“Dark cherry nails are sexy without the drama ... or brown. The purple or red undertone should glimmer in a bright light, giving your manicure a mysterious aura. Think: a little less vampy ...

Complement your short, rounded nails with a dark and nuanced polish shade, like deep red, espresso, or navy ... gravitate ...

That’s where we can help. Whether you’re looking for a crisp and clean or firey and rich – we’ve scouted out the best dark red nail polish shades for this autumn/winter. Happy shopping ...

Looking for a cool feminine color to give your pink and red nails a break ... suggests reaching for a cool gray polish, whether light or dark. “Gray can be more than just black and white ...

If you’re going to choose a dark base then you’ll need ... we'd recommend adding this toasted brown nail to your beauty moodboard. Whether it's ruby or merlot, we'll never tire of a traditional red ...

Complement your short, rounded nails with a dark and nuanced polish shade, like deep red, espresso ... "for their soft shimmer that moves with the light," Hanna says. "It’s a great choice ...