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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

Beach Wedding Shiny 3D Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-44
Beach Wedding Shiny 3D Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-44

Rhinestone on Matte Nails
Rhinestone on Matte Nails

Korelviktoria

Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688
Black and White Nails Gold Marble Design | Marble Nails - NB4688

Vampire and Full Moon Nails Design | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6021
Vampire and Full Moon Nails Design | Halloween Vampire Nails - NB6021

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

Chevron and Sparkle Nails
Chevron and Sparkle Nails

Project_paznokcie

Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB800
Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB800

Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB694
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB694

Dark Nails Pumpkin Design for Halloween | Halloween Pumpkin Nails - NB5833
Dark Nails Pumpkin Design for Halloween | Halloween Pumpkin Nails - NB5833

Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421
Dark Wedding Rhinestone Neon Nail Design|Wedding-NB-D-421

Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB519
Glitter Bat Nails | Halloween - NB519

Winter Bling Nails
Winter Bling Nails

Project_paznokcie

Tortie Tips With a White Accent
Tortie Tips With a White Accent

Nailartbychlo

Musical Themed French Nails
Musical Themed French Nails

Klamaja

Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB645
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB645

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

Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB415
Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB415

Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB603
Graveyard Nails | Halloween - NB603

Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510

Short Black Nails

Black and Silver New Year's Nails with Firework Design | 2024 Nails - NB3720
Black and Silver New Year's Nails with Firework Design | 2024 Nails - NB3720

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

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

Black and Gold New Year of 2024 Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3708
Black and Gold New Year of 2024 Nail Design | 2024 Nails - NB3708

Dark Wedding Stiletto Filigree Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-296
Dark Wedding Stiletto Filigree Nail Art |Wedding-NB-D-296

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1164
Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1164

Silver and Black New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3713
Silver and Black New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3713

Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643
Cat Nails | Halloween - NB643

Sparkling Short French Manicure
Sparkling Short French Manicure

Dashenkanails

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

Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958
Chic Black Nails with Rhinestones for Valentine | Embellished Nails - NB4958

Nails with Leopard Print Wrap
Nails with Leopard Print Wrap

Ego_alinkha

Dots Abstract Nail Design
Dots Abstract Nail Design

Nailartbychlo

Short Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5307
Short Black Chrome Nails Design | Chrome Nails - NB5307

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB176
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB176

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

Elegant Floral French with Hydrangea | Floral Nails - NB3852
Elegant Floral French with Hydrangea | Floral Nails - NB3852

Black Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

Evil Eye Glitter Toenails
Evil Eye Glitter Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

3D Floral Design for Dark Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5301
3D Floral Design for Dark Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5301

Classic Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5247
Classic Sunflower Nails Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5247

Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5078
Matte Cloud Nails Design | Cloud Nails - NB5078

Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959
Easy Dark Nails Design with Rhinestones | Embellished Nails - NB4959

Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953
Glossy Nails Rhinestone Design | Embellished Nails - NB4953

Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949
Rhinestone Design for Luxury French Nails | Embellished Nails - NB4949

Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948
Rhinestone Reindeer Nail Art | Embellished Nails - NB4948

Piano Keys Nails Design | Music Nails - NB4908
Piano Keys Nails Design | Music Nails - NB4908

Tango Silhouette Nails Design | Dance Nails - NB4890
Tango Silhouette Nails Design | Dance Nails - NB4890

Graffiti Heart Nails with Glitch Effect | Heart Nails - NB4851
Graffiti Heart Nails with Glitch Effect | Heart Nails - NB4851

Glitch Effect Graffiti Heart Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4847
Glitch Effect Graffiti Heart Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4847

Dots and Hearts Neon Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4826
Dots and Hearts Neon Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4826

Valentine Heartbeat Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4815
Valentine Heartbeat Nails Design | Heart Nails - NB4815

Matte Nails with Heartbeats | Heart Nails - NB4812
Matte Nails with Heartbeats | Heart Nails - NB4812

Chalkboard Nails with Heartbeats | Heart Nails - NB4807
Chalkboard Nails with Heartbeats | Heart Nails - NB4807

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

Abstract Totem-inspired Haida Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4598
Abstract Totem-inspired Haida Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4598

Haida Gwaii Totem Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB4595
Haida Gwaii Totem Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB4595

X-Long Haida Gwaii Totem-inspired Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4590
X-Long Haida Gwaii Totem-inspired Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4590

Almond Haida Gwaii Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4588
Almond Haida Gwaii Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4588

Squoval Haida Gwaii Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4586
Squoval Haida Gwaii Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4586

Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562
Dark Nails Pink and Purple Swirls | Swirl Nails - NB4562

Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510
Neon Swirls Nails Design | Swirl Nails - NB4510

3D Dots on Long Coffin Nails | Dot Nails - NB4488
3D Dots on Long Coffin Nails | Dot Nails - NB4488

Dark Nails with Red Polka Dots | Dot Nails - NB4486
Dark Nails with Red Polka Dots | Dot Nails - NB4486

Red and White Dots Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4483
Red and White Dots Nails Design | Dot Nails - NB4483

French Tips Polka Dots Design | Dot Nails - NB4453
French Tips Polka Dots Design | Dot Nails - NB4453

Long Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4451
Long Nails with Dots | Dot Nails - NB4451

Nails with Dots in Different Sizes | Dot Nails - NB4443
Nails with Dots in Different Sizes | Dot Nails - NB4443

Elegant Pink Nails with Tiny Dots | Dot Nails - NB4438
Elegant Pink Nails with Tiny Dots | Dot Nails - NB4438

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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