Time to book a nail appointment.
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Red alert!
When it comes to timeless manicures, there’s only one color that trumps any other non-neutral hue.
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From cherry to oxblood, ruby, and merlot, red lacquer is an icon in its own right.
Enter: theFrench manicure.
Monochrome Mani
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Thistwo-tone French manicurehas us really seeing red.
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Pair two contrasting, yet still complementary, red hues for the ultimateall-red manicure.
Airbrush Hearts
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Deep French tips in vampy red standout with white airbrush hearts.
It’s a old-school, Y2k-inspired design that feels just right for Valentine’s Day.
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We love the way this design features various angles all in the same cherry shade.
Swirly Shimmer
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Upgrade classic red lacquer by opting for a version with a shimmery finish.
This Valentine’s Day-forward design includes French tips, romantic swirls and tiny white hearts.
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What’s not to love?
In fact, the design is simple enough to DIY with the help of a detailing brush.
This mani uses the Cirque Colors Coquille Charms.
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Finished with a shiny top coat, these crescent French tips look absolutely stunning.
Candy Cane Stripes
Looking for a more subtle way to pay tribute to your favorite holiday treat?
Give candy cane striped French tips a try.
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We love how this one replaces white with silver for an extra touch of sparkle.
(Naturally, she’s dubbing the style “glazed candy cane nails.")
We love the way she’s pairing the rich red mani with shiny chrome powder.
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Double Arches
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What’s better than a classic French tip?
These red stripes may be the sexiest French mani iteration we’ve ever seen.
Red and gold are two chic, festive staples that hold even more power when together.
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Nail artist Amy Le created this set for Lunar New Year.
While each nail flaunts something different, the set feels cohesive and photo-worthy.
Speckled Swoops
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Another one for the red-and-gold combo connoisseurs.
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Try coordinating with your own favorite outerwear to feel put-together every time you step out.
One thing’s for sure: You’ll feel one-of-a-kind with nails like this.
No matter what time of year or event, this fun (and easy!)
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combination is sure to shine.
It’s sure to look great, no matter what color combo you choose.
It’s giving French with a much more edgy and playful twist.
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This one also inverts the design on select nails.
Byrdie Tip
Substitute the gold wire for a gold metallic polish for an even easier DIY manicure.
The same goes for these intricate baby bandana tips.
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Gold Starburst
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These festive French tips can easily transcend seasons.
This manicure is flirty and playfuljust in time for Valentine’s Day.
Red and White
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Here’s one for all the romantics amongst us.
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Alternating red and white French tips get a sweet upgrade courtesy of those itty-bitty hearts.
The pink-and-red color-blockingdoesflaunt a generous red tip after all.
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