At the top of the manicure trends for 2024, red is making a comeback. Glamorous, seductive and timeless manicures, red is THE colour for all seasons. Find all our ideas and inspiration for gorgeous red nails all year round.
After being overlooked in recent years, red is making a comeback on the fashion scene. Leather bags, tights and red mohair sweaters seen in the streets and on Instagram. Viral moments created by Carel's Ariana ballet flats and MSCHF’s Big Red Boots. Red offers a well-deserved dose of dopamine that boldly announces the arrival of spring and begs to be worn on the nails. Let’s dive into all our ideas for wearing this iconic colour.
Red Velvet: An intense and luminescent, velvety red Perfect for every skin tone!
In recent years, red has been extremely overlooked on the catwalk. More associated with the glamor of the 2010s, the red lips of the Tumblr girls and Lana Del Rey's 50s look in her Born to die video, over time, red gradually gave way to neutrals and basic tones, whose popularity soared since Covid. A sign of comfort: soothing beiges and coffee-coloured hues were essential as we fell into a period marked by crisis and fashionable utilitarian basics.
Matching lip and nails for an iconic look!
Long awaited for, Red returns! This ultra bold, expressive colour opens up a whole new world of opportunities. Undeniably timeless, its comeback coincides in particular with the emergence of the Mob Wife trend, which relies on ultra-feminization as an instrument of power, as opposed to the "clean girl" aesthetic that favored neutrals, beiges and pastels.
The colour of desire, red is the most attention-grabbing colour, which excites and seduces while still feeling chic and glamorous.
Passionate Red
Red is impactful and connected to deep symbolism.
Synonymous with both danger and excitement, red is known to raise the heart rate at the sight of it. Considered the colour of life, it is connected to strong emotions of passion, anger and love, a true symbol of human vitality. An ultra-powerful colour, open to the world and its opportunities, recently seen in fashion on Alaïa and Auralee silhouettes.
Red can sometimes be intimidating because of its boldness, but it's shades can be adapted to any situation. Whether it's a date, an evening out with friends, a family lunch or a business meeting, red can be shaped to suit the tone you want to set for the moment.
Bordeaux, vermilion, raspberry, brick or cherry, the choice is yours. It's also available in a range of effects: velvet, iridescent, glittery, glazed... just find the shade that perfectly matches the mood and occasion.
Velvet, iridescent, glittery, glazed... red comes in an infinite number of variations and effects to suit every occasion.
Timeless Red
Summer or winter? Red is timeless and can be worn in all seasons.
Spring Red will be vermilion with touches of pink like the Manucurist shades Pomegranate, Red Cherry ou Anémone.
Summer Red is adorned with orange notes like with Manicurist Shades Poppy Red, Red Coral ou Coral Reef.
Autumn Red flirts with earthy tones as much as the Manucurist colours Terracotta, Indian Summer ou Brique.
Winter Red turns to burgundy and cherry reds like Dark Pansy, Red Velvet or Red Hibiscus for a touch of holiday glitter.
Enhance your Skin Tone
When it comes to skin tone, the most important thing is to choose the right undertone according to the rules of colorimetry. If the red contains orange notes, it's perfect for darker skin tones. Try shades Coral Reef, Red Coral or Poppy Red.
Colorimetry allows us to use the nuances of tone to bring out the best in you.
For medium skin tones, we recommend earthy, rust-like hues such as Brique, Terracotta or Indian Summer.
If the red contains bluish undertones, it's perfect for fair skins. Try colours Anemone, Pomegranate or Red Velvet.
And for all skin tones, Red Cherry is THE timeless red, recommended for all hands.
Not sure which shade to choose? Take the Colour Finder quiz and find your favorite nail polish colours to match your skin tone.
Red in all forms
Short nails or long nails? Almond or stiletto? Red adapts perfectly to all nail shapes.
Short nails are often associated with a clean, neat look. Red adds a spark of feminine energy, and especially on short nails. Contrast its simplicity by stacking rings to introduce texture and volumes: we're particularly fond of Charlotte Chesnais' organic curved styles. On long nails, red seduces and bewitches. For almond shaped nails, try more discreet rings like those by jewelry brand Gemmyo.
Short or long nails, red adapts to all shapes and lengths, try enhancing with textural rings to enhance their appeal.
In terms of clothing, we love to match a red manicure with patent ballerinas, classic Mary-Janes from Carel, or more underground pointy-toes from Ganni. We also dare to wear red tights to liven up a black, grey and white outfit. For make up, we love the red lipstick Pétal Bouche Amour Fou from Violette FR. Cherry cherry lady, to know you is to love you!
Red Always!
To ensure your red manicure lasts as long as possible, it's essential to keep your nails healthy and prepare them correctly before application.
Never forget to apply a base coat, and be sure to drag the polish over the edges of your nails when applying to seal in the colour. Finally, make the most of the intensity of your colours by locking them with an appropriate top coat!
And for a manicure with an extra-long hold, intense shine and wear for up to 10 days, opt for Green Flash™, the ideal ally for long-lasting manicures without compromising nail health. This revolutionary LED gel polish offers all the advantages of traditional gel polish, such as shine, resistance and durability, without the drawbacks from the damaging removal process, thanks to an easy acetone-free removal and a plant-powered, allergen-free formula.
