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25 Black Nail Art Ideas That Are (Almost) as Dark as Your Soul

By Kelsey Frey | October 4, 2022 | Leave a Comment
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Black nails go with everything, from your cat’s third birthday party to an all-nighter in Ibiza. They’ll even match with your pajamas the morning after that night out in Ibiza. We love a versatile manicure!

And of course, there are more options than just a plain, solid color. We found tons of creative black nail art ideas, from a simple matte look to rhinestone bling to a subtle 3D pop.

So grab your favorite dark polish or head to your favorite salon and try out some of these moody designs.
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The 25 Best Black Nail Design Ideas

1. Matte Black Nails With Rhinestone Bling

Your Sidekick is ringing — the early 2000s are calling! Best paired with low-rise jeans, a rhinestone-encrusted Ed Hardy tee, and kitten heels, this blinged out look is everything that younger you dreamed of. And those Gen Zers who want to bring low-rise jeans back.

Black Nails - Matte Black Nails With Rhinestone Bling
Photo Credit: @natmaloneynailartist

 

2. Matte Black Acrylic Nails With Shiny Designs

These nails marry matte with shine for the perfect union. You may kiss the…nail?

Black Nails - Matte Black Acrylic Nails With Shiny Designs
Photo Credit: @nails_by_lysa

 

3. Black and White Flower Nails

Flower power, but make it goth.

Black Nails - Black and White Flower Nails
Photo Credit: @u/No-Cartoonist8495

 

4. Matte Black Nails With Shiny Black Tips

These matte black nails with a subtle shiny tip mean business. And by “business,” we mean your next seance.

Black Nails - Matte Black Nails With Shiny Black Tips
Photo Credit: @cactusbloombeautyco

 

5. Negative Spacing Faces Nail Designs

Picasso, is that you? We like it!

Black Nails - Negative Spacing Faces Nail Designs
Photo Credit: @clairescutiecles

 

6. Black Base With Rainbow Polka Dots Nail Wraps

Next time you have the urge to stick saran wrap on your nails, just try these nail wraps instead! Oh, you don’t usually have that urge? Right…neither do we…

Black Nails - Black Base With Rainbow Polka Dots Nail Wraps
Photo Credit: @nailwrapworld

 

7. Matte Black Ombre Cheetah Print Nails

It may not be the most colorful design, but you know Lisa Frank would approve of these cheetah print nails.

Black Nails - Matte Black Ombre Cheetah Print Nails
Photo Credit: @jenilea

 

8. Black Marble With Gold Foil Accents

It’s time to remove those mermaid nails from Hot Girl Summer, because Goth Girl Fall is here! But you don’t have to stop there. This trendy foil look also works for Woe-is-Me Winter, Sad Girl Spring, or Superstitious Summer.

Black Nails - Black Marble With Gold Foil Accents
Photo Credit: @nailartistrybykylie

 

9. Cute Cow Nail Accent

Moooove over leopard print! Cow print is our new favorite nail pattern. The sheeps are a little offended, though.

Black Nails - Cute Cow Nail Accent
Photo Credit: @ellielouisenails

 

10. Black Floral Nail Art

Florals? On your nails? Groundbreaking. But we think that these black flower nails really are different. Take that, Miranda.

Black Nails - Black Floral Nail Art
Photo Credit: @silkbeauty.uk

 

11. Black Nails With Silver Foil Tips

Darn, foiled again! Well, just the tip anyway. Of your nails, for goodness sake. Get your mind out of the gutter!

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Photo Credit: @victorianatdha

 

12. Black Stiletto Nails With Glitter

We may not be able to walk two steps in stiletto shoes, but at least we can wear these glittery black stiletto nails. And yes, you can tell everyone they’re designer.

Black Nails - Black Stiletto Nails With Glitter
Photo Credit: @houseofnailsbyelsy

 

13. Black Nails With a Pink Pompom

Why go to therapy when you can just stick a pompom on your nails? Ok, ok, therapy is actually really useful. But now you can use the pompom as a tissue when you cry!

black nails - pom pom
Photo Credit: @cute.clawz

 

14. Black Tips With Negative Space

The beauty of black nails is that they make a negative space design so impactful. Who cares if you’re doing it because you were about to run out of polish?

Black Nails - Black Tips With Negative Space
Photo Credit: @nails.by.parva

 

15. Black Fire Accent Nail Design

Remember how to stop, drop, and roll? You better hurry, because these nails are (on) fire!

Black Nails - Black Fire Accent Nail Design
Photo Credit: @loulas_nailsxx

 

16. Black Striped Accent Nail Art

This manicure nailed it. And so did that pun.

Black Nails - Black Striped Accent Nail Art
Photo Credit: @nailsby_krista

 

17. Gold Stars and Moons With a Black Base

The perfect nails for spell casting. Wingardium Leviosa! Or was it Wingardian Levioso? Maybe we’ll just stick to watching other people do the spells. Our nails are still drying, anyway.

Black Nails - Gold Stars and Moons With a Black Base
Photo Credit: @lacqueredbybec

 

18. Bloody Black Acrylic Nails

You can have a killer black nail design without any other colors, but a pop of red really makes a statement. A killer statement. Are we going overkill with this analogy?

Black Nails - Bloody Black Acrylic Nails
Photo Credit: @lotusdreamnails

 

19. Black and Gold Foil Nails

Yeah, uh-huh, you know what it is. Black and gold, black and gold, black and gold. Those are the lyrics…right?

Black Nails - Black and Gold Foil Nails
Photo Credit: @u/nailsbybetty

 

20. Gothic Iridescent Butterfly Nails

We’re only slightly obsessed with these black butterfly wing nails that look like stained glass. So is our pet caterpillar. Hey wait…where’d he go!?

Black Nails - Gothic Iridescent Butterfly Nails
Photo Credit: @u/burntorangepeels

 

21. Black Butterfly Nail Design

For a slightly different butterfly look, try this two finger design with gems. You may not be able to fly away on these wings, but you can make them flutter! Just like your heart when you see a fresh pizza coming towards you. Ahhh, true love.

Black Nails - Black Butterfly Nail Design
Photo Credit: @u/laurizzle22

 

22. Cow Print Accent Nail

No cows were harmed in the painting of these nails. But they did want to say that their lower left spot is just slightly bigger than how you painted it.

Black Nails - Cow Print Accent Nail
Photo Credit: @u/jess523

 

23. Black Nature Nails

Why bother camping when you can just stare at these nails instead? We just went outside and checked…it’s definitely the same thing.

Black Nails - Black Nature Nails
Photo Credit: @u/New_Custard_4224

 

24. Nails With Black Hearts

LBH = the new LBD. That’s “little black hearts” for anyone who can’t interpret our made up acronyms.

Black Nails - Nails With Black Hearts
Photo Credit: @u/dixieJ

 

25. Black and Gold Glitter Ombre Nails

In this case, all that glitters really is gold. Just don’t try to pay for lunch with these.

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Kelsey Frey
Kelsey Frey
Kelsey Frey is a writer at Let's Eat Cake. She currently covers nail trends and nail art, but has also written about travel, food, and drinks. She has a travel blog, Sights Better Seen, and has written for publications like Campspot and International Living.

When she's not busy writing, Kelsey spends her time outdoors as much as possible, whether that's hiking, camping, or jumping into the nearest body of water. Follow her on Instagram @sightsbetterseen.
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