The 5 Best Juicy, Red Nail Polishes That Will Have Strangers Asking What Color You’re Wearing
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by The Candidly Team
This article isn’t listing every classic red polish shade of all time because we would be here all day. Plus a lot of classic reds like Big Apple Red by O.P.I. are ubiquitous and easy to find. We are also not focusing on gel because recently we’ve become freaked out by all the UV LIGHT discussions, plus if you’re doing gel, you’re more than likely choosing from your nail place’s selection and you don’t need us for that.
But we are focusing on those juicy, poppy, verging-on-neon bright reds that make our skin look beautiful and warm, make us happy, and become a literally accessory to our outfit because they’re so chic.
They’re the nail polishes we wear because we’re too scared to wear red lipstick.
Every, single one is unbelievably flattering (on fingers and toes) and every, single one will have people approaching you on the street asking: what is that color you’re wearing?
Tell them your secret. Or don’t. It’s fun to keep it to yourself sometimes.
Let’s go.
1. Best overall: Chanel Le Vernil Incendiaire
WHY: Bright and bold and juicy and gorgeous, but it’s in the top spot because there is no more long-wearing polish on this list. Oh, and their TOPCOAT is unmatched. Truly.
Price: $32
Best Budget: Olive & June Larchmont
WHY: VERY juicy and nearly gel-like in its wear-time, though comes off like normal polish.
Price: $9
3. Best for beginners:
Jones road The Nail Polish Kit
WHY: The poppiest of reds on the list, and we loved how easy the brush is to use, and how amazingly quick drying it was. You can be a real novice and still make this polish look good. We used ONE COAT and this is what it looked like:
Yes, it comes in a trio but the pale pink shade is also perfection and is similar to Ballet Slippers.
Price: $48
4. Most wearable if you’re new to reds: O.P.I. Cajun Shrimp®
WHY: Ok, this one IS an OG. But the slightly coral undertone in this red means it reads bright but not too bright. It’s also the most universally beautiful on any skin tone.
Price: $12
5. Best organic/cruelty free/plant based: Manucurist Red Coral
WHY: Gorgeously bright and happy and will elevate your mood 87% on contact. Even though these are “natural” polishes, you don’t sacrifice quality or long wear or ease of application. Plus, they definitely win cutest bottle, so there’s that.
Price: $14
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