Red Press On Nails: Find Your Red

Red nails never date. The trick is picking the right red for your skin tone and the occasion. Here's how the range breaks down.

Bright reds: bold and classic

Scarlet Silk is a true, bright red, the one to wear with a red lip. It's in Short Almond for a softly tapered, elegant shape.

Ruby Glow is a warm red with a glossy finish that flatters warmer and olive skin tones. It comes in Short Almond and Extra Short.

Deep reds: rich and moody

Cherry Luxe is a deep cherry that reads almost black-red in low light. It's great for evenings and cooler months. It comes in Extra Short and Short Almond.

Mocha Plum leans plum-brown. It's the subtle option if a bright red feels like too much for every day. See Mocha Plum Extra Short.

Red with a design

• Floral Rouge: red florals on an almond shape.
• Secret Garden: deeper reds among garden blooms.
• Strawberry Charm: playful red and yellow, made for summer.
• Crimson Pearl: red and white with 3D pearl detail.

Which red suits your skin tone?

As a rough guide:

• Cooler skin (pink or blue undertones): blue-based reds like Cherry Luxe.
• Warmer skin (golden or olive undertones): warmer reds like Ruby Glow.
• Neutral skin: you can wear most reds, including Scarlet Silk.

When in doubt, a deep red suits almost everyone.

Short red nails look expensive

A glossy red on a short squoval or short almond shape is one of the most polished looks there is. It also shows less wear than long nails. See our short press on nails guide. Want a darker take for October? Try our Halloween vampy edit.

Shop red

• Scarlet Silk Short Almond – $14.99
• Ruby Glow Extra Short – $14.99
• Cherry Luxe Short Almond – $14.99
• Floral Rouge – $39
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