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Black nail polish has come a long way from itsgothic rootsand for good reason.
As the color wheel’s universal neutral, the shade is just about as versatile as it gets.
Just look at these 20 black nail designs.
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If you havesquare-shaped nails, highlight their angles with a few short onyx lines across the outer edge.
Latex Cutouts
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A high-shine top coat gives black polish a latex-esque finish.
This look is especially cool when paired with cut-out designs that reveal the naked nail underneath.
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Outline the abstract shapes with rhinestones to add a little glitz to the otherwise minimalist mani.
Together, they create a look that feels utterly out of this world.
We love how the thick, curvy lines pop against the naked nail.
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Graphite
Level up your solid black polish with a hint of sparkle.
A shimmery, gray-toned top coat looks almostmetallicwhen it catches the light.
Starry Sky
An alternating black-and-nude manicure creates the perfect canvas for somestarry sky art.
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We love how the glitter polish and therhinestone accentsmake the stars feel like they’re actually shimmering.
Graphic Lines
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A black and white pairing always popseven with super simple designs.
Take this manicure for example.
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The graphic, line-and-block nail art isminimalisticand chic at the same time.
Sparkly Black Stars
Brighten up a classic night sky mani by remixing the colors.
Try a sheer, sparkly polish underneath black stars for an unexpected statement.
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The inky hue takes center stage against the pop of silver.
It’s simple, chic, and about as “quiet luxury” as a black manicure can get.
Glam Rock Stars
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These glam-rock-meets-punk-rock stars strike the perfect balance of edge and sparkle.
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Black Zodiac Nails
Use this Taurus-inspired look to guide your nextastrological manicure.
The clean lines, silver polish, and mystical shapes give it a celestialyet simplevibe.
For the slightly sheered-out effect seen here, stick to a single coat of white and black polish.
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The silver glitter makes it look more like a dark gray than a true jet black.
Try it on your tips for a striking and sophisticatedFrench look.
Black Half Moons
Half-moon nail designsare versatile, making them easy to experiment with.
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Try mixing and matching the sizes and placements of the shape on each nail.
We love the way they look on top of a sheer, shimmering silver shade.
Black and Glitter
Hello, party nails.
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This sparkly black-and-silver combo would be perfect forNew Year’s Eveor any festive occasion.
The contrast between the jet black and velvet silver polish amplifies the drama.
Matte Black French
Accent a matte black mani with some shiny black tips.
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