Step aside milky pink, because this season, black nails have become the uniform of cool-girls everywhere. Understated and super versatile, the inky shade is a classic neutral that works for so many situations – and depending on how you wear it, it can read tailored, glam, grungy or edgy.
“Black manicures are definitely the ‘winter nude’ of this season,” confirms pro nail artist Julia Diogo (known as @paintedbyjools on Instagram). “They’re super chic, elegant and timeless. It’s also a shade that flatters all skin tones.”
It’s been a favourite among the street style set and celebrities for years, but a recent throwback picture posted by celebrity nail artist, Tom Bachik, confirmed Selena Gomez is a major fan of an all-black mani. It’s “a perfect vampy fall color [sic]” notes Tom.
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The beauty is in the shade’s versatility. It can be worn matte, glossy, with glitter or metallic accents. Also a great choice for minimalist nail art, black details work so well with a neutral or bright base, too.
From solid blocks of glossy black to a black micro French manicure, there are several ways to experiment with this trend. Julia’s advice? Play around with the finish. “Using a matte top coat gives the nails a slightly edgy feel – my favourite is Chanel’s Matte Boy de Chanel,” she says.
Keep scrolling for all the black nail inspiration you need ahead of your next nail appointment…
Glossy black nails
Instagram content
This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.