If you want to channel your inner rock star, wearing one of these black nail ideas is a surefire way to do it.
Whether you’re going for a dark, moody vibe or looking for a base shade to instantly elevate any look, black nails are the epitome of cool and one of the most versatile shades.
“Black will be a trend for a long time, if not forever,” nail artist Hang Nguyen told Bustle. “It’s just a great classic.”
Nguyen adds that black nail polish is a bold but clean shade that can be styled with just about anything. She likes to use black in most of her designs, outlining with it, throwing it against the color for contrast and creating negative space nail art (which she says is a great choice).
There are so many fun ways to wear black nails that you’ll find yourself choosing darker colors again and again.
If you’re short on manicure inspiration, there are 15 black nail ideas below that you can try at home (who wouldn’t love to save a few bucks?) or take to your local nail salon (because intricate designs aren’t easy to DIY).
From black ombré nails to red and black Christian Louboutin-inspired nails, scroll down for more.
Here are the 15 manicure trends for winter 2023 :
Get inspired!
