The maroon shade has historically been associated with power and wealth, making it a perfect choice for festive occasions or an elegant accessory to an evening outfit.
Women often choose this color during the fall and winter because it appears dark and eye-catching against pale skin tones. Since the maroon polish is easy to apply, can be used alone or as a base for other, more intricate nail art designs, and won’t fade for weeks at a time, it’s an ideal choice for women who like to keep up with nail fashion trends.
When choosing a maroon shade for your manicure, you’ll want to look for long-lasting polish in shades like deep garnet reds or blood reds. Avoid special effects or shimmer polishes unless you want to create a sophisticated French manicure style. Painting your nails maroon is a great way to add color and interest to your nails without going overboard. If you’re applying the polish on bare nails rather than over another color, you can purchase your maroon polish in the same shade as your skin tone or a shade darker.
For a look with more depth, try layering two different hues of maroon over each other. For example, try layering a lighter shade of maroon over top of a darker one. The contrast will create depth in your nails and give you great coverage while maintaining an elegant look.
If you want to try something different with your maroon manicure, consider painting the nails of one hand a deeper tone than the other. It creates a dramatic look that is sure to draw attention. Whether you’re getting ready for that annual holiday party or want a unique nail color, painting your hands maroon will surely surprise and delight those around you!
This gold and maroon manicure is absolutely gorgeous girlfriend! Her middle and ring finger nails are tipped with shiny, realistic gold flakes. A horizontal white line crosses the nail below the gold, creating a very elegant effect. Her other fingernails are painted a beautiful matte design which goes perfect with any maroon dress.
This woman’s manicure is a lovely shade of wine. Two tones of burgundy were used to create this effect. The finish on these nails is so shiny and beautiful, and I love the long, softly pointed shape of these acrylics. This woman’s silver rings look exquisite with these nails.
This woman’s manicure is really fun! Her thumb and first finger are painted a beautiful plumb purple. Her middle and right fingers are painted a soft pink, with a bold Milky Way of purple and glitter, streaking diagonally across the nail. Her little finger brings the look together with a flash of dense glitter paint.
This manicure is classy and refined; perfect for the sophisticated woman who chooses to take on the night with a maroon dress. The tips are cut horizontally, and are a beautiful rich wine color. The rest of the nail is painted nude. I love the matte finish on these gorgeous nails!
This striking manicure is such a deep shade of maroon that it’s almost black. This look is both edgy and elegant, and the finish is so shiny, it creates a subtle mirror effect. This woman’s simple silver rings complement a dark maroon dress and bold nails perfectly.
These long, deep red nail designs are finished with a soft, but dramatic, point. Clean but chaotic white lines crisscross each nail, creating whimsical scribbled designs. Each nail’s pattern is subtly unique.
This pretty pink manicure is so dainty and detailed! Tiny flowers of purple, pink and blue decorate her pinky and ring fingers, while her other three nails are solid pink. Only painting two nails with the delicate flowers keeps the look subtle and sophisticated.
At least two shades of burgundy were used to paint this dynamic manicure idea. The shine on these nails is just beautiful, and there is an understated shimmer to them as well. The nails are finished with a lovely, rounded tip.
This lively manicure is youthful and really fun. The thumb and ring finger are painted with a dense gold glitter paint, while the first and little finger nails are painted mauve, with a clear shiny coat to finish. The middle finger is painted with sparse, scattered gold glitter, showing a shiny nude color underneath.
These female nails are bold and beautiful. They are long and cut horizontally for a dramatic rectangular shape. The thumb and first two fingers are painted a deep, shiny maroon, while the ring and pinky fingers are a light pink cream. The pinky and middle acrylics bear a three dimensional floral pattern.
These beautiful nails are reminiscent of autumn. I love the subtlety of the colors. The thumb, first, and little fingers are all painted a shimmering crimson, while the middle fingernail is blood orange, and the ring fingernail is painted with chunky glitter, shining in shades of gold, pink, and purple.
These deep mauve nails are shiny and shimmery. The first and little fingers are painted with thick purple glitter, while the other fingernails have a more subtle shimmer. They are long, and cut horizontally for a dramatic shape.
These short nail design ideas are horizontal. They are painted with a deep wine color, fading to a creamy plum at the tips. They are so shiny they look wet. The ring fingers are painted a shimmering rose gold.
These nails are uniquely shaped with a short, soft point. The tips are bright red, while the rest of the nail is a nude pink. The manicure is finished with a beautiful shine, and looks great along with the wearer’s eclectic gold rings.
This girl’s manicure is uniquely detailed. The ring and pointer fingers are tipped with gold glitter, while the other nails are a deep, matte burgundy. The nails are cut straight across into a rectangular shape. This is a very festive design for the holidays.
This woman’s manicure is so cute and dainty. The long, slender nails are painted deep red, nude with tiny detailed hearts, or nude with angular red tips. The finish is shiny, and the nails are cut to soft points.
This manicure design idea is neat and unexpected. The thumb, ring, and little fingers are painted a matte, terracotta pink, and the pointer finger is painted with three intersecting lines of white and sparkly maroon. That same maroon glitter paint is seen on the middle finger, along with a lovely shine.
Delicate little leaves are decorating this deep maroon manicure. The color is so dark, at first it appears black. The look is ornate but subtle, and the nails aren’t too long, and finished with a little shine and soft points.
This French manicure is classic but modern. The long nails are nude, with rich burgundy tips. They are cut straight across and finished with a lovely shine.
This look will add some real drama to your holiday ensemble. These long, pointy nails are painted a solid crimson red, with the middle and ring fingers bearing a light, creamy pink with two tone red swirls.
These short, pointed nails are a festive work of burgundy and gold. While three fingernails are painted a shining burgundy, the ring finger is painted with a shimmering gold glitter, and the middle finger is gold glitter over burgundy.
This manicure is ready for a blue Christmas. Three fingers are painted half blue, half eggplant purple, with a diagonal streak of silver glitter between the colors. The middle fingernails bear a bright, matte blue, and the pointer finger is painted with blue over that rich eggplant purple.
These detailed nails are cute and cheery. Two fingernails are painted dark red. The ring finger is a soft pink, tipped with dark red, and decorated with three little rhinestones. The pointer fingernails are painted with two intersecting red lines over soft pink. They are finished with a pretty shine.
This holiday manicure is lighthearted and pretty. The thumb and little finger are painted with dense silver glitter. The first and middle fingers are bright red. The ring finger is bubblegum pink, with a vertical line of silver. The nails are finished with a coat of shiny clear paint.
This floral manicure design ideas embraces fall colors. Most fingers are painted solid maroon, but the middle and ring fingers are painted with small, simple flowers of yellow and orange.
The white and purple look beautiful together in this manicure. The thumb and little finger are painted a deep shade of purple, and the middle, ring, and pointer fingers are painted bright white, with small smears of purple. The long nails come to a soft point.
This pink and purple shimmering manicure is really well done. The thumb, middle and pinky fingers are painted with a sparkly violet paint. The ring finger is painted a nude pink, tipped with sparkling violet. The pointer finger is violet with a clean wave of clear pink.
These unique nails are very artistic. They are painted a clear pink, tipped or bordered with crescents of black and sparkling silver. This design is very chic, and perfect for winter.
These short nails are so very shiny. They are painted a shimmering, glittering pink, tipped with dark maroon. They are classic but joyful and festive. The glittery pink looks great with the wearer’s sparkly ring.
These long, rectangular nails are painted deep plum purple. The ring finger is sparkling gold, and the middle finger is painted plum and gold, half and half diagonally. What a wonderful combination for a maroon dress ladies!
The pinky and ring fingernails in this manicure are painted matte black, and adorned with tiny rhinestones. The middle finger is clear pink, tipped with white glitter paint. The pointer finger is sparkling silver.
This classy dark red manicure design idea is decorated with subtle details. The ring finger of the left hand is ornately painted with a delicate white snowflake. The middle finger of the left hand bears tiny, glittering stars. The rest of the fingernails are solid dark red, with a shining top coat.
This feminine manicure is chic and unique. The pinky is a winter evergreen color, while the other fingers are painted clear white, with black crescent details bordering the nails. The nails are shiny and just beautiful.
These detailed nails are painted nude pink, with pretty details in magenta. Little lines of glitter add sparkle and catch the eye. The design is finished with a top coat so shiny it appears liquid.
Rich color, soft shape, and beautiful design make this manicure really elegant. The fingernails are painted a rich cranberry red, with gorgeous shine. The ring fingernail is white, decorated with a triangle of red, bordered with a line of silver glitter.
These cute long nails are a dynamic purple color, achieved by layering slightly different tones. They have a subtle shimmer, and are extra shiny. Their tips are cut to a rounded point.
This manicure design idea is immaculately detailed. The pointer and little fingers are painted black, with star-like glitter detail. The middle and ring fingers are painted clear nude pink, with pointed tips of sparkly dark red. Perfect little white hearts float down by the cuticle.
This manicure design idea is extra classy. The medium length nails are cut with a slight curve, and are painted deep crimson. The ring fingernail is painted with a nude tone. All nails are finished with a shiny clear coat.
These wild nail designs are a bold look to pair with any maroon dress. The thumb, pointer and little fingers are painted black, with a layer of purple glitter on top. The middle and ring fingers are divided vertically between black paint with purple glitter, and bubblegum pink paint. Little black hearts and dots adorn the pink painted nails.