Ever found yourself in a sticky situation? A red manicure might just do the trick for you! Red is a powerful color representing strong emotions like passion, sacrifice, love, and wealth. One of the biggest nail trends to surface on TikTok is the Red Nail Theory, coined by TikTok creator Robyn Delmonte (@GirlBossTown). This theory tells us that wearing red nails influences our love charm or attracts the attention of men. What better way to wrap up July, the month of Ruby (a pink-red to blood-red colored gemstone), than to put the Red Nail Theory to the test? Captivate the crowd with these 16 red manicure ideas that are sure to make compliments fly your way! 1. Slice Of Summer Who wouldn’t want a slice of watermelon during the hottest month of the year? Freshen up with a juicy-looking nail set by iGel Beauty Aimee Juneau. The ruby red shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD042 Wild Watermelon will be your partner for the summer. 2. Minimalist Sparkle Plain and nude designs are well-loved by many people to this day, while others like trying out different trends and color inspirations. You may start stepping out of your comfort zone by recreating this dazzling set from iGel Beauty @dazzlednailz using Dip & Dap Duo - DD164 Winter White. 3. Aura Red Another TikTok trend you should check out is the Aura Nails. This red-black aura manicure by iGel Beauty @shanyvo_nailedit gives off that strong feminine energy we all want. The pitch black hue of Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight is a nice touch in bringing out the power of the red color. 4. Cherry Red This nail set will be the cherry on top of your summer days. Cherry designs are also making rounds on Instagram and TikTok, and the best part about it? They are easy to recreate! iGel Beauty @Aleayahkelis made a simple yet bold mani using the dark blood-red shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD238 Scarlet Letter. 5. Pink-Red Valentine Bring some Valentine’s vibes to July with these pink-red nails from @nails.by.madi.17. Before applying your chosen pink and red polishes, create a seamless nude base with Dip & Dap Duo - DD009 Ballerina Gown. What an adorable and romantic manicure! 6. Glamorous Red POV: you want to go for a plain red shade with hints of glitz and glam. This red glitter manicure by iGel Beauty Nere's Nails will definitely boost your confidence! Dip & Dap Powder - Diamond Glitter - DG17 Radiant Ruby is the only dip powder you need to complete this simple set. Convenient and elegant: double-check! 7. Theory Mani iGel Beauty @Stacy.does.dipnails created these red nails with the Red Nail Theory in mind. This easy red and nude set was perfected using the highly rated colors Dip & Dap Duo - DD231 Love Potion #9 (a blood red) and Dip & Dap Duo - DD089 Natural Choice (a sunkissed medium nude). 8. Glowing Red Got invited to a month-ender party? Take the advice of iGel Beauty UriahandVal Williams that you can’t go wrong with red nails. The glow-in-the-dark and temperature-changing features of LB Mood Change Glow Gel - MCG30 Rum Balls will make you stand out on the dance floor. 9. Cute Strawberries You’re in for a treat with these eye candy nails from iGel Beauty @nails.by.madi.17. Aside from cherries, strawberries also come to mind when we try to design red nails. Don’t be afraid to show your cute personality with this mani using the pink hue of iGel Match - 090 Puerto Rico and the camo green shade of Dip & Dap Duo - DD318 I'm Turtley Awesome! 10. Silver and Red The silver and red color scheme never grows old and will always look elegant. iGel Beauty Ashley Whisnant made a medium-length red nail set using the burgundy undertone of Dip & Dap Duo - DD033 Sundried Tomato. This gel polish is a great choice all year round! 11. Simple Apple Of course, there’s a manicure inspiration for our short nail beauties. Apart from choosing a durable red polish like Dip & Dap Duo - DD032 Candy Apple, good nail prep is also required for simple and plain nails. Check out iGel Beauty @Peach.bymadie’s short and sweet nail ideas! 12. Abstract Red Let iGel Beauty Christine Garcia show you a different kind of abstract. Thanks to the lovely glazed pink base using Dip & Dap Duo - DD166 Heaven Sent, bright medium red accents using Dip & Dap Duo - DD040 Red Spice, and Line Art Gel Kit - Black, this manicure was able to display a minimalist take on abstract nails. 13. Christmas in July If you’re thinking of testing out the Red Nail Theory in December, we got you covered with this nail idea. Here’s a lowkey red Christmas manicure from iGel Beauty Barbara Pluff! To complete this set, grab the Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE) and two of our best-selling red powders: Dip & Dap Powder - DD112 Cherry Bomb and Dip & Dap Powder - DD154 Ruby Slippers. 14. Slaying Red Slay your nail game with these striking nails from iGel Beauty @yazzys_world_! Our dear LB collection fans will absolutely go crazy once they find out that this vibrant red shade is part of the collection. Meet LB Duo - LB085 Independent, the perfect color for the month of Independence Day! 15. Roses Are Red Roses are red, violets are blue, Red Nail Theory is in, and show your beauty from within! To complete this look created by iGel Beauty Stephanie M Baker, prepare Dip & Dap Duo - DD112 Cherry Bomb (a bright red), Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight (a pitch black), Dip & Dap Duo - DD001 Baby Powder (PURE WHITE), and LB Jelly Gel Color - JG05 Ruby Red. 16. Hearts Wires We are all wired to find love and trying out the Red Nail Theory could make the journey easier. With the help of crowd-favorite burgundy and mulberry undertone colors like Dip & Dap Duo - DD033 Sundried Tomato and Dip & Dap Duo - DD035 Mulberry, iGel Beauty LillipopNails beautifully designed a subtle ombre red manicure with silver hearts. Wearing red nails is believed to bring us love, luck, and confidence. Have you or your clients tried the Red Nail Theory? We’re excited to hear your experiences! Share your stories with us on our iGel Beauty Facebook Community, or post your gorgeous red nails and tag us on Instagram at @igelbeauty. Who knows? Red nails might just become your lucky charm. But if you never try, you’ll never know! ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares the current trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
