Red nail polish has nine lives. The dynamic, stereotypically sexy shade coats fingertips everywhere from runway models' and celebrities' hands (Selena Gomez and Zendaya wore muted red and maroon manicures this month) to style civilians on TikTok, shifting ever-so-slightly in each setting.
Cherry cola nails continue to be one of 2024's biggest nail trends no matter the location. Deeper rosy tones inspired a handful of Fall/Winter 2024 New York Fashion Week runway manicures, gracing models' hands at Retrofête, Prabal Gurung, and more. Cheery shades went viral under the “Red Nail Theory” TikTok trope, positing that red nails exude power and attract the male gaze. True or false, the hashtag did receive 102 million TikTok posts dedicated to determining the theory’s accuracy.
