Best Red Nail Colors for Fall 2025
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Now that it’s autumn it’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite fall color - red.
Anytime the weather starts to get a little chill in the air and the days start getting shorter, red nails begin to trend here.
They’re cozy, comforting and grounding. They come in so many tones and finishes, it’s inevitable that you’ll find a red that you love and works for you, year after year.
Below, you’ll see some of the best fall red nail colors that we’ve come across so far and that would be perfect to wear this right now.
Starting with the brightest red and moving to the darkest:
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OPI Totally Red-ical
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OPI Art Walk in Suzi’s Shoes
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OPI Slip Dressed Up
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri That’s A-Blazing
This is a deep, luscious cherry red creme with an amazing color payoff.
essie expressie seize the minute
All the listings call this one a blue-toned red but it really looks like a deep brick red to me, which is why I love it.
OPI OPI by Popular Vote
From the OPI Fall 2016 Washington D.C. Collection, one of the best fall collections from OPI in my opinion, it’s a juicy apple red.
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essie gel couture bubbles only
You could call this shade a light burgundy or a dark cherry red, either way, it’s one of the best reds ever, especially for fall. Plus, it’s long lasting.
OPI OPI Red
This deep velvety red with a light silver pearl. It’s glamorous, elegant and from the 1989 OPI Launch Collection. Once you try it, you’ll understand why it has stayed on the roster so long.
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Huella Beauty Lifted Soul
This is a gorgeous, deep, warm cherry red. It has a juicy feel to it and is one of my favorite reds to reach for in my collection.
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OPI Chick Flick Cherry
From the Fall/Winter 1999 Hollywood Collection, it’s one of the few OPI 90’s shades still being produced today.
It’s got a rich velvety dark cherry red feel, but there’s so much warmth to it it’s wearable no matter what your skin tone.
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OPI Como se Llama?
From the Fall 2018 Peru Collection, this is a dark red maroon polish. You could call it a brick burgundy and it is one of the darkest on this list. It has been a favorite of mine for years.
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So, is there a specific red shade that you crave year after year? Which of these fall reds do you think you’ll reach for this season?
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