The Burgundy Nail Polish Shades You Need This Holiday Season

We know you’re already knee-deep in holiday planning, but don’t forget to schedule time for yourself this winter! Our favorite way to get our seasonal self-care is with the perfect winter manicure, one that can easily transition from the office by day to holiday parties at night. That’s why burgundy nail polish has absolutely dominated this season; it’s a holiday red, but grown up—and these are our favorites.

The Perfect Nail Polish Color for Winter

Move over holiday red; this year, it’s all about burgundy, baby. This shade has been on our radar since early fall and we just can’t get enough. From an autumnal neutral to more playful cranberry-inspired shades, burgundy nail polish can easily slip into multiple manicure trends. Take inspo from a fizzy winter cocktail or your favorite side at Thanksgiving. Take it just a little moodier and you have a luxurious tone that’s the perfect look to take you through the whole holiday season.

Don’t get us wrong, we love a good holiday red, but there’s something so grown up and sexy about these burgundy shades. These deeper colors are expensive-looking and manage to be seasonal without being overpowering. Check out our favorite shades ahead.

The Burgundy Nail Polish Shades We’re Wearing to Our Holiday Parties

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Dazzle Dry in C.E.O. ($22)

This cream-finish nail polish is the perfect winter shade in a quick-drying formula lasting up to two weeks with a top coat.

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Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro in Single Ladies ($20)

This treatment-enriched polish has a nearly purple undertone in sunlight for a multi-dimensional shade that delivers the glass finish of a gel manicure without the UV-curing.

 

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Ella + Mila in NightDreamer ($11)

This burgundy leans more into the holiday red with a deeper, richer tone. This quick-drying formula is vegan and also chip-resistant for longer wear.

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Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish in Spiked with Style ($13)

This edgier burgundy is more neutral than the other options on this list, with maroon tones perfect for going from day to night.

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Le Mini Macaron Le Sweet in Cassis ($10)

In the bottle, this might look like the darkest shade we’ve included. But on your nail, this is a much brighter holiday red that walks the line between cranberry and a deep red-brown.

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Londontown in Elderberry ($16)

This deep burgundy is a luxurious shade that wears as a brighter red in sunlight. And the formula’s self-leveling pigment makes the gel-like finish a breeze.

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OPI Nail Lacquer in Como Se Llama? ($12)

This vampy red is a moody take on the season, with rich burgundy undertones that easily take you from autumn favorites to winter trends.

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