@betina_goldstein

Switching up your nails is one of the easiest ways to play with your beauty look.

With so many options, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

In those cases, it’s best to stick to the classics.

red nails

@betina_goldstein

Specifically, we’re referring tored nail designs.

Red nails are simply classicthey’re undisputedly timeless.

But just because they’re an easy go-to doesn’t mean they have to be boring.

Red manicure with gold bow designs

@melanated.mani

In fact,red nailscan be eccentric and bold.

It’s all about changing up your nail art, nail length, and nail shape.

And if you prefer moreminimalistic nails, there are subtle designs you’re able to do.

Red nails with rose gold metallic half-moon accents

@lolo.nailedit

Below, we shared 44 of our favoritered nail artideas.

Tiny Gold Bows

@melanated.mani

Looking for a way to dress up plain red nails?

Put a bow on them!

Red manicure with subtle dark pink cuticle accent

@betina_goldstein

Add rose gold half-moons along the cuticles.

While nearly imperceptible from far away, it will give your mani an up-close allure.

Silver not your metal of choice?Red and gold nailsare just as stunning.

Red nails with silver French tips

@nataliepnails

To copy this set, skip the glossy top coat.

Use this brush to create the curved dividing line and carefully fill one side with polish.

Don’t forget a clear coat for the other side!

Red glitter manicure with cherry nude accent nails

@melanated.mani

Pink and Red Marble Nails

Craving a little contrast?

Pair solid red nails with a couple pink marbled nails for the ultimate Valentine’s Day look.

Let that dry before removing the tape and finish with top coatso easy!

Manicure with clear base and abstract red face designs

@betina_goldstein

These stained glass roses are what aBeauty and the Beastfan’s dreams are made of.

Plus, that color palette?

We’re in love.

negative space manicure with red strawberry design tips and leafy stems near base

@nuka.nails

Almond Tips

Accentuate the look of your red manicure by pairing it with beautiful almond-shaped nails.

We dig the Olive & June Beb Nail Polish.

Red Ombre Nails

@oliveandjune

Can’t choose which shade red to use?

Red swoop negative space manicure

@paintboxnails

You don’t have to!

That way, when your nails grow out, it won’t be as noticeable by your polish.

And remember: You don’t have to pigeonhole yourself to a plain French tip.

Manicure with neutral base and red and brown wavy design

@chillhouse

Instead, consider mimicking this funky wavy nail art idea.

Tracing your red tips in white will add extra contrast.

Dozens of perfectly placed holographic red hearts encased in high-shine clear topcoat.

Red and marbled pink alternating manicure

@melanated.mani

Seriously, how cute is this nail idea?

Inverted Hearts

Create eye-catching contrast with this white and red nail art idea.

Taking hearts to the next level, the inverted polish situation makes it a particularly head-turning design.

Geometric peach and red nail design

@varnishlane

Just imagine all the ways you could wear the color combo on your nails.

Go for this heart shape over the traditional French tip for a fun twist on a classic.

If you’re looking for another liner brush recommendation, celebrity manicuristJulie Kandalecloves the Princeton Liner brush.

Stained glass red rose nail design

@bhambnails

Chic in Chanel

Keep it classy with a simple red Chanel logo on your pointer finger.

Thesimple nail artis minimal but feels high-end at the same time.

It’s the most affordable Chanel accessory you could hope for.

Peach, pink, and red nails with yin/yang and wave designs

@chillhouse

Dreamy Heart Nails

@amyle.nails

Hoping for just a hint of red?

These sheer, cloudlike nails are topped off with a single red decal for a dreamy manicure idea.

Poppy Print

Treat yourself to a bouquet that will last a lot longer than real-life flowers.

Almond nails with red French tips

@nuka.nails

It’s an abstract beauty statement we’d happily recreate.

Use a shiny top coat and paint on longoval-shaped nailsto replicate the look.

The white grid hints at a garden fence, perfect for growing these summer berries.

Milky manicure with splotchy red nail design

@imarninails

Here, the artist uses The Gel Bottle’sDaisy,Candy, andJungleshades.

Romantic Red

@heluviee

Make cute and creative nail art by working with negative spaces.

We love how sleek these hearts look.

Bright to dark red nails gradient design

@oliveandjune

Short Square Nails

@gelcare.official

Classic, simple, and sophisticated.

it’s possible for you to’t go wrong with shiny lacquer and square-shaped nails.

Red Swirls

Channel the ’80s with these swirly, psychedelic red accent nails.

Negative space manicure with white and red wavy tips

@paintboxnails

Seriously, one look at these artfully painted tips and we’re craving a set of our own.

The juxtaposition of the sharp-edgedcoffin shapeand rounded loops makes the look that much more interesting.

Instead, it comes down to innovative ways to wear the shade.

Peachy neutral manicure with holographic red heart decals

@nuka.nails

As is the case here.

Pink and Red

A pink and red combo does not have to be reserved forValentine’s Day.

These cousin colors are beautiful together all year round, and they look especially fresh in this thin-red-tip design.

Checkered hot pink and red nail design

@thehangedit

The crisp cutoff line of the pink creates that whisper of geometric appreciation we love to see.

Mixed Red Mani

Can’t decide on a design?

The subtle twist is just enough to keep it interesting, while still holding thatminimalist manicurestatus.

Red and white split heart nail design

@varnishlane

Here, the artist reached for OPI’s Big Apple Red.

Red Nails with Mirror Tips

@sojinails

Make a statement with a bold French manicure.

Use bright red for the base and reflective mirror appliques on your tips.

Neutral nails with red heart tips with blue outline

@brownluxenails

To make it even bolder, make your tips extra pointy for a claw-like effect.

That’s why we love the look of this pale pink and red cow print mani so much.

Paired with hollow hearts, it’s an unexpected nail look that’s quirky and fun.

Minimal manicure with red Chanel symbol accent nails

@betina_goldstein

Although any detailed nail art often seems anything but simple, this mani truly is a breeze to DIY.

Wait for it to dry, remove the stickers, and finish with top coat.

Contrast Tips

FYI: Red and periwinkle look fantastic together?

Clear nails with iridescent cloud details and red heart nail decals

@amyle.nails

These asymmetric high-contrast tips.

Thanks to their staggered edges, they’re a bit easier to recreate.

Extend the end of one color a touch longer than the other and finish with topcoat.

Peachy neutral nails with red and blue poppy design

@lolo.nailedit

Beautiful nails without a lot of extra legwork.

Gradient Waves

@disseynails

Dig the idea of wavy nails and gradient nails?

Try combining the two for an undeniably pretty red nail art idea.

Glossy red manicure with negative space base and thin black stripe accent

@hellobirdielab

Simply bring this photo to your next nail appointment and ogle over the masterpiece that your nails become.

White graph nail design with strawberry accents

@bhambnails

red nail designs

@heluviee

Translucent white acrylic nails with red “GRL PWR” message

@paragonnails

red nail designs

@gelcare.official

Acrylic red nails with white swirl accents

@brownluxenails

Negative space red nails in various designs

@nataliepnails

Pinkish lavender manicure with negative space bottom section and red almond French tip

@paintboxnails

Red nails with negative space diagonal half moon at cuticle and dark half moon at tip

@paintboxnails

Beige, black, and red nails with dotted, splotched, and negative space designs

@melanated.mani

Red French manicure with all-red accent nails

@nailartbyqueenie

red nail designs

@sojinails

Wavy pastel pink, hot pink, and red nail design

@lolo.nailedit

Pink and red nails with cow print and heart designs

@varnishlane

Red nails with negative space half moon design at cuticles

@imarninails

red nail designs

@nailsbysuman

Manicure with red glitter gradient tips

@imarninails

Negative space manicure with bright red and pastel blue split tips

@amyle.nails

Red gradient wave design manicure with gold rings

@disseynails