The Chicest Dark Red Nail Shades, According To The Pros

I love this shade because it’s a sultry, moody, deep garnet red. It’s inspired by the gemstone it’s named after. Bio Sculpture’s gel formula gives a really classy finish, making it perfect for autumn and winter when you want something elegant. From Kinetics, ‘Cherry Red’ – rich, with wine-like undertones – feels very grown-up and passionate. Moody but vibrant, it really helps uplift a manicure with a touch of depth and warmth.

Garnet Noir 334 Gemini Polish, £15.50 | Bio Sculpture

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Chanel’s ‘Rouge Noir’ is one of my all-time favourites. The colour has that rich, almost blackened tone to it that looks chic in any light and it always feels elegant without trying too hard. It wears beautifully, has a glossy finish and is the perfect shade for this time of year when you want something a bit moodier but still classic. Nails.INC ‘Swear By Salutation’ is a gorgeous deep red that still gives a real pop of colour. It’s dark and bold, but not so dark that it loses that classic richness. The formula is smooth, long-lasting and super glossy, so it always looks fresh. It’s a great choice if you want a darker red that still feels vibrant and eye-catching.

Plant Power Vegan Nail Polish In Swear By Salutation, £9 | Nails.Inc
Le Vernis Nail Colour In Rogue Noir, £24 | Chanel

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This ultra-deep cherry black shade delivers a sultry hit of darkness warmed by rich red undertones which suit every skin tone. Created in collaboration with L.A-Space and Bio Sculpture, it’s a luxe, high-shine polish made for chic women who love their nails super dark, bold and impeccably glossy in the winter. Another favourite of mine is ‘Love Potion’, a deep red wine shade which brings the richness of a classic vampy red and pairs seamlessly with a winter capsule wardrobe. The formula delivers exceptional shine and lasts well, making it an elegant choice for the colder months.

Love Potion Polish, £15.50 | Bio Sculpture
Ghost Noir 324 Nail Polish, £15 | L.A-S x Bio Sculpture

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I love the depth of Glossify’s ‘Atelier’ shade, the pigment coverage is exceptional. The warm brown undertones lean into the chocolate brown trend that we've been seeing everywhere. Then, ‘Cabaret’ by TheGelBottle is the ideal chic-yet-fun festive red. I love the dimension that the magnetic effect creates without it being overly glittery. 

Cabaret Magnetic Polish, £21.54 | The Gel Bottle
Atelier Polish, £14.99 | Glossify

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‘Billie’ is such a classic, elegant choice for the colder months. Nails.INC’s four-in-one formula is brilliant because you get a rich, intense payoff without the fuss of layering multiple products. The wide-hugging brush makes application super smooth and it delivers a gel-like, glossy finish that lasts up to eight days. Another shade to know is ‘Erica’ from Bio Sculpture’s Evo Gel range. It’s a deep, saturated burgundy with a moody, elegant feel. Plus, because it’s a gel, it lasts really well through busy weeks.

Billie Topless Polish, £6.75 (was £9) | Nails.Inc

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