Pamela Anderson’s Cranberry Nails Are the Most Elegant Fall Manicure: How to Recreate
How to recreate cranberry nails
· CosmopolitanI said it before, and I’ll say it again: Pamela Anderson has become one of the most unexpected beauty muses. From her pared-back approach to makeup to her ever-changing hairstyles, the actor has spent recent years setting trends that span generations. And her latest manicure is making a rather convincing case for swapping your usual autumnal burgundy for something a little juicier.
Taking to Instagram, Anderson recently shared a video reel documenting her recent evening spent gardening, reading, and simply living her best life. "Fall is the season of the soul… 🤍🍂," she wrote to caption the post. While the wholesome content had me questioning my own screen-time report (spoiler: it’s an unhealthy amount), it was her nails that left a lasting impression on the beauty editor in me. And she’s been rocking a versatile fall hue everywhere from her backyard to the CFDA Awards.
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A far cry from her signature French manicure, Anderson debuted a glossy, cranberry-red shade painted onto short, squoval-shaped nails. Not only is the shape practical and universally flattering, but the color is timeless and an autumn manicure classic.
To recreate Pamela Anderson’s cranberry squoval nails, you’re going to want to invest some time into the prep. I’m talking trimming your cuticles, filing your nails down, and rounding the corners off for that signature square-meets-oval shape.
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Then comes the polish. A bright-toned red like essie’s Forever Yummy or OPI’s Big Apple Red is going to be your best bet. Finish with a generous helping of a high-shine top coat for that freshly picked, almost wet-gloss look, and you’re good to go!
Who knew a trip down the fruit and vegetable aisle could double as a nail appointment? I’ll definitely be channeling the duality of Anderson both gardening and attending a chic red carpet with this fall-ready manicure.
From: Cosmopolitan UK
Lia MappouraBeauty Writer
Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.