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Black Nails

Black nails are elegant and timeless. They are popular because they can look amazing in so many different skin tones and styles. You can wear them as an accent nail or use them as an entire nail design. Black can be a part of any color palette, from bright and bold to neutral and muted. You can wear black-themed nails for any occasion and outfit, from casual dresses like jeans and a t-shirt to more formal ensembles like cocktail dresses or business suits. Black nail designs are perfect for anyone who wants a chic, simple yet stylish look without spending too much time on their nails.
There are so many different ways to incorporate black into your look. You can choose various colors for your base coat; some people like to keep it neutral, while others like to use bold hues like red or purple as their starting point. You may tend to try a glitter polish for some extra sparkle and add some more flair! The possibilities with black nails are endless: apply some silver foil accents or a snowflake pattern for a holiday look that works year-round! You could also go with silver studs or crystals if you wish for something less flashy but festive.
Looking for some inspiration on how best to incorporate this color into your life? Check out these stunning black nail designs below - we've got everything from simple black nails with embellishments like rhinestones or studs all the way up to more elaborate designs such as tribal patterns or even animal prints.

Long Black Nails

Leopard French Nails
Leopard French Nails

Klamaja

Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777
Cats in Witches' Hat Nail Design for Halloween | Halloween Black Cat Nails - NB5777

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB737
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB737

Smokey Halloween Nails
Smokey Halloween Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419
Dark Wedding Filigree Flower Nails Design|Wedding-NB-D-419

Neon Jack-o-lantern Nails | Halloween - NB655
Neon Jack-o-lantern Nails | Halloween - NB655

Trendy Checkered Nail Art with Cannabis Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2353
Trendy Checkered Nail Art with Cannabis Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2353

Comic Book-Inspired Nails | Halloween - NB462
Comic Book-Inspired Nails | Halloween - NB462

Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB722
Zombie Nails | Halloween - NB722

Square Stamped Nails
Square Stamped Nails

Blondivika_nsk

Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB88
Powerpuff Girls | Cartoon Nails - NB88

Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300
Glitter Galaxy Nail Design for Dark Wedding |Wedding-NB-D-300

Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316
Black and Gold Leopard Print Shimmer Nail Art | Animal Print Nails - NB4316

Black and Silver Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4476
Black and Silver Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4476

Haunted House Nails | Halloween - NB436
Haunted House Nails | Halloween - NB436

Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB481
Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB481

Torii Gates Nails | Cultural - NB1004
Torii Gates Nails | Cultural - NB1004

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB666
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB666

Watercolor-effect Black Nails
Watercolor-effect Black Nails

Fasia.nails

Glow in the Dark Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6036
Glow in the Dark Cross Nails | Cross Nails - NB6036

Short Black Nails

Orchid Flower Design on Nails | Flower Nails - NB3925
Orchid Flower Design on Nails | Flower Nails - NB3925

Hand-painted Xmas Nails
Hand-painted Xmas Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1037
Cranberry Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1037

Dots and Lines on Glossy Nails | Line and Dot Nails - NB4425
Dots and Lines on Glossy Nails | Line and Dot Nails - NB4425

LEGO Galaxy Explorer Spaceman Minifigures Nail Design | Game Nails - NB2738
LEGO Galaxy Explorer Spaceman Minifigures Nail Design | Game Nails - NB2738

Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB350
Aztec Nails | Tribal - NB350

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB190
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB190

Marble Nails for a Casual Look | Marble Nails - NB4641
Marble Nails for a Casual Look | Marble Nails - NB4641

Cross Design for Halloween Nails | Halloween Cross Nails - NB5802
Cross Design for Halloween Nails | Halloween Cross Nails - NB5802

Polka Dots and Birthday Cake Nail Design | Birthday Nails - NB3212
Polka Dots and Birthday Cake Nail Design | Birthday Nails - NB3212

Black and Red Hearts Nails | Valentine Nails - NB3052
Black and Red Hearts Nails | Valentine Nails - NB3052

Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532
Male Grooming Black Matte with Gold Geometric Nail Design| Men's Nail-NB-D-532

Black and Silver 2024 New Year's Nail Art | 2024 Nails - NB3712
Black and Silver 2024 New Year's Nail Art | 2024 Nails - NB3712

2024 Black and Gold Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3709
2024 Black and Gold Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3709

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB283
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB283

New Year Short Black Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3703
New Year Short Black Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3703

Sea-level Rise Caused by Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3196
Sea-level Rise Caused by Climate Change | Climate Crisis Nails - NB3196

Pastel Borderlines for Black Nails | Outline Nails - NB5402
Pastel Borderlines for Black Nails | Outline Nails - NB5402

Black Textured Nail Design for Groom| Men's Nail-NB-D-533
Black Textured Nail Design for Groom| Men's Nail-NB-D-533

Spider Nails | Halloween - NB796
Spider Nails | Halloween - NB796

Black Toe Nails

Glitter Nails | Halloween - NB880
Glitter Nails | Halloween - NB880

Dark Wedding Black Matte Simple Toenail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-291
Dark Wedding Black Matte Simple Toenail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-291

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB318
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB318

Dark Wedding Matte Toenail  Designs|Wedding-NB-D-284
Dark Wedding Matte Toenail Designs|Wedding-NB-D-284

Red and Black Valentine Candy Manicure and Pedicure Design | Valentine Nails - NB2302
Red and Black Valentine Candy Manicure and Pedicure Design | Valentine Nails - NB2302

French Nails | Halloween - NB869
French Nails | Halloween - NB869

Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557
Embellished Black Toenail Design for Bridesmaid| Wedding-NB-D-557

Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB882
Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB882

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB884
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB884

Evil Eye Glitter Toenails
Evil Eye Glitter Toenails

Nail_sunny

Glossy Black Marble Mani and Pedi Design | Marble Nails - NB4756
Glossy Black Marble Mani and Pedi Design | Marble Nails - NB4756

Black Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4761
Black Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4761

Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB885
Manicure and Pedicure Designs | Halloween - NB885

Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883
Monster Nails | Halloween - NB883

What Are the Most Popular Nail Designs With Black?

How to Choose the Best Color Combinations for Black Nails

In fashion, there is no shortage of rules when it comes to color combinations. But when it comes to black nail designs, there really aren't any hard-and-fast rules. It can be helpful to think about what type of look you're going for. Are you going for something that has a lot of depth or dimension? Or are you looking for something bright and vibrant?
You'll also want to consider what kind of mood your outfit is trying to set. If you're going for something dark and edgy, chances are you'll want a darker base color combined with lighter accent colors. If you're looking for something more playful and fun, try pairing together two or three contrasting colors in a single design.

Here are some popular color combinations for black nail designs:

Black and silver
Black and white
Black and red
Black and gold
Black, silver, and gold
Black, blue, and white

Black and blue
Black and gray
Black and pink
Black and nude
Black, silver, and pink
Black, nude, and white

Tips for Black Nail Designs

Black polish is a great choice for darker skin tones because it'll show up more clearly on your nails than other colors would.

Use a good base coat and top coat. The quality of your base coat will make all the difference in how long your manicure lasts. The same goes for your top coat—if you use cheap ones, expect your manicure to chip quickly.

Try out different textures and finishes! You might like glittery or matte black polish, but there are so many more options: try glimmering silver or gold glitter or even holographic rainbow sparkles for something extra special.

Black polish tends to stain skin easily, so make sure you don't leave any residue around the cuticle area or underneath your nails.

Don't rely on black color to do all the work. Black is a great option for creating dark, edgy designs, but it can't do everything on its own. When choosing a design, make sure that you have plenty of other options in mind so that you can use both black-and-white and color schemes to create different looks.

Black is an intense color, so it's best paired with other intense colors like red or purple. You can even try pairing it with neon shades of green or orange for an eye-catching look that will make all eyes turn toward you!

The Best Black Nail Art Ideas

Full Moon and Bat Nail Design | Bat Halloween Nails - NB5985
Full Moon and Bat Nail Design | Bat Halloween Nails - NB5985

Haunted House Nails with Glitter | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5983
Haunted House Nails with Glitter | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5983

Watercolor Haunted House Nails | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5980
Watercolor Haunted House Nails | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5980

Short Ghost House Nails | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5976
Short Ghost House Nails | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5976

Halloween Nails with Haunted House Design | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5966
Halloween Nails with Haunted House Design | Halloween Haunted House Nails - NB5966

Halloween Party with Ghost Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5964
Halloween Party with Ghost Nails | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5964

Simple Smokey Ghost Nails Design | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5954
Simple Smokey Ghost Nails Design | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5954

Ghost Holding a Pumpkin Nail Design | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5953
Ghost Holding a Pumpkin Nail Design | Halloween Ghost Nails - NB5953

Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930
Mysterious Night of a Witch Nails Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5930

Witch Hat and Broom Design for Nails | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5925
Witch Hat and Broom Design for Nails | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5925

Nails with Witch Pot and Broom Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5922
Nails with Witch Pot and Broom Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5922

Witch with Magic Ball Nail Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5919
Witch with Magic Ball Nail Design | Halloween Witch Nails - NB5919

Nails with Scary Tree at the Night Design | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5909
Nails with Scary Tree at the Night Design | Halloween Scary Tree Nails - NB5909

Trippy Halloween Nails Skull and Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5903
Trippy Halloween Nails Skull and Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5903

Brain Nails Design for a Mad Scientist | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5897
Brain Nails Design for a Mad Scientist | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5897

Dark Nails Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5895
Dark Nails Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5895

Short Glossy Nails Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5890
Short Glossy Nails Brain Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5890

Halloween Brain and Worm Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5883
Halloween Brain and Worm Nails | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5883

Psychedelic Brain Nails Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5878
Psychedelic Brain Nails Design | Halloween Brain Nails - NB5878

Scary Zombie Nails for Halloween | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5865
Scary Zombie Nails for Halloween | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5865

Dark Nails with Zombie Nail Art | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5864
Dark Nails with Zombie Nail Art | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5864

Zombie Nail Art for Almond Nails | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5863
Zombie Nail Art for Almond Nails | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5863

Zombie-inspired Horror Nail Art | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5859
Zombie-inspired Horror Nail Art | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5859

Zombie Boy Nails Design | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5858
Zombie Boy Nails Design | Halloween Zombie Nails - NB5858

Almond Spider Web Nails Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5855
Almond Spider Web Nails Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5855

Ombre Glitter Nails Spider Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5850
Ombre Glitter Nails Spider Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5850

French Manicure Spider Web Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5849
French Manicure Spider Web Design | Halloween Spider Nails - NB5849

Dark Skeleton Nails Design | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5848
Dark Skeleton Nails Design | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5848

Fire Nails Design with Skull Accent | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5846
Fire Nails Design with Skull Accent | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5846

Creepy Skeleton Design for Stiletto Nails | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5843
Creepy Skeleton Design for Stiletto Nails | Halloween Skeleton Nails - NB5843

FAQs:

Yes, black nails can be professional. There are many different kinds of professions, and black nail polish is appropriate in most of them, from the office to the operating room. However, if you're looking for a more professional look, it's best to keep your nails naturally colored.
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