19 Best Red Nail Polishes To Try
Here are the absolute best red nail polishes and gel polishes that are available this year. From your #1 nail art blog! As any nail art lover knows, finding the perfect red nail polish is a must for making your manicure ideas come to life. From dark red polishes from artisan nail shops to the most sparkly shades, I have found everything you need to get the perfect red manicure.
To help you out, I have searched high and low to find the absolute best red nail polishes. You are sure to find the right shade from this list. There are also some options on the best red gel polishes that come in a bottle or solid crème too. These will give you a matte finish, glossy, color changing and glitter finish. I also found some fantastic artisan brands on Etsy who make small batch nail polishes. Let’s go through this list together!
Best Red Nail Polishes
1. Vlad Dracul Multichrome Polish
For all the nail lovers out there, consider this your new fav red nail polish from Parrot Polish! This deep red polish is made with premium ultrachrome pigments for a beautiful, long lasting manicure. Plus, this red nail polish is non-toxic, cruelty-free, and 10-free, so you can feel good about your nails!
2. Sunset Burn Red polish
Nail polish that changes color when exposed to sunshine is a fun way to add some pizzazz to your nails. The colors are truly vibrant and can really make your nails pop. Plus, it’s a great way to show off that you know trends. You can create all sorts of designs with color changing nail polish. If you want to make your nails even glossier, you can apply an extra shiny top coat.
3. Melody Susie Red Cat Eye
Melody Susie red cat eye gel has a rich color with magnetic shimmer that dances in the light. Wear this when you want red nails with a fun little twist. The glowing stripe gives your manicure extra depth without covering that gorgeous red shade.
4. Modelones Red Set
This Modelones red gel set gives your nails a rich mix of red and burgundy sparkle. The magnetic shimmer shifts in the light so your manicure looks different from every angle. These romantic shades are especially pretty for date nights, Valentine’s Day, and holiday parties. Remember you will need a cure lamp for this set.
5. Beetles Red Gel Polish Kit
If you’re a nail lover, then you know that there’s nothing quite like a gel manicure. The color is always vibrant and shiny, and it lasts for weeks without chipping. This gel polish from Beetles hits all the marks for a super bright cherry red. The deep burgundy polish is such a pretty pick when you want red nails with a darker twist.
6. Maxus Gift Set
This set of four from Maxus gives you a fun mix of red and darker shades to play with. You can wear each color alone, mix them across your nails, or layer the reds over the deeper tones for a custom manicure. It is an easy way to create several looks from one polish set.
7. Ring Me By LondonTown
This red polish from LondonTown is formulated to give your nails a balance of strength and moisturization. Not only will it give you a stunning red, it is enriched with oils and botanical extracts that will leave your nails looking and feeling healthy. The next time you need to find a unique red nail polish that has good ingredients, try this one!
8. Charging Of The Guards
Sometimes finding the perfect shade of red polish can be a real challenge. You want something that will give you a stunning color, but you also don’t want to sacrifice moisture or strength. This red polish from LondonTown is formulated with a balance of all three. It’s enriched with oils and botanical extracts to help keep nails healthy and hydrated, while the striking red hue is stunning.
9. Double The Deck Red
Here is another red polish from Londontown. As a nail art lover, you know that there are some nail polish brands that just don’t cut it. You’ve probably tried a lot of different nail polishes, only to be disappointed by the chipping, streaking, and overall poor quality. Their chip resistant nail polish is simply one of the best on the market. It goes on smoothly and evenly, without any streaking.
10. HeartBreaker By Drunk Fairy Polish
Heartbreaker on Etsy changes from a black red shade when your nails are cold to blood red when they are warm. Tiny flakes and holographic glitter add extra sparkle as the color shifts. This one is for you if a plain red manicure simply is not enough fun.
11. Red Gel Nail Set
If you know someone who loves nail art, then a red gel polish kit makes a great gift idea. There are several different shades of red to use from in this kit, so they can create all kinds of stunning nail art designs. I’ve used Beetles gel a ton over the years and have never had a problem with it chipping for at least two weeks with proper prep.
12. Gelish Soak Off Red
Gelish has so many red gel polishes that you can pick a shade for nearly any mood. Their collection includes bright cherry tones, deep wine colors, and sparkly reds that catch the light. This is a great brand to check when you know you want red nails but have not settled on the exact color yet.
13. Modelones Red Gel
For those times when you just need a classic red, this little bottle from Modelones is one of the best reds out there. The bright glossy color makes your nails look polished without any extra sparkle or nail art. More than 500 bottles sell each month, so plenty of people are grabbing this cheerful red too.
14. Yet Brokenly Live On
Now this is a red polish with some attitude. Yet Brokenly Live On has fiery flakes that shift from red to orange with tiny pops of blue holographic glitter. You get so much color and sparkle in one bottle that your nails will look different each time the light hits them.
15. Red Jelly Polish
Lucky Jelly from Cirque Colors gives your nails that juicy candy red look without covering them in heavy color. Its sheer formula lets your natural nail line peek through, and you can add another coat when you want a deeper red. The glossy finish makes this shade look so fresh and fun.
16. Red To Pink Nail Polish
This thermal polish from Cirque Colors changes from red to pink as your nails warm up and cool down. It is such a fun way to wear two shades in one manicure. I also have a swatching video at the bottom of this post showing some of my other favorite colors from this brand.
17. Ruby Red Holo Polish
Ruby from ILNP really does look like a tiny gemstone in a bottle. The rich red base is packed with matching shimmer that glows under the light without changing the true ruby color. Two or three coats give your nails that deep sparkling finish shown in the photos.
18. Blood Red Nail Polish
Carrie by ILNP did not come to sit quietly in your nail polish drawer. This deep blood red shade flashes with holographic sparkle and fiery red to orange color shifts when the light hits. I would grab this one for Halloween nails or any manicure that deserves the best sparkle.
19. Rescue Red Polish
Rescue Red is a bright fire engine red for anyone who wants classic color with a little something extra in the bottle. Dr.’s Remedy adds biotin and plant based ingredients to its polish formula, making this pick different from the usual red lacquer. I think it is especially nice for women who care just as much about their nail products as the color.
Thanks so much for reading my list of the best red nail polishes. I hope you spotted a new shade that belongs in your collection, from juicy jelly reds to deep holographic colors. Leave a comment and tell me which polish was your favorite or share a red shade that I should try next. I always enjoy hearing what you are wearing on your nails!
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