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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 Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB499

Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB640
Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB640

The Nun and Cross Halloween Nails
The Nun and Cross Halloween Nails

Melificentnailartistry

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB25

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

Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB738
Poison Apple Nails | Halloween - NB738

Matte Black Nails with Pumpkin | Halloween Pumpkin Nails - NB5830
Matte Black Nails with Pumpkin | Halloween Pumpkin Nails - NB5830

Ojibwe Gashkibidaagan-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB849
Ojibwe Gashkibidaagan-inspired Nails | Tribal - NB849

Cemetery Nails | Halloween - NB704
Cemetery Nails | Halloween - NB704

Boho Wedding Filigree Nail Art on Almond Nail|Wedding-NB-D-483
Boho Wedding Filigree Nail Art on Almond Nail|Wedding-NB-D-483

Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB807
Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB807

Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB497
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB497

Black Maple Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1512
Black Maple Leaf Nail Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1512

Geometric Orange Nails
Geometric Orange Nails

Fasia.nails

Green and Black Nails with 3D Coral Reefs Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2833
Green and Black Nails with 3D Coral Reefs Nail Design | Save the Ocean Nails - NB2833

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

Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650
Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650

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

Black Nails and Yellow Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5243
Black Nails and Yellow Sunflower Design | Sunflower Nails - NB5243

Short Black Nails

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

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

Short Black and Gold New Year's Nails Simple Design | 2024 Nails - NB3710
Short Black and Gold New Year's Nails Simple Design | 2024 Nails - NB3710

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB178
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB178

Modern French Almond Nails
Modern French Almond Nails

Irina_rain

Black and Pink Heart Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2642
Black and Pink Heart Nails | Valentine Nails - NB2642

Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754
Black Cat Nails | Halloween - NB754

Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639
Black Marble Nail with Rhinestones | Marble Nails - NB4639

Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586
Black Nails with Gold Clover Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB1586

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

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

Black and Nude Houndstooth Design
Black and Nude Houndstooth Design

Mur.nails.ekaterina

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

Acorn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1129
Acorn Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1129

Silver and Black Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3715
Silver and Black Nails for New Year | 2024 Nails - NB3715

Summer Cow Print Nails
Summer Cow Print Nails

Mur.nails.ekaterina

Thin Lines on Nails
Thin Lines on Nails

Irina_rain

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

Heart Note
Heart Note

Klamaja

Black Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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Valentine's Day Hearts and Flower Nails with Feather Pattern | Valentine Nails - NB2741

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

Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682
Heatwaves and Fires of Change Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2682

Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673
Climate Action Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2673

Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650
Burning City Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2650

Sea Level Rise Issue Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2647
Sea Level Rise Issue Nail Design | Climate Crisis Nails - NB2647

Pastel Neon Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2632
Pastel Neon Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2632

Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631
Neon Leaf and Leopard Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2631

Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630
Abstract Neon Leopard Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2630

Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629
Abstract Neon Party Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2629

Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621
Wild Nails with Leaves and Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2621

Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612
Emerald Green Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2612

Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609
Glossy Almond Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2609

Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598
Glossy Leopard Print Nails with Embellishments | Animal Print Nails - NB2598

Leopard Print Accent on Classy Almond Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2593
Leopard Print Accent on Classy Almond Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2593

Short Leopard Print Nails with Gold Details | Animal Print Nails - NB2592
Short Leopard Print Nails with Gold Details | Animal Print Nails - NB2592

Dark and Yellow Glossy Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2591
Dark and Yellow Glossy Nails Leopard Print Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2591

Polka Dots and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2589
Polka Dots and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2589

Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588
Leopard Print Nails with Decorations | Animal Print Nails - NB2588

Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587
Hearts and Leopard Print Nail Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2587

Matte Nails Leopard Print and Floral | Animal Print Nails - NB2580
Matte Nails Leopard Print and Floral | Animal Print Nails - NB2580

Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579
Coffin Red Nails with Leopard Print | Animal Print Nails - NB2579

Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570
Glossy Red Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2570

Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569
Red and Pink Nails with Leopard Spots | Animal Print Nails - NB2569

Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567
Leopard Print Red and White Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2567

Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566
Leopard and Zebra Prints Ballerina Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2566

Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565
Zebra Print and Leopard Print Nails | Animal Print Nails - NB2565

Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564
Zebra and Leopard Prints with Flower Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2564

Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535
Purple Nails Leopard Design | Animal Print Nails - NB2535

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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