Cherry Red Nails
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Red is a color of energy, passion, sensuality, confidence and dominance. Cherry red nails build on this concept, and they are defined as a luscious, juicy red.
Cherry red nail colors are perfect for the warmer months, as they typically bring a rich warmth to the nail, and in this post, our goal is to share with you a few cherry red nail colors for inspiration.
Like a lavish, creamy red? Love the idea of Red Nail Theory?
Red Nail Theory is the idea that men are more attracted to women when their nails are painted red.
If you answered yes to both, cherry red nails may be right for you!
Below are 5 swatches of a few cherry red nail colors to consider for your next manicure or pedicure.
Revlon Revlon Red
Revlon Red is one of Revlon’s signature colors and a cherry red that’s opaque in 2 thin coats.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri That’s A-blazing!
Shown in 2 coats, That’s A-blazing! is a quick dry bold cherry red with an impressive wear time. I like the color saturation of this one a lot.
OPI Chick Flick Cherry
This dark red cherry cream is from the OPI Fall/Winter 1999 Hollywood Collection. It’s a perfect cool season red.
essie expressie seize the minute
From the quick dry line, and shown in 2 coats, seize the minute is a warm classic cherry red.
It’s an essie best seller!
essie gel couture bubbles only
Another essie best seller, this is my personal favorite red from essie. It’s a rich, warm cherry burgundy that’s longwearing, self-leveling, and offers full coverage in 2 coats.
If your red polishes are often chipping faster than you’d like, try this one before you give up on red nails all together.
To end, these 5 creamy cherry red nail colors are ready and waiting to add a juicy touch to your summer nail line-up.
You have formula options too: choose between quick drying, longwearing, indie and mainstream cherry red.
Which one of these cherry red nail polishes do you like the most?
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