Black and Red Nail Inspo: Bold Contrast Looks

Nail inspo · Black and red

Black, red and nothing in between.

Black and red is a classic pairing for Halloween, date night and the holiday season. These six looks use Cre8tion gels, cat eye and chrome.

Super Black Soak Off GelBad Blood, Matching SetDetailing Gel 03 RedRuby Glam Cat Eye KitChrome Effect 15 Dark RedPerfect Red Cat Eye Set

Six pieces for a black and red set.

Six ways to wear it

Mix and match across the hand.

1. 1. Black with red tips ClassicTwo thin coats of Super Black, then a red French tip in Detailing Gel 03 Red.
2. 2. Red base, black art EasyA deep red such as Bad Blood with black detailing lines for a web or a stripe.
3. 3. Velvet cat eye MagnetA red cat eye line over a black base, from the Ruby Glam Kit or Perfect Red set. See Dark Red Cat Eye Nails.
4. 4. Red chrome on black MirrorBuff Dark Red chrome over a black ground. See Red Chrome Nails.
5. 5. Black to red ombre BlendSponge black into red. See Vampire Ombre Nails.
6. 6. Splatter or drip ArtRed drips on black look dramatic. See Blood Drip Nails and Blood Splatter Nails.

Prep and finish

Nail Prep PH BondMSRP from $8.25

Soak Off Gel - Base Coat 0.5ozMSRP $7.25

Diamond Soak Off Gel No Wipe Top Coat 0.5ozMSRP $7.25

Duo Magnet for Cat EyeMSRP $8.00