All of me loves all of..these nails. 🍒💁🏻 It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and we heard that a new shade of red has been the talk of the town. Gone are the days of bright and loud hues; meet Cherry Cola, a luscious, vampy red shade, reminiscent of the deep magenta color of cherry and the rich brown cola drink. Known for its perfect mix of fun and class, this burgundy-ish red tone embodies sophistication, warmth, and power in every layer (even Dua Lipa approves). If the TikTok community has finally influenced you to try this color, here are the best Cherry Cola-inspired nail polishes for the love month! What is the Cherry Cola color? Why is it trending? Sparked by the nostalgic fizzy drink, Cherry Cola is a rich & sultry multidimensional shade that blends brown, burgundy, maroon, and plum tones. It often looks nearly black in low light and has a subtle violet or mahogany undertone, making it more vampy than orangey copper-red. The rise of cherry cola originated in makeup and hairstyles, drawing inspiration from the 90s grunge, coquette aesthetic, and Y2K street styles. This beauty trend evolved from merely lipstick and hair color to a popular nail shade interpreted in various ways, such as aura nails and glossy, high-shine art. If you love berry shades and you want to try something deeper, this is the perfect color to explore. 1. Dip & Dap - DD041 Bloody Mary Transitioning from your love of vibrant reds can be hard, so we made sure to include a color that is right up your alley. Here’s Dip & Dap - DD041 Bloody Mary, an opaque medium-dark crimson red that turns into a jammy red when hit by light. Just like the manicure inspo from iGel Beauty @katthekreator, incorporating chromes or a glazed finish to the base can enhance the hue and create a more radiant yet delicate appearance. 2. Dip & Dap - DD238 Scarlett Letter It’s a Swiftie kind of Valentine’s Day with Dip & Dap - DD238 Scarlett Letter (IYKYK). iGel Beauties @nv.nailz and Kimi VQ proved that this deep burgundy-leaning red performs consistently under a glossy and matte top coat. The tiny heart details and charming almond-shaped nail tips create a subtle nod to Valentine’s Day. Looks like it’s time to paint your nails with a little love story. 3. Dip & Dap - DD239 Soul Sista Wrapped in rustic warmth, you deserve a mani that melts cherry cola into a toasted chestnut undertone. The Dip & Dap - DD239 Soul Sista feels more subdued and has that delectable chocolate quality, aligned with the Valentine’s theme. These long coffin nails from iGel Beauties @kristinascustomnails and Chonté Nailz are adorned with 3D hearts and gold flakes, which truly complement the brownish-red nature of this gel polish. 4. Dip & Dap - DD035 Mulberry By the very name, you’re in for a magenta-filled treat with our Dip & Dap - DD035 Mulberry. This nail polish is a sophisticated mix of purple and crimson, often described as a “mature berry color”. Whether you want to play around 24 Carat like iGel Beauty Christine Astorga or apply Nail Transfer Foils - 012 for accents as seen on Amber Muenzel’s nails, your cherry cola manicure will undoubtedly appear lavish and trendy for Valentine’s Day. 5. Dip & Dap - DD081 Plumful Valentine’s is a pitcher meant to be filled with the best moments, and our pitcher is brimming with cherry cola x sangria twist. 🍷 Our Dip & Dap - DD081 Plumful (a maroon-undertoned plum red) is the ultimate IT Girl wine-red shade that you should try. From French tips to plaid patterns, iGel Beauties Heather Foster and @_graceful_beautyshop expressed the versatility of this red-violet hue for any season or design. 6. Dip & Dap - DD085 Daredevil Vampy at its core, the Dip & Dap - DD085 Daredevil is sure to be your next favorite cherry cola shade. This brown-undertoned deep red shade suits any skin tone and is fang-tastic for your speakeasy bar Valentine’s date. iGel Beauties Jennifer Runkle and @lesliesnailroom designed their coffin-shaped cherry cola nails with nail art and gems that are such confidence boosters for love month. A touch of glamour never goes out of style, especially for the romantics. Giving you instant main character energy, these cherry cola nail colors are the cherry on top of your Valentine’s Day outfits. Which shade did you like best, and what does it remind you of? Share your thoughts and manis on our official Facebook community, or upload your content on TikTok and tag us at @igelbeauty. Warning! This red shade might break a few hearts and necks during love month. 😉 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Written by Alyssa Bueno on January 28, 2026 Alyssa Bueno, a true beauty enthusiast, brings her passion for writing and beauty to life as a writer for iGel Beauty. With a diverse editorial background and industry expertise, Alyssa shares the latest trends and curates tutorials and tips to inspire nail lovers worldwide.
