Just like the classic red lip, red nails will always slay in our books. Transform your traditional red manicure and channel your inner vixen by combining your favorite red nail polishes like these ombre nails.
In case you still associate black nail polish with goth or heavy metal music, this ombre nails look that pays homage to the Milky Way should change your mind. Simply paint on the gradient with grey and black polish, leaving room at the cuticles for a bare nail, then swipe on a colorful glitter polish like Essie Nail Polish, $9, in Set in Stones for your take on a starry night.
If you're feeling particularly artsy and want to reach new heights with your ombre nails, try this chevron-esque spin. Nail artist Cambria Proskine recreates the hazy hues of misty mountains using OPI Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow and Matte Top Coat, along with black and white acrylic paint (though any matte black and white nail polish will do).
Superstressed at work? These glitter ombre nails are here for you. The color purple is attributed with being calming, and inspires peace and relaxation. Simply swipe on your three favorite purple polishes, and create ombre nails that are your instant antidote for anxiety.
Can't decide which pink polish to wear? We say screw it and rock them all (OK, maybe choose, like, three of your faves; let's not get excessive here). Or if you want to play copycat, nail artist Nadia Alicia created these girly ombre nails using Cult Cosmetics Nail Polish in Hollywood Hills, Belmont Shore and Los Feliz.
