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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

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

Mismatched Nude and Black Nail Art
Mismatched Nude and Black Nail Art

Matuszewsk.a

Glitter Gnome Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1395
Glitter Gnome Nails | Christmas Nails - NB1395

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

Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625
Blood Nails | Halloween - NB625

Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310
Red Rhinestone Design for Black Chrome Nails | Chrome Nails - NB5310

3D Dragon Nails
3D Dragon Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB496
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB496

Candy Corn Nails | Halloween - NB416
Candy Corn Nails | Halloween - NB416

Shimmer Love Nails
Shimmer Love Nails

Blondivika_nsk

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

Dead Body in Coffin Nails | Halloween - NB663
Dead Body in Coffin Nails | Halloween - NB663

Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291
Glossy French Christmas Tree Nails with Rhinestone | Winter - NB1291

Almond French Nails with Lotus Design | Flower Nails - NB3899
Almond French Nails with Lotus Design | Flower Nails - NB3899

Japanese Sumo-inspired Nails | Cultural - NB1024
Japanese Sumo-inspired Nails | Cultural - NB1024

Nails with Summer Vibe
Nails with Summer Vibe

Project_paznokcie

Anti-Valentine's Day Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2157
Anti-Valentine's Day Nail Design | Valentine Nails - NB2157

Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB611
Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB611

Blue and Black Climate Change Solutions Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2646
Blue and Black Climate Change Solutions Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2646

Short Black Nails

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

Geometric Diamond Pattern for French Tips
Geometric Diamond Pattern for French Tips

Belyyhome

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB177
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB177

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

Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840
Ojibwe Animals-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB840

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

Black and Nude Houndstooth Design
Black and Nude Houndstooth Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1207
Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1207

Matte Charcoal Nails with Elegant Accents for Office | Professional Nails - NB2989
Matte Charcoal Nails with Elegant Accents for Office | Professional Nails - NB2989

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

Black and Silver New Year's Nail Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3719
Black and Silver New Year's Nail Design with Glitter | 2024 Nails - NB3719

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

Black Nails with Small Daisy Flowers | Floral Nails - NB4171
Black Nails with Small Daisy Flowers | Floral Nails - NB4171

Black Nails Heartbeat Design | Heart Nails - NB4808
Black Nails Heartbeat Design | Heart Nails - NB4808

Modern French
Modern French

Alexandracojan.trainer

Bat Nails | Halloween - NB532
Bat Nails | Halloween - NB532

Summer Through Glasses
Summer Through Glasses

Gallinaz_nail

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

Black Toe Nails

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413
Crocodile Pattern Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4413

Mix & Match 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4412
Mix & Match 3D Crocodile Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4412

Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409
Winter Ice Blue Nails Crocodile Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4409

Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343
Short Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4343

Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336
Luxury Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB4336

Magical Galaxy Nail Art Design | Celestial Nails - NB4278
Magical Galaxy Nail Art Design | Celestial Nails - NB4278

Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246
Elegant Chanel-inspired Nail Design | Branded Nails - NB4246

French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243
French Manicure Design with Chanel Theme | Branded Nails - NB4243

Chanel-inspired Nails Glitter Design | Branded Nails - NB4241
Chanel-inspired Nails Glitter Design | Branded Nails - NB4241

Chanel-inspired Classy French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4240
Chanel-inspired Classy French Nails | Branded Nails - NB4240

Haida Gwaii Theme Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4200
Haida Gwaii Theme Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4200

Simple Haida Gwaii-inspired Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4198
Simple Haida Gwaii-inspired Nails | Tribal Nails - NB4198

Haida Gwaii Abstract Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4196
Haida Gwaii Abstract Nails Design | Tribal Nails - NB4196

Long Haida Gwaii Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB4194
Long Haida Gwaii Nail Art | Tribal Nails - NB4194

Dark Nails Red Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4129
Dark Nails Red Foil Design | Foil Nails - NB4129

Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633
Horned Lizard Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-633

Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624
Armadillo Inspired Nail Design| Desert Nail Design-NB-D-624

Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616
Gila Monster Print Nail Design | Desert Nail Design-NB-D-616

Dark X Long Geometric Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4063
Dark X Long Geometric Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4063

Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607
Neon Nails with Tropical Palm Tree Design| Tropical-NB-D-607

Elegant Orchid Nails | Flower Nails - NB3929
Elegant Orchid Nails | Flower Nails - NB3929

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

Almond French Nails with Lotus Design | Flower Nails - NB3899
Almond French Nails with Lotus Design | Flower Nails - NB3899

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

Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year's Nails Design with Flowers | 2024 Nails - NB3724

Traditional Design Chinese New Year
Traditional Design Chinese New Year's Nails | 2024 Nails - NB3723

Dark Goth Stiletto Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3668
Dark Goth Stiletto Nails for Easter | Easter Nails - NB3668

Dark Easter Gothic Nails | Easter Nails - NB3667
Dark Easter Gothic Nails | Easter Nails - NB3667

Goth Easter Nails with Chevron Tips | Easter Nails - NB3652
Goth Easter Nails with Chevron Tips | Easter Nails - NB3652

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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