Ruby Nails

Ruby red nail polish bottles, L to R: Sally Hansen Ruby Stilettos, China Glaze Ruby Pumps, Starrily Serotonin

Ruby red nail polish bottles, L to R: Sally Hansen Ruby Stilettos, China Glaze Ruby Pumps, Starrily Serotonin

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Ruby is a deep pink-to-red translucent gemstone that can really sparkle. Because of this, ruby nails are rich, juicy red nail polishes with glitter.

One of the most well known ruby red nail polishes is Ruby Pumps from China Glaze and in this editor’s opinion, Ruby Pumps is an absolute masterpiece from the brand.

First released in 2009 in the Wizard of Ooh Ahz collection, Ruby Pumps offers a mesmerizing rich red sparkle.

Below you will find swatches of three ruby red nail polishes we love.

Starting with the lower cost polish, Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos:

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Ruby Stilettos

Shown in 2 coats, Ruby Stilettos is a ruby red nail polish with pink undertones. Ruby Stilettos has a glitter finish somewhere between twinkle and shimmer - it has a beautiful micro-sparkle!

China Glaze Ruby Pumps swatch

China Glaze Ruby Pumps swatch

China Glaze Ruby Pumps swatch

China Glaze Ruby Pumps swatch

China Glaze Ruby Pumps

This Ruby Pumps bottle has been loved so much the writing has worn off the bottle and only the bottom label remains. Shown in 2 coats, Ruby Pumps is a deep red ruby glitter and as mentioned above, it’s very pretty to gaze at.

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Starrily Serotonin swatch

Starrily Serotonin swatch

Starrily Serotonin swatch

Starrily Serotonin swatch

Starrily Serotonin

Shown with only 1 coat, Serotonin is featured in our One Coat Wonders list. It’s a rich ruby red glitter nail polish with a smooth finish and a light sprinkle of holographic flakies.

Serotonin is currently sold out - get notified via email when it’s restocked. In the meantime, a similar color you might like is Starrily Dragon.

Each of these ruby polishes have slightly different glitter finishes and undertones, and they are all pleasing. 

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