A wedding is about sharing your relationship, your love, and your sense of style! Thanks to Pinterest, we know that one personality-packed trend is gathering steam quickly: Bridal Red Manicure. And thanks to the experts, we have the perfect shade for the bride who is about to make a big impact.
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Bridal red claws take off
Pinterest recently released its first report on wedding trends, revealing the top colour stories, themes and beauty searches for this season. It was mostly outstanding in the statistics. The term “red bridal nail wedding” rose 131% in 2024. It’s a big jump and even bolder shades.
Of course, red is my favorite nail color. However, choosing red nails for your wedding is contrary to many traditional bridal nail polish advice. In this situation, you might normally expect to see classic French or pale pink nail polish.
But for a bold bride looking to have a serious impact, Red makes sense! But how do you choose a metric shade that says “bride”?
Expert Pics Colors for Bridal Red Claws
For celebrity nail polishist Alex Jacno, the goal of Bridal Red Nails is graceful. “My favorite red manicure for brides is the Chanel Pirates,” he says. “It’s a timeless, elegant red. It’s bold, but not overwhelming, with a perfect balance of refined classic romance. It flattens all skin tones, beautiful the photos, and gives just the right amount of drama without competing with the look of a dress or bridal. There’s something iconic about it.
And if it feels a little too red, you can easily tame this shade.
“If you still need a hint of red nails, but aren’t as bold as the two pirate coats, then mix some of the red polishes with a shiny topcoat to create a blushing, pale red polish that looks gorgeous,” explains Jachno. “Give it that elegance with a soft, soft feminine touch!”
For brides drawn to more rustic reds, celebrity nail polishers and CND ambassadors, Vanessa McCullough is the perfect choice. “Cherry Apple by CND is much redder due to the height of the event, and weddings are the perfect day to wear this gorgeous shade,” she says. “It’s rich, warm, rustic red, not too bright, not too dark.”
What makes this shade perfect for your wedding is the balance of shade. “When a bride chooses a red shade on his big day, it’s very important to choose a red that complements the bride and prevents him from stealing the show,” says McCullough. “It means avoiding bright, toned red. The rich undertones of cherry apple give it a rich and elegant look that feels flirty and sexy. It’s the colour that completes the bride’s overall style. Don’t forget to wear the toes too!!”
Wedding day manicure essentials
There are other considerations outside the shade of bridal red nails. Your nails are eye-catching, so you need to prioritize preparation, nutrition and lifespan. The last thing you want is to break your nails or grind your polish on your wedding day.
“It’s very important that Poles prepare before they touch your nails,” explains Jachno. “That’s where EPHD nail bond repairs ($20) come in. I always say using EPHD before your wedding is like eating nicely, exercising, and making your skin shine on a big day!”
Jachno suggests prioritizing nail health early in your wedding planning and make sure you have the best mani on your big day.
“As soon as you start planning your wedding, do you start working out and start preparing everything for your big day? Start taking care of your nail health. “Because you don’t skip skincare before makeup, why skip nail preparation before Polish? EPHD works from the inside to strengthen and restore your natural nails. So when it’s time for that bridal mani (classic red, soft pink, or whether you’re completely in it), your nails are healthy, strong and perfect canvas.”
