13 Black Nail Designs for the Perfect Edgy Manicure

These Black Nail Designs Are Giving Anti-Valentine's Day

Samantha Brash

Published on February 9, 2024 @ 07:20AM

Matte French

Matte black with glossy tips—in a trending square shape, no less—achieves just the right balance of edgy and elevated.

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Centered Sparkles

Another perfectly balanced manicure, this one features clean polish on the thumb and pinky fingers with pointed French flanking a single sparkly middle finger.

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Gothic Valentine

black nails with dots and hearts — @nails_and_beauty_by_daisy

If you're not into pinks and reds but still want to feel the love, this black and white version also does the trick.

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Clean Lines

Black nail art with lines — @polishedbymckenna

Did we mention that square-shaped nails are trending? The lines seen here are a modern take on the French manicure.

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Galactic Matte

starry black nail art — @nailsbymaki.nyc

For those astrologically inclined, try this matte look on almond nails—another no-fail shape you're likely seeing everywhere.

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Floral Matte

If your season of choice wavers between winter and spring, try this matte floral design in a neutral palette of black, white, and beige.

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Short & Sweet

Nothing beats a classic! These nails were shaped and shortened to just the right length for a clean, glossy polish.

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Moody Prints

Nothing makes black polish pop like negative space, especially when alternating between solid lacquer and abstract prints.

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Dainty Hearts

black nails with gold and white hearts — @nails_by__bridgett

Speaking of negative space, it's also the ideal canvas for sweet little hearts in black, white, and gold.

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Chain Link

We love it when goth and glam meet. The silver chain design here adds just the right amount of detail and elongates the extra-pointy nail shape.

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Snow Leopard

You've probably tried timeless leopard print, but have you tried snow leopard?

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Almond Matte

pointy matte black nails — @polishedbymckenna

Meet the Jordan almond's dark, mysterious cousin—so smooth and pretty, you'd almost want to take a bite.

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Pantyhose French

You know you see it, too. Tights are a wintertime staple, and this chic polka-dot French manicure channels the same energy.

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