Dua Lipa Gives Her Red Manicure a Chic Upgrade With Super Subtle Nail Art

Classic with a twist.

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There's no such thing as simple nail art when it comes to Dua Lipa. She's spent the last few months cycling through all kinds of complex nail designs, from a polka dot French manicure to classic tortoise shell nails—she even made nude nails look chic. So it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that even her classic red manicure featured a stylish, if very subtle, upgrade.

Over the weekend, the singer shared a carousel of photos to Instagram of her recent visit to New York City. In a few of the pics you can see that she's wearing a cherry red manicure that looks like a classic, all-over look at first glance, but when you look a little closer, you can see that her nails feature a subtle detail. She added a little bit of character to the look by tracing the outer edges of her nails with a thin, white line.

Dua Lipa's outline nails are just another reminder of why you don't have to limit yourself to only wearing red nail polish in the summertime, and if it is your go-to fall nail color, there are so many ways to play with the color outside of just wearing a solid, all-over red.

Outline nails have been popular for several years now, and not only is the design a great way to add something fun and low-key to an otherwise simple manicure, it's pretty easy to recreate on your own at home. For the best red nail polishes to mimic Dua Lipa's manicure, read ahead.

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Danielle Jackson
Senior Beauty Writer

Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.