This post will show you the best red nail ideas to try this year.

Doing your nails is always so much fun! There are so many different styles and colors to choose from. However, sometimes this can make it very hard to choose what nails to do next.

If you are trying to decide what nails you should go for, I highly recommend experimenting with red nails. Not only do red nails always look classy, but they will also work perfectly for the holiday season.

And red nails don’t have to be basic — there are so many super cute red nail ideas out there that you have never seen before!

Related reading: The 50 Hottest Winter Nail Trends to Try This Year

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Short Red Acrylic Nails With Gold Leaf

This cute red nail style is perfect for the holiday season! Red nails with gold leaf accents look so incredibly festive and beautiful.

This is simple and fun nail design that you can do with red nails. Not only is it easy to do at home, but also it will look great on long or short nails.

To get this look, you just need a pretty red nail polish, some gold leaf flakes, and a good top coat to seal it all in.

Red Nails with Gold Cuticles

Another nail idea using red is this look, which features bold red nails with different colored cuticles.

This will look great on long or short nails, and you can choose whatever color you would like for the cuticles.

In this tutorial, they use gold and red because they look so amazing together! You could also do this with black, white, pink, or silver for great results.

Red French Tip Nails

I am sure all of you know what french nails are. They usually come with a nude base and white tip added onto the nail. However, if you have gotten regular french nails before and want to switch it up a bit, I recommend experimenting with a different color tip, like red.