Apple-Red Manicure 2025 — Trends and Stylish Ideas for Late Summer and Early Autumn
The harvest season is just around the corner, and while you’re planning strolls through apple orchards or cozy evenings at wineries at sunset, it’s the perfect time to choose a manicure that perfectly captures the magic of this time of year. For now, we suggest setting aside trendy autumn lattes and focusing on a more understated, yet equally charming symbol of fall — apples.
Apple red, in our opinion, is one of the best shades for a smooth transition from bright summer to cozy autumn. Keep scrolling for 12 stylish apple-red manicure ideas that are perfect both for the end of summer and the beginning of fall.
01 Negative Space
. This soft red manicure is a gem for minimalists. The elegant oval shape combined with a negative-space design abstractly resembles ripe apples adorning the branches of an autumn garden.
02 French Manicure
. It’s impossible to resist the elegance of a refined French manicure. Choose a deep burgundy shade to emphasize the precision of the lines and the sophistication of this stylish design.
03 Red Manicure on Square Nails
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04 Red Manicure on Short Nails .
05 Juicy Apple-Red Manicure .
06 Apple-Red Nails . Want to add a special touch? Apply a silver-white top coat over apple-red nails for a subtle, refined shimmer and a flawless finish.
07 Vintage Reverse French
. The perfect blend of vintage glamour and modern minimalism — this manicure has become our favorite.
08 Red Dots
. Dots are back in style with a vengeance — adorning not only wardrobes but also Pinterest boards full of manicure ideas. Bring a touch of vintage charm to your nails with tiny apple-red dots.
09 90s-Style Nails
. Be sure to include museum visits in your autumn plans. Take inspiration from abstract contemporary paintings and create a manicure in autumnal tones with a rich, “appetizing” red shade.
10 Apple-Red Plaid
. This classic pattern perfectly embodies the autumn mood. For an especially striking effect, choose a deep red shade with a cool blue undertone, which looks bright, rich, and appetizing.
11 Brick Red
. Brick red is the ideal shade for a manicure in the transitional season. Its warm orange undertone looks especially beautiful in clear autumn light, and the matte finish with a creamy, dense nail polish texture gives a complete, harmonious look.
12 Elongated Red French
. Quiet maximalism is gradually returning to fashion, and the elongated French manicure is a clear example. Extend the lines of the classic design all the way to the cuticle, creating an eye-catching yet elegant look.