56 Stunning Red Acrylic Nails For A Bold And Beautiful Look
Red acrylic nails are a stunning design, with so many possible ways to wear them. They can be used for any occasion and really add some intensity when you have the right color of red nail polish to use under your false nails. It’s an easy way to make yourself stand out in the crowd! There are also all sorts of shapes available, from square to stiletto or almond to round, you can find something that fits your style perfectly.
Take a look at most popular red acrylic nail designs from the video below for a quick glimpse:
Red acrylic nails are not only easy to wear but also very versatile in terms of shape and color choice. Depending on what you want the design for will depend on whether you choose a different shaped nail bed. For example if it is for a night out on the town, you may want to opt for a square or round bed so that it matches your outfit better. If you are looking to spice up an everyday look choosing something more simple like almond shaped nails with delicate designs is best suited.
There are many different colors of red nail polish available depending on what kind of design looks good on your finger nails. If you are looking for something that will stand out more than red with glitter is the way to go, but if you want a simple classic look then choosing just plain old red nail polish may be best suited.
The color of acrylic or gel paint also plays an important role in creating the perfect manicure; darker colors work better for longer nails whereas brighter colors are better suited to shorter ones.
Some of my favorite red acrylic nail designs include glittery dark red with an almond shape, black matte on short stilettos and a variation of different colored dots or hearts depending on the occasion! It is important that you use good quality paint when it comes to creating these looks; cheap paint has a tendency to flake and chip off much quicker than quality brands.
1 Red And Clear
If you want to make a statement on your nails without going too over the top, try out these red and clear square nails with glitter. The design is simple enough that it will go great with anything you’re wearing while still making people take notice!
2 Leopard
Oval nails are the perfect shape to highlight a fun design. Take inspiration from your favorite season and try an animal print pattern that matches your personality. Leopard spots look great with a matte red base, while leopard-print nails are perfect for summer and springtime.
3 Glitter And Diamonds
Draw attention to your eyes and lips with a glamorous manicure. Clear nails are perfect for showing off a few flattering crystals, while matte red is ideal if you want an understated look that’s still eye-catching. A sleek French tip complements either style nicely.
4 Flames
Red ombre nails are a must-try look for your next holiday party. This manicure is perfect if you’re going to an event in a warm climate, since it adds a touch of fire and energy. Matte red gel polish looks best with this design because the flames stand out against the shiny top-coat.
5 Leopard And Heart
Leopard prints and hearts look great on square nails. You can combine them in a variety of ways – either with the black spots against the red or white, or as contrasting shapes at each corner.
6 Red And Ombre
Another red and white ombre look is ideal for a winter or Christmas manicure. To create this design, start with an opaque base of matte red gel polish. Apply the gradient using just one color – either white or black, depending on your preference.
7 Leopard And Foil
Coffin nails are a versatile shape that can be decorated in many ways. Try an animal print design using leopard spots with the black glittery foil to add extra glamour. You could also try ombre or matte red nails, depending on your preference for color style and finish.
8 Rose Design
A red and clear squoval is a chic manicure that’s ideal for day or night. To get this look, pick either matte or shiny top-coats then add your favorite flower shape in the color of your choice.
9 Red And Gold Foil
If you prefer a bolder look, try this red and gold combination. Shape your nails into square ovals – either squoval or coffin shapes work well for this design. Then add the foil to just one nail on each hand to highlight it without detracting from the matte red base color.
10 Ancient Chinese Designs
Another way to decorate coffin nails is with a royal ancient Chinese design. To get this look, you’ll need an opaque red base and gold foil stickers in the shape of your choice. You can use triangles or circles as shown here – either one works well for getting an authentic-looking traditional pattern on each nail.
11 Red And Burgundy
If you have longer nails, the almond shape is a flattering option. In this design, gold accessories and foil add extra sparkle to your look. You can use these on their own or alongside other decorations like rhinestones or studs depending on what suits your style best.
12 Gothic Designs
Red stiletto nails are ideal if you want a dramatic look for special occasions. This design is perfect for complementing an evening outfit, and the clear acrylic base ensures that your red polish doesn’t get dirty too quickly. Apply black foil stickers in various shapes to add extra depth of color and detail to this vivid manicure style.
13 Gothic Nails With Flames
If you’re going to a party, make sure your nails are dressed up for the occasion. Square gel gothic nails with flames and black accessories look stunning on their own or as part of a matching set – try this style if you want some extra glamour without too much effort.
14 Red And Clear
For a simple yet eye-catching look, try this red and clear coffin design. Long nails work best for this style but it also looks great on shorter nails if you prefer something less dramatic. Add some glitter to the top coat – either one color or several shades mixed together works well.
15 Gold Reverse Tips
A red square nail is a classic look that works for any occasion. For an extra touch of glamour, add gold reverse tips to the design – you can get these done at home or have them applied professionally depending on your budget and time constraints.
16 Gold Metal And Cat Eye
Coffin nails can be decorated in many different ways – try a metallic look to add some extra glamour. In this design, gold metal and glitter are used on the tips for an eye-catching finish that’s perfect for party season. Use clear acrylic if you want to keep your mani looking slick without too much effort or black acrylic if you want something more dramatic.
17 Heart Designs
Squoval gel acrylic nails look stunning with heart designs – try them if you want an eye-catching manicure that’s perfect for any occasion. You can choose from many different color combinations to suit your style, and the clear base means these will last longer than some other types of design.
18 Diamonds On The Tips
Diamond tips are a great way to add some extra glamour to your nails. Diamonds look best on longer nails so try this style if you have the option of growing out your mani for four or more weeks.
19 Swirls
For a fun twist on the classic coffin shape, try red and clear nails with swirls. This style looks best if you have long nails – short ones won’t work as well because there isn’t enough space to create this pattern easily. You can use any color combination that suits your wardrobe but remember that it will be easier to get this design right if you use clear acrylic.
20 Snowflakes And Glitter
For a festive look, try these coffin red and beige ombre nails with snowflakes and glitter. You can use any color combination to fit in with your outfit – this style is perfect for Christmas but you could just as easily wear it at New Year or another holiday gathering.
21 Red And Black Ombre Stiletto
Use a stiletto nail shape to add some flair to your outfit – this simple design looks great with any outfit and works well for both formal events or everyday wear. Try adding black ombre tips if you want something more dramatic, or use clear acrylic instead of the red color shown here if you’d prefer not to change your nail color.
22 Checkerboard And 3D Bow
Nail accessories are a great way to add some extra style – use them if you need something more interesting than your nails alone. In this design, the checkerboard and bow give a fun twist on an otherwise simple manicure that’s perfect for any occasion.
23 Black And Red
Coffin nails are a classic choice that works for any occasion – you can use them to add some extra style or just as part of your everyday mani. Try using black and red acrylic if you want something more dramatic, or clear acrylic if you prefer things less colorful.
24 Red Flames
Pink coffin nails are a fantastic way to spice up your manicure – the simple design is simple to execute and looks great with red flames. If you don’t want to change your nail color or go for black acrylic if you prefer something more dramatic, clear acrylic might be a better option.
25 Pearls And Diamonds
Give yourself a luxurious look by sporting red and white oval nails. Accent your nail tips with glittery diamond decals and pearls for an elegant touch. If you want to keep things chic, go for simple black or silver studs instead of diamonds – it’s easier to wear this design from day-to-night since the studs do not limit you to glam occasions.
26 Red And Nude
Accent your square nails with a contrasting color for an eye-catching look. For example, you could sport red and nude square nails with fun designs on each nail tip or feature nail. You can also choose to have all of the same design in matching colors – either black decals or silver studs would look great against both shades of polish.
27 Coral Red Ombre
Ombre nails are perfect for ladies who want to experiment with nail art without committing too much time or effort. For example, you could sport coral red ombre square nails that fade into gold at the tips in a zigzag pattern. You can also accent your design with black decals if you like simpler designs.
28 Matte Red And Gold
Coffin nails are ideal for ladies who want a longer nail look. For example, you could sport matte red coffin nails with gold accessories – simple studs would work well against the dark polish or go all-out and choose a bolder design like glittery diamonds. If you prefer simpler designs that don’t draw too much attention to your nails, try black or silver studs instead.
29 Full Finger Diamonds And Glitter
If you want to make a big statement, consider sporting red nails with glitter. A great way to do this is by wearing ovals that are fully glittered in gold or just accent your nail tips for an elegant touch. You could even have one finger completely covered in diamonds if you’re feeling creative!
30 White French Tips
Coffin nails are ideal for ladies who want a longer nail look. For example, you could sport red and clear coffin nails with white French tips on the opposite end of your design – it’s sure to draw attention. You can also accent your design with gold studs or diamonds if you like more contrast against the dark polish.
31 Rose Designs
Give yourself a romantic look with red and light pink coffin nails. You could accent your design by choosing rose decals, or you could make it all about the flowers – having white tips will complement your roses nicely. If you want to keep things simple but elegant, try black or silver studs instead of roses for an understated touch that still looks chic.
32 Red And Black Square
Glitter accents your square nails for an eye-catching look. You may wear red and black square nails with interesting patterns on each nail tip, or you might have all of the same design in matching hues – gold studs or diamonds would go well against both colors of polish.
33 Diamonds And Lines
If you want to play it safe, consider sporting red square nails with simple designs. For example, you could sport beige square nails that fade into red at the tips in a zigzag pattern or only have one nail feature diamonds for an elegant touch. You can also keep things less eye-catching by opting for black decals instead of real rhinestones.
34 Diamonds And Pearls
Red nails are a popular option for special occasions. For example, they look great with holiday dresses and at New Year’s Eve parties. Another occasion to sport red stiletto nails is Valentine’s Day – play up the romantic theme by adding diamonds or pearls as nail features!
35 Wavy Silver
If you want to go for a bolder look, consider red and silver wavy square nails. The contrast between the metallic colors looks great in this pattern, which is also eye-catching. You could also sport one color on all your nails if you prefer less drama.
36 Red Slanted Tips
If you want a more unusual design, consider red glitter square nails. The bold color looks fantastic with the glistening sparkles and is perfect for parties or special occasions. You could also try this look on shorter nails as it’s not too dramatic at that length!
37 Glitter Tips And Bow Accessories
If you want to go all out with your nail art, consider red and gold square nails. The vibrant colors look great together and the glitter tips add a unique touch – not to mention they’re perfect for parties! If you don’t have time or patience for intricate designs, opt for simpler accessories like basic bows or simple studs instead.
38 Diamond And Pearl Designs
Dita Von Teese is known for her retro style. While most celebrities sport bold colors with their manicures, she prefers classics like red or black nails. To get Dita’s classic look, ask for square acrylic gel nails in a rich shade of scarlet and opt for small decals instead of glittering nail accessories to keep things sophisticated.
39 Gold And Foil
Red square gel nails are perfect for any occasion. Not only do they look great in a classic or bold color, but you can also opt for different designs to switch things up. For example, go all out with decals and rhinestones like Dita Von Teese would! Or keep your accessories subtle by opting for gold foils instead.
40 Dollar Sign
Red square nails are perfect for parties or special occasions. For example, this manicure looks great with a holiday dress and would also be fantastic at New Year’s Eve celebrations. Also try it with casual outfits to add some fun flair! You could sport glitter tips in the color of your choice along with dollar sign rhinestones on one accent nail.
41 Flora Designs
Red and clear square nails are a great choice for special occasions. You could try them in this classic color or opt for an all-out glitter manicure with rhinestones of your choice instead. For example, you could go with gold tips on one accent nail and add flowers to the rest like these lovely ladies!
42 Elagent Diamonds
Red square acrylic nails are a classic choice for any occasion. They look great in bold shades like scarlet, but they’re also perfect for more understated looks with simple nail designs and colors instead. For example, you could sport red stiletto nails that fade into white at the tips or opt for clear accents on one accent nail to keep things classy!
43 Red And Glitter Gold
Red and glitter gold square nails are a great choice for parties or New Year’s Eve celebrations. They look fantastic in bold shades like scarlet, but you could also opt for one color on all your nails if you prefer to keep things subtle instead. For example, these ladies opted for red stiletto nails that fade into clear at the tips.
44 Foil And Diamonds
Red nails are perfect for Valentines’ Day or any other time you want to show your romantic side. Clear and red almond-shaped nails look luxurious with a touch of sparkle, like in this picture. The square tips have foil on top which makes them stand out even more! To recreate the look, ask for clear polish under gradient red polish, and add the foil on top. Add a few diamonds or pearls to each nail for extra glamour!
45 Thick White Tips
Coffin nails are one of the most popular styles out there. You can wear them short or long, in a semi-glossy color like nude clear polish with thick white tips, or any way you want! This design adds an artsy twist to the classic style by adding black designs on each nail. To get this look ask for clear polish with a matte top-coat, and then draw on the black designs.
46 Red And White Square
Acrylic nails are the most popular way to get beautiful long-lasting manicures. If you love red, go with this super glamorous design by asking for thick white tips on flat square shaped acrylics in clear polish. The small diamonds give your fingers a luxurious touch!
47 Red And Clear Coffin
Gel nails are the most durable manicures. Combined with bright red polish they have a modern twist, like in this picture. If you want to recreate this look at home ask for clear gel on top of your natural nail, and then color it all red! You can also ask for gold or pearl features on each nail if you prefer something a bit more subtle.
48 Clear And Red Coffin Nails
Clear and red nails are another great option for special occasions, like weddings or big celebrations! These coffin nails have bright red tips which look amazing. Ask your manicurist to draw on little bows with white paint to complete the design. You could also try adding dots or other shapes instead of bows.
49 With Lines
This is the most popular shape for acrylic nails. Squoval means that they are squared at the tips, but with rounded edges. This nail design adds a bit of subtle sparkle to your look thanks to black lines on each nail! To recreate this trend ask for clear gel polish on top of your natural nails and then draw little stripes or any other design you like with black acrylic paint.
50 Pearls And Bow
For a more elegant look go with French tip nails and add glitter and pearls for an extra special touch. These square red acrylic nails have pinky nude-colored tips that make them perfect for any occasion, from work to formal events!
51 Glitter And 3D Bow
Burgundy and glitter nails are a great option for holiday season, especially Valentine’s Day. These square acrylic nails have burgundy colored tips that create a gorgeous contrast with the silver bow embellishments! Ask your manicurist to use black nail glue to attach them on top of clear polish.
52 Diamond Borderline
If you are looking for a bit more glamour try this red square acrylic gel nails with diamond border! The classic style is amazing by itself, but the diamonds give it an elegant touch.
53 Diamonds And Full Finger Gold Glitter
Clear gold nails with diamonds and glitter are perfect for a party or any other special occasion. This trend is one of the most popular acrylic nail designs, as it looks very elegant! Ask your manicurist to use clear gel on top of natural nails and then draw diamonds using white paint.
54 Cow Print
If you love red and white together then these square acrylic nails with cute heart designs are perfect for you! The cow print makes them a bit more modern, and very popular. Ask for clear polish with a matte top-coat to get this look, then draw the designs using black acrylic paint!
55 Red Round Gel Nails
Round nails give a bit more of a natural look. If you want to try this trend but don’t want too much color then go with red and add diamonds for an elegant touch! Ask your manicurist to use clear polish on top of your natural nails, and then draw the designs using black acrylic paint.
56 Pearls And Silver
Matte red nails are another great option, especially for work. These coffin shaped acrylic nails have black matte tips which look very modern! To get this design ask your manicurist to use clear polish on top of natural nails and then draw stripes with gold or silver metallic paint.
Q&A
What are red acrylic nails?
Red acrylic nails are a way to transform your look. They can also be used as an accent or paired with other hues, depending on the occasion! For example, if you’re looking for party nails then you will want to choose a color that is bright and bold. Some of our favorite shades of red include “”Ruby Queen”” by NCLA, “”Rose Bordeaux”” by IBD or any vibrant shade of coral!
If you’re going for more of an elegant appearance it’s best to stick with lighter shades including pink and magenta! Whatever shade you choose can easily be complemented with gold accessories which create a chic yet sophisticated look.
Before applying multiple coats onto bare nails make sure they are clean and free from oil and polish! Not only will this help your color stay intact but it will also prevent the acrylic from sticking to unwanted places.
If you plan on going out for a date or formal event it’s best to wear clear UV gel over colored varnish, because it helps protect the design and keeps nails strong and healthy.
What color goes well with red acrylic nails?
A great color that goes well with red acrylic nails is a darker shade of red. This juxtaposes the boldness of the red and allows your nails to stand out even more against your outfit. Another way to wear this color combo is by choosing a complementary color like orange or purple and wearing it on your ring finger for a pop of contrast. You can also choose to go for neutral colors such as black, white or beige especially if you’re going for an understated chic look which allows the bright scarlet tone to shine through.
You don’t want to choose any old color just because you have red nails! It’s important that when choosing colors either they relate directly to your outfit or have some kind of striking quality about them so they complement your bold red toenails. When wearing your pretty red nails you may want to avoid pairing them with another bright color like yellow or orange because they will compete with each other and make it difficult for you to know which color dominates the outfit. If you really want to wear a color like this then I recommend choosing one of these colors to wear on your ring finger so it’s more toned down and has less chance competing with the vibrant red shade.
What do red acrylic nails symbolize?
Red nails are representative of passion and energy. It is representative of blood, which symbolizes life itself as well as the warmth and nurturing aspect of human nature.
The color red also represents courage and just like it can give people “red-streaks” for fighting for a cause, it can also give them the power and motivation to go after their goals and dreams.
Are red acrylic nails in style?
This is one of the most popular summer nail art design. Red nails have always been a classic favorite choice.
Red nails are for those girls who love to be in the limelight all the time. The color red represents power and confidence… so if you’re a girl who wants to look bold and daring then, by all means, go for red nails!
Do red acrylic nails go with everything?
Red is another color that can be worn almost anywhere, anytime. While it’s not quite as safe of a choice as white, yellow or green acrylic nails, red will still go with most outfits because it’s so bold and full of life!
If you’re looking for the perfect thing to wear with your red design, black is always an excellent choice. They contrast perfectly and create a strong, mysterious look.
Red is also the perfect color to wear with most styles of jewelry- from silver to gold and even red and black, you can’t go wrong!
What does red acrylic nails say about your personality?
You are incredibly emotional. It’s almost impossible for you to hold back your feelings, which means others can easily anticipate what you’re thinking or how you’ll react in most situations.
You wear your heart on your sleeve and don’t withhold emotions to spare people’s feelings. Although this makes it easier for those closest to you to know where they stand, it also makes you vulnerable to others’ manipulation.
You are very passionate about the things that matter most to you. While this can make you highly productive and devoted to your goals, this intensity often backfires by attracting dramatic people who lack empathy or understanding of your perspective.
