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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

Joker Nails | Halloween - NB410
Joker Nails | Halloween - NB410

Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB592
Vampire Nails | Halloween - NB592

Halloween Chalkboard Nail Art
Halloween Chalkboard Nail Art

Sylwia_nailss

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

Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB591
Mummy Nails | Halloween - NB591

Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB590
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB590

Black Nails with White Spiral Pattern | Swirl Nails - NB4525
Black Nails with White Spiral Pattern | Swirl Nails - NB4525

Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB988
Maneki-neko Nails | Cultural - NB988

Dark and Milky White Glitter Nail Art
Dark and Milky White Glitter Nail Art

Olga_soloveva._

Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB785
Vampire Fangs Nails | Halloween - NB785

Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574
Eyeball Nails | Halloween - NB574

Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875
Scary Nails Design with Black Cat | Halloween Cat Nails - NB5875

Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB555
Skulls and Roses Nails | Halloween - NB555

Gold Crackle Dark Nails
Gold Crackle Dark Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Black Nails with Polka Dots Accent | Dot Nails - NB4448
Black Nails with Polka Dots Accent | Dot Nails - NB4448

Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB383
Pumpkin Nails | Halloween - NB383

Dots Design for Black Nails | Dot Nails - NB4482
Dots Design for Black Nails | Dot Nails - NB4482

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

Short Black Nails

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

Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB792
Ghost Nails | Halloween - NB792

Gothic Christmas
Gothic Christmas

Melificentnailartistry

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

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

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

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

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

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB278
Bakhtiari Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB278

Sparkling Short French Manicure
Sparkling Short French Manicure

Dashenkanails

Short Black Foil Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4055
Short Black Foil Nails | Foil Nail Art - NB4055

Square Galaxy Nails
Square Galaxy Nails

Klamaja

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

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

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

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

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

Alice in Wonderland Dark Nails
Alice in Wonderland Dark Nails

Daimondhand

Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298
Dark Wedding Black and Accent Pink Nail Design |Wedding-NB-D-298

Black Toe Nails

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

Evil Eye Glitter Toenails
Evil Eye Glitter Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neon Christmas Tree Nail Designs | Christmas | Party - NB1259
Neon Christmas Tree Nail Designs | Christmas | Party - NB1259

Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247
Glossy Ombre Christmas Tree Nails | Christmas | Winter - NB1247

Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1214
Hiking Nail Design | Travel and Tourism - NB1214

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

Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1193
Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1193

Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1190
Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1190

Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1185
Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1185

Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1184
Fall Leaves Nails | Seasonal - NB1184

Sunflower French Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1177
Sunflower French Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1177

Dinner Table Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1168
Dinner Table Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1168

Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1166
Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1166

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

Sunflower Accent Nail | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1154
Sunflower Accent Nail | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1154

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

Dinner Table Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1127
Dinner Table Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1127

Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1115
Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1115

Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1098
Fall Leaves Nail Art | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1098

Cranberry Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1093
Cranberry Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1093

Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1084
Wheat Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1084

Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083
Dinner Table Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1083

Corn on the Cob Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1076
Corn on the Cob Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1076

Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1074
Turkey Nail Design | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1074

Plaid Pattern Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1058
Plaid Pattern Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1058

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

Cranberry and Plaid Pattern Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1035
Cranberry and Plaid Pattern Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1035

Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1029
Sunflower Nails | Thanksgiving | Holiday- NB1029

Japanese Sumo-inspired Nails | Cultural - NB1025
Japanese Sumo-inspired Nails | Cultural - NB1025

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

Japanese Temple Nail Art | Cultural - NB1014
Japanese Temple Nail Art | Cultural - NB1014

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

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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