Lately as I’ve been scrolling on IG, one thing has become clear: we’re fully in the swing of our autumn nail trends. From brown nails to dark French tips, we’re embracing those autumn and winter shades as we book in for our salon appointments. However, there is one shade I’m seeing everywhere night now, and that is cherry red nails.
If summer was all about the cutesy ‘strawberry girl’ aesthetic, then autumn has ushered in the moodier cherry vibe. All of the top London nail techs have been sharing their takes on this expensive-looking hue on their Instagram, and I’m now seeing it all over the fashion set.
There are so many shades of red to choose from, so what what exactly is cherry red? Both rich and glossy, these dark reds have a luxurious lacquer that resembles a punnet of freshly picked cherries. They can have an almost purple undertone, or some shades have a brighter, true red undertone—a nod to maraschino cherries.
Want in on the cherry nail aesthetic? I’ve saved my favourite cherry red nail polish looks below, as well as the best dark red nail polishes to get the look at home if you’re not heading to the salon.
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