Red Manicures Always Look Classy—14 Nail Polishes That Will Achieve the Look
Whether you're a burgundy gal, a true-red devotee or someone who is more partial to a fiery shade of scarlet, it's fair to say that red is the most classic nail colour there is. In our experience, it also seems to be a particular favourite of the fashion girl—which makes total sense since a bright red manicure is one of the best ways to elevate your look or add a pop of colour to a neutral outfit,.
Without further ado, I present to you the 14 red nail polishes that come beauty editor approved. We've done the testing so you don't have to. Scroll down to see my shortlist.
The best red nail polishes:
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Grace Day is a beauty editor and content creator. She has over 10 years of beauty-industry experience, spanning editorial, retail, and e-commerce, which gives her a unique understanding into how people shop for their beauty routines.While studying for a history degree (specialising in the history of beauty) and working as a beauty adviser in department stores, Grace started writing her own beauty blog in order to share the products she discovered while dealing with acne. After graduating, she moved to Beauty Bay as beauty editor and content manager. Grace is currently a beauty contributor toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She has also written for Hypebae and PopSugar and works as a brand consultant and copywriter.
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