Anyone doing their own manicure at home as well as salon clients who want a deep, versatile red-burgundy that reads sophisticated for fall/winter, date nights, or office-appropriate polish without looking too bold or too muted.

Complimentary Wine works as a reliable go-to when you want a colour with more depth than a standard red but without the starkness of true black or plum — it's warm enough to suit most skin tones and formal enough to move from a casual manicure to an evening look, all without needing anything beyond a bottle of polish and a bit of patience for two coats.

Apply one coat of a nail base coat. Apply two thin coats of Complimentary Wine, capping the free edge of the nail with each coat to help prevent chipping. Finish with a top coat, also capping the free edge. Allow full drying time between coats.

Pros:

• Opaque crème pigment typically covers fully in two coats
• Classic, versatile burgundy that works year-round, not just as a seasonal trend colour
• Wide brush shape designed for fewer, more even strokes

Cons:

• Very dark pigmented shades like this can stain the natural nail if applied without a base coat
• Deep colour can pool or look uneven at the cuticle line if coats are applied too thickly