We love a fresh beauty trend for the New Year as much as the next person, but a classic, solid manicure is always a good idea, especially when the color is as warm and spicy as mulled wine red. Rich, dark and moody, the hue truly never goes out of style, but it looks especially chic at candlelit dinners and paired with cozy winter knits. To help you envision your next deep red manicure (or pedicure), we’ve curated some of our favorite ideas along with the polishes to get the look.
Mulled Wine Nail Ideas to Try This Season
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Red Jelly
Gelcare's Cabernet 2.0 takes the brand’s signature dark burgundy shade and updates it with a jelly-like finish for a subtle, modern twist.
Dark red nails look especially effortless on short, square nail shapes, and this manicure by UK nail artist Alyx Lippiatt makes a strong case for red wine–inspired engagement nails this winter.
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Glossy Almond
So dark it leans almost chocolate brown, this mid-length almond-shaped manicure feels decadent in the best way.
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Moody Pedi
Sure, for most of us a pedicure may not be top of mind in January, when toes are almost always covered, but when a peep-toe moment calls, the darkest of reds—like The Gel Bottle's Manor, shown here—always feels classic.
Still a solid manicure, but this one’s for trendsetters. This monochrome mulled wine mani features a matte base with glossy tips in the same hue for eye-catching dimension and a little extra oomph to a simple manicure.
