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10 Of The Best Red Nail Polishes For Fall

Red nails took center stage this past NYFW. Here are the best shades for your next manicure.
10 Of The Best Red Nail Polishes For Fall
By Jailynn Taylor · Updated September 29, 2022
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This past NYFW has rightfully predicted the nail color of the season. Not brown, not forest green, not orange but red. And we are not talking about cherry or fire truck summer reds. Think vampy, dark, and moody shades. These vibey shades of red make for the perfect mani-pedi color as we move into the spooky season. If you are apprehensive about going so dark, a few segway shades that aren’t as intense, like scarlet or metallic reds, can ease you into those darker tones.

Red nails may feel like a special occasion color, but they aren’t just for runway or red carpet events. The right shade of red can add the right amount of spice to everyday life and is a top fall color for all your autumnal activities. Planning to go apple picking with the family? A warm deep red may be the perfect shade. Picking the perfect pumpkin for jack-o-lantern carving? Opt for a red with a bit more orange in it. Fall date nights with the boo call for a deeper red that shows passion. Whatever the fall occasion, red is the season’s color. You and your nail tech know it, so shop the ten best fall shades below for that runway-ready manicure.

Ahead, we’ve curated some of our favorite reds for fall.

01
01 ella + mila Holiday Fling

A red that almost feels like black is a moody masterpiece.

Available at ella + mila
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02
02 Dear Sundays No.16

A timeless shade of red that will never go out of style.

Available at Dear Sundays
18 Shop Now
03
03 OPI Nail Lacquer Como se llama?

Muted deep reds for the rest of 2022, please.

Available at Amazon
11 Shop Now
04
04 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color 383 ASAP Apple

If you were searching for the perfect apple-picking red, look no further.

Available at Target
5 Shop Now
05
05 Cirque Colors Rothko Red

This deep red is perfect for fall and winter—the perfect 2-for-1.

Available at Cirque Colors
17 Shop Now
06
06 ORLY Beauty Just Bitten

Vamped-up nails were all the rage on the runway this NYFW.

Available at ORLY Beauty
11 Shop Now
07
07 Dior Vernis 849 Rouge Cinema

This scarlet-like red is the perfect mix of fall oranges and holiday red.

Available at Dior
30 Shop Now
08
08 Smith and Cult The Message

The bottle alone is gorgeous, but this red with a hint of gold is the only manicure you’ll want this season.

Available at Walmart
30 Shop Now
09
09 China Glaze Ruby Pumps Nail Lacquer

Add a bit of shimmer to your red for that next-level shine.

Available at Sally Beauty
9 Shop Now
10
10 ELOQUII Faux Leather Shirtdress

This faux leather shirt dress is a show-stopper.

Available at ELOQUII
140 Shop Now

TOPICS:  manicure nails pedicure
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