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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 French Tips with Gold Glitter Design | French Manicure - NB3340
Black French Tips with Gold Glitter Design | French Manicure - NB3340

Gold and Black French Nails
Gold and Black French Nails

Beauty_nail_kostroma

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

Frankenstein Nails | Halloween - NB459
Frankenstein Nails | Halloween - NB459

Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314
Black and Rose Gold Leopard Nails Design | Animal Print Nails - NB4314

Textured Ombre Nails
Textured Ombre Nails

Molnar.mariann

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

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

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

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB477
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB477

Black Line Flower and Leaf Nails
Black Line Flower and Leaf Nails

Project_paznokcie

Black and Pink Polka Dot Nails with Drips | Dot Nails - NB4440
Black and Pink Polka Dot Nails with Drips | Dot Nails - NB4440

Walking Dead Nails | Halloween - NB705
Walking Dead Nails | Halloween - NB705

Black Nails with Embellishments for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5105
Black Nails with Embellishments for Birthday | Birthday Nails - NB5105

Floral Nails on Black
Floral Nails on Black

Beauty_nail_kostroma

Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB806
Zombie Hand Nail Designs | Halloween - NB806

Double French Peach Fuzz Dandelion Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1762
Double French Peach Fuzz Dandelion Nails | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1762

Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB550
Horror Movie Nails | Halloween - NB550

Writing Stamp Nail Art
Writing Stamp Nail Art

Lucy_smirnova_nails

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

Short Black Nails

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

Glossy Black Nails with a Rainbow Flag Accent Nail | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2083
Glossy Black Nails with a Rainbow Flag Accent Nail | Pride | LGBTQIA2S+ Nails - NB2083

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

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

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

Black Nails Gold Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2953
Black Nails Gold Leaf Design | Nature-inspired Nails - NB2953

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

Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515
Leopard Nails Design with Rhinestones | Animal Print Nails - NB2515

Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB526
Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB526

Short Black French Manicure
Short Black French Manicure

Belyyhome

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

Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB529
Kids Cute Bat Nails | Halloween - NB529

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180

Black and Peach Fuzz French Manicure with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1895
Black and Peach Fuzz French Manicure with Heart Design | Color of the Year 2024 - NB1895

Pink Snake-themed Nails
Pink Snake-themed Nails

Ego_alinkha

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB186
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB186

Bridal Shower Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-68
Bridal Shower Dark Nail Design| Wedding-NB-D-68

Black Nails with White Daisies | Floral Nails - NB4174
Black Nails with White Daisies | Floral Nails - NB4174

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

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

Black Toe Nails

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

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

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

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

Panda Negative Space Toenails
Panda Negative Space Toenails

Nail_sunny

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

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

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

Evil Eye Glitter Toenails
Evil Eye Glitter Toenails

Nail_sunny

Zebra Toenail Design
Zebra Toenail Design

Ego_alinkha

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

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

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

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

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB181

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB180

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

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

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

Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB166
Qashqai Nails | Persian | Tribal - NB166

Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB145
Tom and Jerry | Cartoon Nails - NB145

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB30
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB30

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB27
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB27

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

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB24
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB24

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB18
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB18

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB14

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB12
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB12

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB11

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB7
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB7

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB4
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB4

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB2
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB2

Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB1
Mickey Mouse | Cartoon Nails - NB1

Cow Print Reverse Ombre
Cow Print Reverse Ombre

_gabrielamanole

Oval Slim Textured Nails
Oval Slim Textured Nails

_gabrielamanole

Glitter Green Heart Nails
Glitter Green Heart Nails

_gabrielamanole

Dark Ombre Heart Nails
Dark Ombre Heart Nails

_gabrielamanole

Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips
Extra Long Coffin Nails with Chrome Tips

_gabrielamanole

Green 3D French Nails
Green 3D French Nails

_gabrielamanole

Smokey Gradient Matte Nails
Smokey Gradient Matte Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Nature-inspired Snake Print Nails
Nature-inspired Snake Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

Abstract Shapes with Foils
Abstract Shapes with Foils

Novikova.nailstudio

Textured Dalmatian Print Nails
Textured Dalmatian Print Nails

Novikova.nailstudio

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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