burgundy polish, however, complements pretty much every skin tone, nail shape, and length.

Don’t believe us?

a short burgundy manicure

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Scroll on for some of our favorite burgundy manicures.

Thisblack cherry manicureis a prime pick for summer, without going the obvious pastel route.

Burgundy Valentine

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Wondering what looks good with burgundy nails?

Almond-shaped nails with burgundy manicure and cherry nail art

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Look no further than sister shadepink.

And not just for Valentine’s Day, mind you.

We’ll be flaunting these sweet tips all year long.

Square-shaped nails with magnetic burgundy polish

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Burgundy Chrome

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What’s a nail inspo roundup without a littlechromeinjection these days?

Despite what many amilky glazed manicurewould have you believe, chrome can get prettydeep, too.

Just take this burgundy chrome approach for example.

Almond-shaped nails with pink and burgundy heart-accented manicure

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The glittery accent instantly ups the festive factor.

These burgundy and whitematte nails.

Plus, the subtle shimmer?

Almond-shaped burgundy chrome nails

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We’re so here for it.

Oxblood

Of course, don’t feel like you have to go all out with nail art.

Burgundy is a rich shade that makes a bold statement all on its own.

A manicure featuring burgundy nail polish and chevron print accent nails

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Burgundy Fizz

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Want a little something extra?

This sparkly rendition emphasizes the depth of the color.

Good luck not getting too mesmerized by those glittery pools on your fingertips.

Burgundy Matte manicure with white accents

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It’s giving esoteric vamp and feels like the perfect segue set for summer to fall.

As cute as the white heart is, you could easily forego it for a more minimalist nail look.

Hawaiian-Inspired

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Hawaiian print is yet another early ’00s motif that’s alive and well.

Dark Cherry Nails with gold cuticle arches

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The trick to getting such straight nail edges is to have a sturdynail file.

Elevate your oxblood mani with a chic and strategically placed blue outline.

This one features slightly thicker tips than your typical double French, giving it a more graphic appeal.

Burgundy Striped manicure

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For a unique touch, add some nail art or decals on top.

We love the choice of an eight-ball, as seen here.

To DIY this look, start with the geometric burgundy tip, followed by a swipe of lilac underneath.

An oxblood manicure on squoval nails

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Burgundy Croc

Excuse us while we sprint to the salon to copy these burgundycroc/snake printnails.

Watercolor

Feeling a bit of tie-dye nostalgia?

We’ve got you covered.

Almond shaped-nails with burgundy shimmer nail polish

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Complete withwatercolorsplotches and gemstone accents, this is one nail look that’s hard to ignore.

Burberry-print nails with burgundy accent nails

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Almond-shaped nails with burgundy aura manicure

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A manicure with negative space, wavy details, and a white heart accent

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Long almond-shaped nails with abstract, negative space burgundy manicure

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A Hawaiian-inspired burgundy manicure with floral details and burgundy tips

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Dual-Finish French

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A square French manicure with burgundy tips

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A burgundy manicure with subtle blue outlines on each nail

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Sliced French manicure with burgundy tips

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A burgundy tortoiseshell manicure with an eightball detail

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Burgundy Heat Map Nails with shades of pinks, blues, reds, and greens

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A burgundy manicure with subtle lilac accents

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Almond-shaped nails with croc-effect burgundy manicure

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A burgundy manicure with gold foil flake details

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Burgundy watercolor Nails

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