You can recognize a Christian Louboutin shoe anywhere. From the front, the shoe's svelte silhouette flatters the leg, while the iconic red sole has you hypnotized as the wearer walks away. Fun fact: that pop of rouge originally came from Christian himself painting nail polish on the bottom of a pump! (So it made major sense that the designer would expand his fashion brand into a beauty line [1].)

Shoe-lovers and nail art fanatics alike are paying homage to those same red bottoms via the Louboutin Manicure. This look typically consists of painting a black or nude lacquer on the top of the nail while applying a streak of red to the underside of the talon [2], so it flashes out whenever you move. Having trouble getting the perfect red bottom on your nails? Christian Louboutin actually makes a lacquer just for that [3], featuring a special felt-tip brush that allows you to add crimson to every little crevice. Read on to see our favorite iterations of the style.

Nearly Naked

Shoe Addict

True Stiletto Nails

Peace, Love, and Louboutin

What a Stud

Clean and Classic

J'Adore Paris

Serious Sparkle

Matte Madness

Too Chic

Red-Bottomed Bling