{"id":1819712,"date":"2026-03-08T11:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1819712"},"modified":"2026-03-08T11:15:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T08:15:00","slug":"30-black-nail-designs-for-a-modern-and-moody-almost-spring-manicure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1819712","title":{"rendered":"30 Black Nail Designs For a Modern and Moody Almost-Spring Manicure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/t3MblrmdFQGB9x6lf6RZNifQEFs=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/blackmanisocial-11260c1bf2e7409b999064031341fcd0.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">30 Black Nail Designs For a Modern and Moody Almost-Spring Manicure<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Beating the blues.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Rebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Rebecca Norris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Rebecca Norris Headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9CD8_Dsk5BuYVJTRamjUr145bUQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Rebecca-Norris-Headshot-2025-50dc801dbeb44adb9a00e1c49848ebf3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9CD8_Dsk5BuYVJTRamjUr145bUQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Rebecca-Norris-Headshot-2025-50dc801dbeb44adb9a00e1c49848ebf3.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rebecca Norris Headshot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nRebecca Norris\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nRebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on March 08, 2026 07:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once upon a time, black nails were considered a grungy beauty choice. Now, we&#8217;re shown just how beautiful and chic they can be. When the polish choice is combined with trendy designs like French manicures and swirls, or when it&#8217;s transformed with unexpected finishes, the end result is always eye-catching.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To prove it, we rounded up 30 black nail designs for the end of winter and beyond. Keep scrolling for all sorts of inspo.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Minimalist Black and Silver <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer more minimalist nail art, consider a glossy micro French manicure interspersed with floral accent nails. This is actually an easy-to-DIY nail look. Where half moon guide stickers can help create perfectly crisp French tips, dotting tools can make painting flowers easier than ever.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black Leopard <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@thenailartbabe \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are a popular pick, and they&#8217;re even more alluring when paired with color-blocking and a black matte finish. Best of all, this type of nail art is pretty simple to DIY. Start by dotting your nails (no need to be super neat with it), then use a fine-lining nail art brush to outline partial edges of the spots. Finish with matte topcoat, et voil\u00e0!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Mix-n-Match Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How fun are these black-and-white mix-n-match nails? With French tips, aura accents, and shimmering rhinestones, they&#8217;re trendy in more ways than one.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Gold Lightning Bolts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@sierrasnails_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a rocker chic mani, opt for a black and gold color palette. If you don&#8217;t have a steady hand, you may want to enlist the help of a professional nail artist to recreate this nail art. Another option? Use nail decals\u2014Etsy sells a bunch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails had a moment earlier this year so if you&#8217;d like to keep the trend rolling, opting for a black base is a way to go. Then, if you love color, too, you can add a gradient stripe here and there for a fun, &#8217;90s-inspired pop.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Jelly <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@angelsnailz \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think of black nail polish, the first thing that likely comes to your mind is inky, dark color\u2014not something soft and translucent, like this black jelly nail polish. The latter is a trendy take on black nails, and it&#8217;s much more subtle and wearable if you typically steer clear of dark colors. That said, when it&#8217;s paired with black hand-painted graphics and piercings, the result is a grungy masterpiece.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Cherries <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Handpainted red and green cherries come to life on shiny black nail polish. This design would look good on short or long nails\u2014just finish with a glossy top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Blue Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails are such a fun way to play with color on your manicure. If you use a black base, whichever color you choose for the airbrush design automatically pops. This black-and-blue iteration is the perfect example.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dual-Finish Black French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dual-finish French manicures are stunning, no matter what color you craft them with. Here, you can see how going darker doesn&#8217;t take away from the nail look; it adds to it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Smiley Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black nails remind us of a chalkboard. The happy smiley faces will become a bright spot in your day, trust us.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitter Swirl Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Swirl nails always remain a popular request. When opting for black swirls, consider glamming it up with glitter while you&#8217;re at it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@myprettyset \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Zebra print French tips reinvent the wheel and use black in such a fun, trendy, and Y2K-coded way. On longer nails like the square shape pictured, the intricacies of the design are put on display. The manicure feels simple yet playfully charged at the same time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Opal Hearts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black nail designs don&#8217;t always require black bases. Sometimes, a sheer, shimmery base with black nail art is the way to go. Case in point? These pretty heart-dotted nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Translucent Black Heart Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of hearts and sheer nails, this jelly mani is cute, moody, and romantic all at once (the perfect gothic Valentine&#8217;s look).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re not one for hearts, there&#8217;s also the option of glossy black stars. We love that these are dotted with shiny rhinestones, too.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mod French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_and_soul \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black French tips feature swirls and different negative space designs to create a mod-themed mani. It&#8217;s ultra chic and anything but totally tubular.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Moon and Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These long almond-shaped nails are even more magical with their black base and white astrology nail art. Nail artist Brittney Boyce created them for Megan Fox.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black and White Scratches <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking for a manicure that&#8217;s easy to DIY? This matte black and white scratch nail idea is worth giving a whirl. Simply stick to solid coats for the black nails, then top off neutral nails with swatches of color as you see fit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitch Checkered <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How trippy are these black and white checker nails? Just looking at them makes us have to refocus, so we&#8217;d guess that you may want to book a nail appointment to bring these tips to life.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails remain one of the most popular nail trends on social media. Here, you can see how black and white aura nails look. Dig it? You can recreate the look with a black base sponged with a white center.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails don&#8217;t require a solid base. With a clear base, the black lines can almost look like fishnets. If you add rhinestones, it only amps up the sex appeal.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Disco <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver sequins are carefully placed on the nail to create this holographic disco print. Celebrity nail artist @iramshelton shows off this glitzy design on one nail. Since the design is so intricate, it makes the perfect accent nail with glossy black polish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Cateye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@melanated.mani \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver cat eye nail polish is activated with a magnet to create the split, two-tone design. If black nail polish on its own feels a bit too plain for your style, this cat eye iteration packs a punch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Criss Cross <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black jelly base topped off with solid black criss-cross stripes makes for a manicure that looks like a gift. You&#8217;ll need a steady hand and a fine-lining nail art brush to DIY the look. You can also use thin nail tape as a guide for each stripe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glossy Black and Gold <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chalkboardnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These ultra-glossy black and gold nails are nothing short of show-stopping. The trick to achieving such a stellar finish is to use a high-shine top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grunge Ombre <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We love an easy yet gorgeous nail look, and this black grunge ombre mani is just that. All you&#8217;ll need to recreate it is a sponge, black polish, a sheer neutral base, and a glossy top coat. You may also want a touch-up brush to clean up the edges of your nails for a picture-perfect end look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Colorblock <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and white color-block nails make a simple statement that instantly draw your eye. The smooth lines are courtesy of a small detailed brush and a steady hard so you might want to make an appointment with your nail tech if you want to recreate the look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Give It a Swirl <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black base doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t play with color. You can incorporate as many shades as you want, in fact\u2014just look at this swirl mani for proof.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Acid Level <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>Or <\/em>stick with one color for a fun base and let the black go blobby instead. How cool are you?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Checkered Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a simpler take on a checkerboard design, you can stick with the pattern as a French tip atop a milky base coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp 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mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A two-tone French manicure.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fl7UnkzJEzx3aa9mXc67Mv6-ur4=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/twotonelede-3df410f389f341caae1e5b0555781dbd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/fl7UnkzJEzx3aa9mXc67Mv6-ur4=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/twotonelede-3df410f389f341caae1e5b0555781dbd.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A two-tone French manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">These 18 Two-Tone French Mani Ideas Are Double the Fun<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_13-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"mismatched chrome pastel manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/20ykYWUlmXegjG4DSUQkuBSjA7g=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/mismatchedchromenails-ca4fb1900e8b4ba59e567edd74be1b34.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/20ykYWUlmXegjG4DSUQkuBSjA7g=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/mismatchedchromenails-ca4fb1900e8b4ba59e567edd74be1b34.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"mismatched chrome pastel manicure\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">18 Mismatched Chrome Nail Ideas to Make the Most Out of Your Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_14-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of hand with milky nail polish manicure and sparkly rings\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/q6MT_UFp-8yBBVQwGuutPOKusIc=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_48_414460417_1338766116818419_6124135778878813093_n-019b58f59fb543399a25d0aec4e9d2f3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/q6MT_UFp-8yBBVQwGuutPOKusIc=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/imgi_48_414460417_1338766116818419_6124135778878813093_n-019b58f59fb543399a25d0aec4e9d2f3.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of hand with milky nail polish manicure and sparkly rings\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">12 Milky Nail Polish Shades to Achieve the Subtly Sheer Mani of Your Dreams<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hands applying and showcasing dip powder nail polish includes a step of application and a finished manicure result\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/OLLnJkFw_FkXSTTQ0sWyNJR0L-0=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/the-best-dip-powder-for-nails-tout-Recirc-224ccc6e52a946769b500f1295b76584.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/OLLnJkFw_FkXSTTQ0sWyNJR0L-0=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/the-best-dip-powder-for-nails-tout-Recirc-224ccc6e52a946769b500f1295b76584.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hands applying and showcasing dip powder nail polish includes a step of application and a finished manicure result\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The 7 Best Dip Powder Nail Kits for Salon-Quality Manicures, According to Testers<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A neutral velvet manicure.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jzeEp5LIqPyPdBjuxjOd_Xoc8VI=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/neutralvelvetlede-f5a85c02b0da4c7180960580d6bf7349.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jzeEp5LIqPyPdBjuxjOd_Xoc8VI=\/300x240\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/neutralvelvetlede-f5a85c02b0da4c7180960580d6bf7349.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A neutral velvet manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">23 Neutral Velvet Manicures That Go With Everything In Your Closet<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">30 Black Nail Designs For a Modern and Moody Almost-Spring Manicure<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Beating the blues.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Rebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Rebecca Norris<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Rebecca Norris Headshot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9CD8_Dsk5BuYVJTRamjUr145bUQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Rebecca-Norris-Headshot-2025-50dc801dbeb44adb9a00e1c49848ebf3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/9CD8_Dsk5BuYVJTRamjUr145bUQ=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Rebecca-Norris-Headshot-2025-50dc801dbeb44adb9a00e1c49848ebf3.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Rebecca Norris Headshot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nRebecca Norris\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nRebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on March 08, 2026 07:15AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once upon a time, black nails were considered a grungy beauty choice. Now, we&#8217;re shown just how beautiful and chic they can be. When the polish choice is combined with trendy designs like French manicures and swirls, or when it&#8217;s transformed with unexpected finishes, the end result is always eye-catching.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To prove it, we rounded up 30 black nail designs for the end of winter and beyond. Keep scrolling for all sorts of inspo.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Minimalist Black and Silver <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer more minimalist nail art, consider a glossy micro French manicure interspersed with floral accent nails. This is actually an easy-to-DIY nail look. Where half moon guide stickers can help create perfectly crisp French tips, dotting tools can make painting flowers easier than ever.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black Leopard <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@thenailartbabe \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are a popular pick, and they&#8217;re even more alluring when paired with color-blocking and a black matte finish. Best of all, this type of nail art is pretty simple to DIY. Start by dotting your nails (no need to be super neat with it), then use a fine-lining nail art brush to outline partial edges of the spots. Finish with matte topcoat, et voil\u00e0!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Mix-n-Match Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How fun are these black-and-white mix-n-match nails? With French tips, aura accents, and shimmering rhinestones, they&#8217;re trendy in more ways than one.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Gold Lightning Bolts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@sierrasnails_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a rocker chic mani, opt for a black and gold color palette. If you don&#8217;t have a steady hand, you may want to enlist the help of a professional nail artist to recreate this nail art. Another option? Use nail decals\u2014Etsy sells a bunch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails had a moment earlier this year so if you&#8217;d like to keep the trend rolling, opting for a black base is a way to go. Then, if you love color, too, you can add a gradient stripe here and there for a fun, &#8217;90s-inspired pop.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Jelly <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@angelsnailz \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think of black nail polish, the first thing that likely comes to your mind is inky, dark color\u2014not something soft and translucent, like this black jelly nail polish. The latter is a trendy take on black nails, and it&#8217;s much more subtle and wearable if you typically steer clear of dark colors. That said, when it&#8217;s paired with black hand-painted graphics and piercings, the result is a grungy masterpiece.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Cherries <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Handpainted red and green cherries come to life on shiny black nail polish. This design would look good on short or long nails\u2014just finish with a glossy top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Blue Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails are such a fun way to play with color on your manicure. If you use a black base, whichever color you choose for the airbrush design automatically pops. This black-and-blue iteration is the perfect example.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dual-Finish Black French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dual-finish French manicures are stunning, no matter what color you craft them with. Here, you can see how going darker doesn&#8217;t take away from the nail look; it adds to it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Smiley Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black nails remind us of a chalkboard. The happy smiley faces will become a bright spot in your day, trust us.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitter Swirl Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Swirl nails always remain a popular request. When opting for black swirls, consider glamming it up with glitter while you&#8217;re at it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@myprettyset \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Zebra print French tips reinvent the wheel and use black in such a fun, trendy, and Y2K-coded way. On longer nails like the square shape pictured, the intricacies of the design are put on display. The manicure feels simple yet playfully charged at the same time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Opal Hearts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black nail designs don&#8217;t always require black bases. Sometimes, a sheer, shimmery base with black nail art is the way to go. Case in point? These pretty heart-dotted nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Translucent Black Heart Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of hearts and sheer nails, this jelly mani is cute, moody, and romantic all at once (the perfect gothic Valentine&#8217;s look).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re not one for hearts, there&#8217;s also the option of glossy black stars. We love that these are dotted with shiny rhinestones, too.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mod French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_and_soul \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black French tips feature swirls and different negative space designs to create a mod-themed mani. It&#8217;s ultra chic and anything but totally tubular.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Moon and Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These long almond-shaped nails are even more magical with their black base and white astrology nail art. Nail artist Brittney Boyce created them for Megan Fox.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black and White Scratches <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking for a manicure that&#8217;s easy to DIY? This matte black and white scratch nail idea is worth giving a whirl. Simply stick to solid coats for the black nails, then top off neutral nails with swatches of color as you see fit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitch Checkered <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How trippy are these black and white checker nails? Just looking at them makes us have to refocus, so we&#8217;d guess that you may want to book a nail appointment to bring these tips to life.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails remain one of the most popular nail trends on social media. Here, you can see how black and white aura nails look. Dig it? You can recreate the look with a black base sponged with a white center.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails don&#8217;t require a solid base. With a clear base, the black lines can almost look like fishnets. If you add rhinestones, it only amps up the sex appeal.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Disco <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver sequins are carefully placed on the nail to create this holographic disco print. Celebrity nail artist @iramshelton shows off this glitzy design on one nail. Since the design is so intricate, it makes the perfect accent nail with glossy black polish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Cateye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@melanated.mani \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver cat eye nail polish is activated with a magnet to create the split, two-tone design. If black nail polish on its own feels a bit too plain for your style, this cat eye iteration packs a punch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Criss Cross <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black jelly base topped off with solid black criss-cross stripes makes for a manicure that looks like a gift. You&#8217;ll need a steady hand and a fine-lining nail art brush to DIY the look. You can also use thin nail tape as a guide for each stripe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glossy Black and Gold <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chalkboardnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These ultra-glossy black and gold nails are nothing short of show-stopping. The trick to achieving such a stellar finish is to use a high-shine top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grunge Ombre <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We love an easy yet gorgeous nail look, and this black grunge ombre mani is just that. All you&#8217;ll need to recreate it is a sponge, black polish, a sheer neutral base, and a glossy top coat. You may also want a touch-up brush to clean up the edges of your nails for a picture-perfect end look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Colorblock <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and white color-block nails make a simple statement that instantly draw your eye. The smooth lines are courtesy of a small detailed brush and a steady hard so you might want to make an appointment with your nail tech if you want to recreate the look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Give It a Swirl <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black base doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t play with color. You can incorporate as many shades as you want, in fact\u2014just look at this swirl mani for proof.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Acid Level <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>Or <\/em>stick with one color for a fun base and let the black go blobby instead. How cool are you?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Checkered Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a simpler take on a checkerboard design, you can stick with the pattern as a French tip atop a milky base coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/lwZ67kDiM8Arn9VoelZt1klzn_U=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackmanilede-cdfa77f122114447b9f8d4adae80ae10.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A black manicure with brown and white stripes.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once upon a time, black nails were considered a grungy beauty choice. Now, we&#8217;re shown just how beautiful and chic they can be. When the polish choice is combined with trendy designs like French manicures and swirls, or when it&#8217;s transformed with unexpected finishes, the end result is always eye-catching.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> To prove it, we rounded up 30 black nail designs for the end of winter and beyond. Keep scrolling for all sorts of inspo.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Minimalist Black and Silver <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer more minimalist nail art, consider a glossy micro French manicure interspersed with floral accent nails. This is actually an easy-to-DIY nail look. Where half moon guide stickers can help create perfectly crisp French tips, dotting tools can make painting flowers easier than ever.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black Leopard <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@thenailartbabe \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are a popular pick, and they&#8217;re even more alluring when paired with color-blocking and a black matte finish. Best of all, this type of nail art is pretty simple to DIY. Start by dotting your nails (no need to be super neat with it), then use a fine-lining nail art brush to outline partial edges of the spots. Finish with matte topcoat, et voil\u00e0!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Mix-n-Match Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How fun are these black-and-white mix-n-match nails? With French tips, aura accents, and shimmering rhinestones, they&#8217;re trendy in more ways than one.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Gold Lightning Bolts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@sierrasnails_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a rocker chic mani, opt for a black and gold color palette. If you don&#8217;t have a steady hand, you may want to enlist the help of a professional nail artist to recreate this nail art. Another option? Use nail decals\u2014Etsy sells a bunch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails had a moment earlier this year so if you&#8217;d like to keep the trend rolling, opting for a black base is a way to go. Then, if you love color, too, you can add a gradient stripe here and there for a fun, &#8217;90s-inspired pop.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Jelly <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@angelsnailz \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think of black nail polish, the first thing that likely comes to your mind is inky, dark color\u2014not something soft and translucent, like this black jelly nail polish. The latter is a trendy take on black nails, and it&#8217;s much more subtle and wearable if you typically steer clear of dark colors. That said, when it&#8217;s paired with black hand-painted graphics and piercings, the result is a grungy masterpiece.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Cherries <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Handpainted red and green cherries come to life on shiny black nail polish. This design would look good on short or long nails\u2014just finish with a glossy top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Blue Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails are such a fun way to play with color on your manicure. If you use a black base, whichever color you choose for the airbrush design automatically pops. This black-and-blue iteration is the perfect example.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dual-Finish Black French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dual-finish French manicures are stunning, no matter what color you craft them with. Here, you can see how going darker doesn&#8217;t take away from the nail look; it adds to it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Smiley Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black nails remind us of a chalkboard. The happy smiley faces will become a bright spot in your day, trust us.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitter Swirl Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Swirl nails always remain a popular request. When opting for black swirls, consider glamming it up with glitter while you&#8217;re at it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@myprettyset \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Zebra print French tips reinvent the wheel and use black in such a fun, trendy, and Y2K-coded way. On longer nails like the square shape pictured, the intricacies of the design are put on display. The manicure feels simple yet playfully charged at the same time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Opal Hearts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black nail designs don&#8217;t always require black bases. Sometimes, a sheer, shimmery base with black nail art is the way to go. Case in point? These pretty heart-dotted nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Translucent Black Heart Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of hearts and sheer nails, this jelly mani is cute, moody, and romantic all at once (the perfect gothic Valentine&#8217;s look).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re not one for hearts, there&#8217;s also the option of glossy black stars. We love that these are dotted with shiny rhinestones, too.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mod French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_and_soul \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black French tips feature swirls and different negative space designs to create a mod-themed mani. It&#8217;s ultra chic and anything but totally tubular.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Moon and Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These long almond-shaped nails are even more magical with their black base and white astrology nail art. Nail artist Brittney Boyce created them for Megan Fox.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black and White Scratches <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking for a manicure that&#8217;s easy to DIY? This matte black and white scratch nail idea is worth giving a whirl. Simply stick to solid coats for the black nails, then top off neutral nails with swatches of color as you see fit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitch Checkered <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How trippy are these black and white checker nails? Just looking at them makes us have to refocus, so we&#8217;d guess that you may want to book a nail appointment to bring these tips to life.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails remain one of the most popular nail trends on social media. Here, you can see how black and white aura nails look. Dig it? You can recreate the look with a black base sponged with a white center.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails don&#8217;t require a solid base. With a clear base, the black lines can almost look like fishnets. If you add rhinestones, it only amps up the sex appeal.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Disco <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver sequins are carefully placed on the nail to create this holographic disco print. Celebrity nail artist @iramshelton shows off this glitzy design on one nail. Since the design is so intricate, it makes the perfect accent nail with glossy black polish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Cateye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@melanated.mani \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver cat eye nail polish is activated with a magnet to create the split, two-tone design. If black nail polish on its own feels a bit too plain for your style, this cat eye iteration packs a punch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Criss Cross <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black jelly base topped off with solid black criss-cross stripes makes for a manicure that looks like a gift. You&#8217;ll need a steady hand and a fine-lining nail art brush to DIY the look. You can also use thin nail tape as a guide for each stripe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glossy Black and Gold <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chalkboardnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These ultra-glossy black and gold nails are nothing short of show-stopping. The trick to achieving such a stellar finish is to use a high-shine top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grunge Ombre <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We love an easy yet gorgeous nail look, and this black grunge ombre mani is just that. All you&#8217;ll need to recreate it is a sponge, black polish, a sheer neutral base, and a glossy top coat. You may also want a touch-up brush to clean up the edges of your nails for a picture-perfect end look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Colorblock <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and white color-block nails make a simple statement that instantly draw your eye. The smooth lines are courtesy of a small detailed brush and a steady hard so you might want to make an appointment with your nail tech if you want to recreate the look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Give It a Swirl <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black base doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t play with color. You can incorporate as many shades as you want, in fact\u2014just look at this swirl mani for proof.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Acid Level <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>Or <\/em>stick with one color for a fun base and let the black go blobby instead. How cool are you?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Checkered Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a simpler take on a checkerboard design, you can stick with the pattern as a French tip atop a milky base coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Minimalist Black and Silver <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/_mThZthLW4_ca0QH0QcsyrVoAQ8=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-french-tip-flowers-nails-byrdie-935297cc95084009b7ef82ad929a25fa.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"minimal floral and french black nail designs\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you prefer more minimalist nail art, consider a glossy micro French manicure interspersed with floral accent nails. This is actually an easy-to-DIY nail look. Where half moon guide stickers can help create perfectly crisp French tips, dotting tools can make painting flowers easier than ever.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black Leopard <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/kwRcqKKY1f2euOJiC9eih2ikTFU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-leopard-print-nails-byrdie-f190806590514c30accad2a5a829655e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@thenailartbabe \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Animal print nails are a popular pick, and they&#8217;re even more alluring when paired with color-blocking and a black matte finish. Best of all, this type of nail art is pretty simple to DIY. Start by dotting your nails (no need to be super neat with it), then use a fine-lining nail art brush to outline partial edges of the spots. Finish with matte topcoat, et voil\u00e0!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Mix-n-Match Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/AJk3GBJS74BDZYWI4lSNiqKq0GQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Mix-n-Match-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-b83c5e7f3edd4f0a82f3e528f89db5e7.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black mix and match stiletto nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How fun are these black-and-white mix-n-match nails? With French tips, aura accents, and shimmering rhinestones, they&#8217;re trendy in more ways than one.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Gold Lightning Bolts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oltG6vORFu6gulKLcKsvf4FuPrU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-lightning-bolts-nails-byrdie-1bbc134fc0d044248a6144bde4b732a8.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@sierrasnails_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a rocker chic mani, opt for a black and gold color palette. If you don&#8217;t have a steady hand, you may want to enlist the help of a professional nail artist to recreate this nail art. Another option? Use nail decals\u2014Etsy sells a bunch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/hMCyEvuZPzHJDXEarVuGqh4w5Zo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-pastel-gradient-grid-nails-byrdie-62d2b982fa40440c9d42161f1e731d95.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@eleven2six_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails had a moment earlier this year so if you&#8217;d like to keep the trend rolling, opting for a black base is a way to go. Then, if you love color, too, you can add a gradient stripe here and there for a fun, &#8217;90s-inspired pop.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Jelly <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/NBn8_hgOyKzIylgbwULqYVFLEkc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/324398034_141819658676415_1876206294276024480_n1-764e47b64286420f8346e3e8bb9de6d0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black jelly nail polish with black graphics \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@angelsnailz \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When you think of black nail polish, the first thing that likely comes to your mind is inky, dark color\u2014not something soft and translucent, like this black jelly nail polish. The latter is a trendy take on black nails, and it&#8217;s much more subtle and wearable if you typically steer clear of dark colors. That said, when it&#8217;s paired with black hand-painted graphics and piercings, the result is a grungy masterpiece.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Cherries <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/yySXgJBy5W127-iBYPqIN0jDqzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/72891043_524479168137886_8490448518784661416_n1-4e5c26e169a742888183813bd64e6c6f.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black nail polish with red and green cherry design \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Handpainted red and green cherries come to life on shiny black nail polish. This design would look good on short or long nails\u2014just finish with a glossy top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Blue Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/sEkBb7Na8F0x9pEnh2ySRUBb2cM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/462907256_515381404713410_8124500351358014938_n1-23e70aec721d485ca6ea9676ffff1a34.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and blue aura nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@lolo.nailedit \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails are such a fun way to play with color on your manicure. If you use a black base, whichever color you choose for the airbrush design automatically pops. This black-and-blue iteration is the perfect example.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dual-Finish Black French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/uzZEK6H2B1w9wdzFocYL4P5tT4o=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-matte-glossy-french-tip-nails-byrdie-eebf1956734c49eea353946eb348bc41.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dual-Finish Black French Tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Dual-finish French manicures are stunning, no matter what color you craft them with. Here, you can see how going darker doesn&#8217;t take away from the nail look; it adds to it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Smiley Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/bgi44T62NR0PXNIZXa-9QT3Kl5c=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/120515682_401503151249121_4725986535345509605_n1-308c9e6b3ac54404ad742584f873bf15.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and yellow smiley face nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black nails remind us of a chalkboard. The happy smiley faces will become a bright spot in your day, trust us.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitter Swirl Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/KEKLotquE4tWF1GXeDik1tgjsOA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-glitter-swirl-nails-byrdie-a7869cb6daa241f1bbb38aaeeee5361e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Glitter Swirl Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Swirl nails always remain a popular request. When opting for black swirls, consider glamming it up with glitter while you&#8217;re at it.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Zebra Print <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/U1f6u0seys4do70hhoavTbnf9uk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/430413854_1148953152941560_792608971901490144_n1-3ce6655003634078bf0f1ce0968b193e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white zebra print French tips nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@myprettyset \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Zebra print French tips reinvent the wheel and use black in such a fun, trendy, and Y2K-coded way. On longer nails like the square shape pictured, the intricacies of the design are put on display. The manicure feels simple yet playfully charged at the same time.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Opal Hearts <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/heyCJ57Zb9UzPCRtNy-Q0iZGZWs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-opal-hearts-nails-byrdie-5098cdffb260421e922657c0c5e1b26c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nails with pink and black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black nail designs don&#8217;t always require black bases. Sometimes, a sheer, shimmery base with black nail art is the way to go. Case in point? These pretty heart-dotted nails.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Translucent Black Heart Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/LL5-4mYOv4dSuf7zH0T8KX8Puzg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-hearts-transluscent-nails-byrdie-9f3d97e626494a5893b305502ab662dc.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"translucent black nails with black hearts\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@disseynails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Speaking of hearts and sheer nails, this jelly mani is cute, moody, and romantic all at once (the perfect gothic Valentine&#8217;s look).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/JZLANBTqvT1zQcoZsSuUNfIR0PM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-stars-nails-byrdie-9a8f2fa3d5c04e41853a6de3b44d244c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"clear nail polish with black stars\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re not one for hearts, there&#8217;s also the option of glossy black stars. We love that these are dotted with shiny rhinestones, too.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mod French Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/Oji7tOxLFuHz6X7VcFurmM7NbHg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/190816306_1135621243610905_1443046848049451600_n1-4c16a14a7b174785bfec1f1e5c40abd4.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"mod black French tip nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_and_soul \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These black French tips feature swirls and different negative space designs to create a mod-themed mani. It&#8217;s ultra chic and anything but totally tubular.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Moon and Star Nails <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/2INDc0SFc4N6EQO9rPeA9Hi03ss=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-moon-stars-nails-byrdie-87850be0d37b4fb58be246fe8b4de502.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black stiletto nails with astrology design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These long almond-shaped nails are even more magical with their black base and white astrology nail art. Nail artist Brittney Boyce created them for Megan Fox.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Matte Black and White Scratches <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_18-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YLCnRQ5QJ6GrWdnbt5yWJUY_Y0E=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-gold-matte-nails-byrdie-b35be025e5334aa898ea1f7a34809bba.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"abstract matte black coffin tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brownluxenails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Looking for a manicure that&#8217;s easy to DIY? This matte black and white scratch nail idea is worth giving a whirl. Simply stick to solid coats for the black nails, then top off neutral nails with swatches of color as you see fit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Glitch Checkered <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_19-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/WTKXTFMUgefgGMIbTK_BBj5CZnA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Black-Glitch-checker-Nails-Byrdie-Black-Nail-Design-Ideas-42384a9cceb84591ace82b5d4ebca226.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black glitch checkered nails on round tips\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@brushedbyb_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> How trippy are these black and white checker nails? Just looking at them makes us have to refocus, so we&#8217;d guess that you may want to book a nail appointment to bring these tips to life.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and White Auras <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_20-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/qy82yTfYNIXYXLngAsIzCuYRPN4=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-white-ombre-nails-byrdie-bb2ff9b59cc842c79f8f044c7f0d6915.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black and White Aura Nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nails_of_la \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Aura nails remain one of the most popular nail trends on social media. Here, you can see how black and white aura nails look. Dig it? You can recreate the look with a black base sponged with a white center.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_21-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/HL-k99UapUga9I6W6R-NVnwXIKk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-lines-nails-byrdie-3ccdb14d16434265abe396616b3e4be0.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grid Nails with rhinestones\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Grid nails don&#8217;t require a solid base. With a clear base, the black lines can almost look like fishnets. If you add rhinestones, it only amps up the sex appeal.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Disco <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_22-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/78bHFBVPmdUQyjmVZoV6WCyLqjw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/470902215_18078508564612426_5923619040639516381_n1-bba3cc37354347eb9d7d3fd2466a4316.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver checkerboard disco nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver sequins are carefully placed on the nail to create this holographic disco print. Celebrity nail artist @iramshelton shows off this glitzy design on one nail. Since the design is so intricate, it makes the perfect accent nail with glossy black polish.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black and Silver Cateye <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_23-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/YumRiEQb_SORQofLdGvEfDL_SnM=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/472516918_629580352864677_7963682723899377405_n1-080fddb9cae9433191a0782173fc34fd.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and silver cateye magnet nail polish \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@melanated.mani \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and silver cat eye nail polish is activated with a magnet to create the split, two-tone design. If black nail polish on its own feels a bit too plain for your style, this cat eye iteration packs a punch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Criss Cross <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_24-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/-oI54UBeEnQ-6yLCaDWmpicTlaw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-x-transluscent-nails-byrdie-198c0984412542c598e24524b3656682.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@nataliepnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black jelly base topped off with solid black criss-cross stripes makes for a manicure that looks like a gift. You&#8217;ll need a steady hand and a fine-lining nail art brush to DIY the look. You can also use thin nail tape as a guide for each stripe.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Glossy Black and Gold <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_25-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/S77wvjlGfWp8jKbYwXQtP5p3lqw=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-gold-leaf-french-tip-nails-byrdie-da60601323d648db976798514839549c.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and gold short nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chalkboardnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> These ultra-glossy black and gold nails are nothing short of show-stopping. The trick to achieving such a stellar finish is to use a high-shine top coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Black Grunge Ombre <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_26-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/UIDKCBA4LrXnRnA7RidcE0izsqA=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/black-grunge-ombre-nails-byrdie-8bfd5d9b3d6e46c6babfa5f0ad362f5b.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Black Grunge Ombre Nails\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aliciatnails \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> We love an easy yet gorgeous nail look, and this black grunge ombre mani is just that. All you&#8217;ll need to recreate it is a sponge, black polish, a sheer neutral base, and a glossy top coat. You may also want a touch-up brush to clean up the edges of your nails for a picture-perfect end look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Colorblock <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_27-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/jZmiwkiq6fRYjQEVrSRVZiJTgXc=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/242014240_682045476524065_8469076279150343694_n1-70f689454af0414a95afd59311c30b3e.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"black and white colorblock nails \"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Black and white color-block nails make a simple statement that instantly draw your eye. The smooth lines are courtesy of a small detailed brush and a steady hard so you might want to make an appointment with your nail tech if you want to recreate the look.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Give It a Swirl <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_28-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/P01wLx_3MmkvDe2yhc0b4fi8axo=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/blackswirl-9aab9616fa51499bb15057813bec791e.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black manicure featuring a colorful swirling design.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> A black base doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t play with color. You can incorporate as many shades as you want, in fact\u2014just look at this swirl mani for proof.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Acid Level <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_29-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/oFgLMpT-qK-G9HIb4zuk4Czakzs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.31.33AM-ac3b326a34304160a079091f7b57a042.png\" width=\"1270\" height=\"1270\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A lime green manicure with black blobs.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yo_keshh \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>Or <\/em>stick with one color for a fun base and let the black go blobby instead. How cool are you?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 30<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Checkered Tips <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_30-0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/1o3SCgROFF0HQc2jEmIq492l1SY=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/Screenshot2026-03-05at10.34.04AM-4ecc48c173bd436bb73c73954ca10140.png\" width=\"996\" height=\"996\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A black and white checkered French tip manicure.\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@iramshelton \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For a simpler take on a checkerboard design, you can stick with the pattern as a French tip atop a milky base coat.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/black-nail-designs-11920186&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/thmb\/t3MblrmdFQGB9x6lf6RZNifQEFs=\/1500&#215;0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()\/blackmanisocial-11260c1bf2e7409b999064031341fcd0.jpg&#8221;] 30 Black Nail Designs For a Modern and Moody Almost-Spring Manicure Beating the blues. By Rebecca Norris Rebecca Norris Rebecca is a contributing writer for Byrdie where she specializes in all things nails. She has worked in beauty editorial for over a decade. 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