12 Perfect Red Nail Polishes for Every Month of the Year

Ah, the New Year. We're still reeling from all of the holiday fun, and the weather is cold and dreary. A rich cherry red with a purpley twist seems about right, no?

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Dior’s hero hue comes through in a shade so perfect that it's just right all year long, but we favor the romantic red for Valentine's Day, hands-down. 

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Dip your toes into spring with this punchy poppy red. It's just pinkish enough to transition from moody winter hues to happy spring ones.

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Revlon Red—ever heard of it? Give this glossy strawberry shade a try, and those April showers just might stay away. 

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Celebrate the coming of summer with a juicy watermelon red. It makes for a fresh and vibrant pick before settling into mid-summer bright reds. 

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We'll say it once, we'll say it a thousand times: This is the ultimate color for summer. June is the perfect time to rock this creamy, bright coral red.

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The dog days of summer deserve a zingy red, don't you think? In this hue, you'll find a true red that feels delightfully patriotic. 

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Nurse the beginning of your end-of-summer blues with the most classic red of all time: OPI Big Apple Red. In the heat of summer, it's a splash of chic. 

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This favorite from the house of Chanel needs no introduction. Unless your tailgating season starts with a truer red—UGA Bulldawgs, we get it—we say it's time to end summer on a vampy note, signaling that fall is close on its heels.

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We couldn't let October pass without something that feels a little moody. This metallic crimson is just the color to welcome autumn. 

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Fall deserves a vivacious red like this. Think of it as a liquid metallic red with blue undertones, making it flattering for all skin tones (especially when we're not still rocking a summer glow). 

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It's all there in the name. The holiday season—with its parties and celebrations—is all about making a statement. This rich red is finished with a touch of metallic dust. 

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