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Once upon a time,black nailswere considered to be a grunge beauty choice.

Now, we’re shown just how beautiful and chic they can be.

This is yet another easy-to-DIY nail look.

black on black matte french tips

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Best of all, this jot down of nail art is pretty simple to DIY.

Finish withmatte topcoat, et voila!

Black Mix-n-Match Nails

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How fun are these black-and-whitemix-n-match nails?

minimal floral and french black nail designs

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With French tips,aura accents, and shimmering rhinestones, they’re trendy in more ways than one.

Use nail decalsEtsy sells a bunch.

This design would look good on short or long nailsjust finish with a glossy top coat.

matte leopard print nails on almond shaped nails

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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.

Dual-Finish Black French Tips

Dual-finish French manicuresare stunning, no matter what color you craft them with.

black mix and match stiletto nails

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Black Smiley Nails

These black nails remind us of a chalkboard.

The happysmiley faceswill become a bright spot in your day, trust us.

Black Glitter Swirl Nails

Swirl nailsalways remain a popular request.

Gold Lightning Bolt nails with black polish

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When opting for black swirls, consider glamming it up with glitter while you’re at it.

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.

Black and White Pastel Gradient Grid Nails

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Black Opal Hearts

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Black nail designs don’t always require black bases.

Sometimes, a sheer, shimmery base with black nail art is the way to go.

We love that these are dotted with shiny rhinestones, too.

black jelly nail polish with black graphics

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It’s ultra chic and anything but totally tubular.

Nail artist Brittney Boyce created them for Megan Fox.

Matte Black and White Scratches

Looking for a manicure that’s easy to DIY?

black nail polish with red and green cherry design

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This matte black and white scratch nail idea is worth giving a whirl.

Black Glitch Checkered

How trippy are these black and whitechecker nails?

Black and White Auras

Aura nails remain one of the most popular nail trends on social media.

black and blue aura nails

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Here, you’re free to see how black and white aura nails look.

you might recreate the look with a black base sponged with a white center.

Black Grids

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Grid nails don’t require a solid base.

Dual-Finish Black French Tips

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With a clear base, the black lines can almost look like fishnets.

If you add rhinestones, it only amps up the sex appeal.

Celebrity nail artist@iramsheltonshows off this glitzy design on one nail.

black and yellow smiley face nails

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Since the design is so intricate, it makes the perfect accent nail with glossy black polish.

You’ll need a steady hand and a fine-lining nail art brush to DIY the look.

you might also use thin nail tape as a guide for each stripe.

Black Glitter Swirl Nails

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The trick to achieving such a stellar finish is to use a high-shine top coat.

Colorblock

Black and white color-block nails make a simple statement that instantly draw your eye.

black and white zebra print French tips nails

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clear nails with pink and black hearts

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translucent black nails with black hearts

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clear nail polish with black stars

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mod black French tip nails

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black stiletto nails with astrology design

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abstract matte black coffin tips

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black glitch checkered nails on round tips

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Black and White Aura Nails

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Black Grid Nails with rhinestones

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black and silver checkerboard disco nails

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black and silver cateye magnet nail polish

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Black Jelly Nails with a crisscross design

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black and gold short nails

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Black Grunge Ombre Nails

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black and white colorblock nails

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