Black manicure has already become a classic. Once upon a time, it was worn only by representatives of the gothic subculture and fans of rock music and metal bands. Now everything has changed and has already grown out of these stereotypes. It has appeared on the catwalks and on the nails of many celebrities.
Black color is still considered magical and mysterious. It is preferred by strong people who tend to protect their inner world and distance themselves from people. Black color is the most elegant.
Black nails will go with absolutely any outfit. The main difficulty is applying black nail polish. It must be applied carefully. All irregularities and smudges will be very noticeable. Therefore, we advise you to apply Vaseline or cuticle protectant first to avoid staining the skin around your nails.
The next step is the base coat. With it, the manicure will lie smoothly.
A top coat will help your nails stay perfect longer. This is especially important for black manicure, since any scratch or flaking will be immediately noticeable.
A plain black manicure is always trendy. But today there are many different options for how to decorate and make black nails original. Black nail polish is very often used for painting and stamping on nails. This is perhaps the most popular varnish for these purposes. We have selected for you many ideas for all occasions, among them you will definitely find a black nail design to your liking.

Leopard

A black manicure with leopard patterns on nails is very easy to create. First you need to cover your nails with your base nail color and wait until it dries completely.

Let's look at the manicure in the photo:

If you want to end up with a black and red leopard manicure like in the photo on the left, we will need a gold or metallic polish. Now we have to draw spots, 5-6 pieces per one nail plate. This can be done with a brush, needle or toothpick. The spots do not have to be even, because after they dry, we will outline them with black varnish on both sides, and they will take on the shape of a leopard print.
The option in the photo on the right is simpler; you just need to draw small dots and squiggles on your nails. To make it easy, take a look at our photo during the process.

The spotted manicure is present here on only two nails, the rest are decorated with studs. The technique here will be absolutely the same, only French manicure will be added to it. It should be done after the spots have been painted.
In this photo we see a black and white leopard manicure. Basically, the principle of creating such a design has already been described by us earlier. The only difference is that instead of a red base coat, white is used.

Next we will look at leopard print nails with gold. This color combination makes this type of design truly chic. This print is also painted with black varnish using a brush or toothpick on top of already dried gold varnish. Focus on our photo and draw beautiful squiggles!

This image shows a bright and quite complex design that combines a triangular French manicure and black matte polish. However, it is quite possible to do it on your nails. To do this, we must paint our nails with the main varnish, in the photo it is a light beige varnish. Next you need to draw small spots Brown. Don't worry if they turn out uneven because next step This is lining brown spots with black varnish. In the space between the spots you can draw small dots and stripes. All that remains is to make a bright French accent using red nail polish. To do this, you can cut out a triangular stencil from tape and cover the dried nail plate with the design with it, painting the tip of the nail red.
An interesting solution is a matte black manicure with glossy leopard spots. This design is made entirely in black, yet it is very original. The process of creating it is very similar to that described earlier, so we will not describe it in detail.

Gradient

This type of manicure with a smooth color transition is also called ombre. To create it we need a sponge. The fact is that this technique involves applying varnish directly to it. It should be noted right away that the sponge must be dense in order for the color to be stretched efficiently. A makeup sponge is ideal for this; if you don’t have one on hand, you can use a dishwashing sponge.

To create a black and red ombre on your nails, you need to apply black and red polishes on a small sponge in stripes overlapping each other. Before you begin, you need to protect the cuticle from staining. Either can help with this fat cream, either tape or special liquid tape. Of course, you can use a regular nail polish remover after doing a manicure; for this it is better to use cotton swabs so as not to spoil the already created beauty. So, take a sponge with shades of varnish applied to it and press it to the nail. We see that we have a beautiful black-red transition. All that remains is to remove excess varnish from the cuticle.
The photo on the right shows a matte ombre. You don't have to have a set of matte polishes to make it. It is enough to have a special matte top coat on hand.

Also an interesting solution is a black and pink ombre manicure. The combination of these colors looks very bright and unusual. As for the process of its creation, it is described in detail earlier.

You may want to consider creating a black and white gradient on your nails. In the first case, black and white varnishes will merge into grey colour and you will get an interesting color transition.
In the second case, we see a blurry black manicure with white polish. It is created a little differently than previous designs. We will tell you how to make it. First you need to cover your nails with black polish in 2 layers. It is also advisable to use a top coat. Next, use a thin brush to apply white varnish in small strokes. Literally 2-3 strokes will be enough. Now you need to moisten the brush in nail polish remover and carefully smear the white polish over the nail plate. The result will be a blurry effect.

This unusual black manicure with gold polish is as easy to do as all the previous ones. First, a black tint is applied and the nails are dried. The technique of applying gold varnish is interesting here. It is almost completely removed from the brush by the neck of the varnish jar, that is, there should be very little varnish on the brush. Take the gold polish, remove it from the brush, and run the brush over the nail. We repeat this procedure until we are satisfied with the result.

Stamping

Stamping is an absolutely revolutionary method of creating nail designs. It is with its help that you can get a perfectly even pattern. It will require a whole set of devices, such as: a plate, a scraper, a stamp and a special varnish. The varnish is applied to the plate, the excess is removed with a scraper, the stamp is rolled over the plate, and the design remains on it. Next, the stamp needs to be placed against the nail. Accordingly, the design will be transferred from the stamp to the nails.

This black manicure with roses was made using stamping. Still, this is the easiest way to make a complex drawing. To do this, you don’t need to learn to draw or go to a nail salon.

Photo 1. Using stamping you can create a beautiful black white manicure with pink polish, lace pattern and letters. The palette of ideas for this type of design is truly wide.
Photo 2. A bright pink manicure with black stamping will also look very unusual. A bright pink polish will create a strong contrast with black.
Photo 3. It’s impossible to believe that a black manicure can look so gentle and fresh. All thanks to the iridescent polishes, pink and green. And of course, a design in the style of a mermaid tail and metal decorations create a unique, delicate accent on the nails.
Photo 4. A pink and black manicure with a geometric pattern will also help with stamping. We have already said that black and bright varnish complement each other very well in manicure. What do you think?

Photo 1. Stamping with black varnish on beige nails is ideal for those girls who love naturalness in their manicure. You can design at least one nail, at least two, at least three. The choice is always yours.
Photo 2. Black stamping with a complex pattern should be done when you want a chic manicure. Patterns of this type are almost impossible to draw by hand. Only very high level craftsmen can create such a complex design.
Photo 3. Black nails will look very expensive with gold stamping. This is one of the most luxurious color combinations.
Photo 4. This photo shows a kind of manicure with a secret. The fact is that the pattern on the nails is barely visible due to the fact that a dark gray shade was chosen for stamping. It looks quite unusual. This is the perfect manicure for those who prefer dark colors.

Rhinestones

You can decorate your nails not only with drawings and patterns, but also with rhinestones. It is done very simply. Rhinestones are glued onto prepared and already painted nails with special glue. If there is no glue, you can use clear nail polish, or a shade of nail polish used as the base color. In this case it is black.

1. A black matte manicure with rhinestones and a pattern will please a bright girl. The beauty of this design is that the rhinestones on the nails are also black. However, they stand out and catch the eye due to the matte surface of the nail.
2. Sharp nails with black rhinestones will attract attention with their unusualness. Many people believe that black nails should only be short. We don't agree with this. If you want, then you can! Of course, such a manicure will require some courage, because everyone will be looking at your nails.
3. Black and blue manicure with stripes and rhinestones is the ideal solution if you want to dilute the black color with a bright shade. Rhinestones will just add some spice to this design.
4. Beige nails with black designs and rhinestones look interesting, despite the pallor of the base polish. Black bows and stones stand out due to their volume, so you will not be deprived of attention.

Stripes

A new interesting trend is stripes on nails. Drawing them is also very simple. To do this you will need either a brush or a special tape or tape. Let's look at its creation in more detail:

1. Here we see a black manicure with white stripes, complemented by a soft pink moon manicure. There are three striped nails themselves, thumb decorated with longitudinal lines, and the other two with diagonal lines. To do this type of manicure, you first need to paint your nails with black polish, then wait for it to dry completely. Next, take a tape or tape cut into thin lines and stick them on your nails so that you get even stripes. Now you just need to cover everything on top with white polish and remove the tape from your nails. Black stripes will appear in these places.
2. The technique for performing this type of manicure is exactly the same as the previous design. The only difference is that neon polish in the shape of a triangle is applied to the finished manicure. This design element is made using a stencil. You can make it from tape. Take a square piece of tape and cut a triangle out of it on the side. Apply tape to the nail and paint it with neon polish. Remove the tape and get a bright accent.

Black nails with neon stripes are also very easy to do. First, the nails are painted with neon polish. The varnish is drying. Then the tape is applied to the nails; in the photo you can see that two pieces of tape were used on each nail, which were placed on top of each other. Next you need to apply black varnish over the stripes. All that remains is to remove the tapes and wait for the varnish to dry. You can cover your nails with different shades, then you will end up with stripes of different colors.

The next idea that needs to be implemented is a black manicure with white stripes and gold. There is nothing difficult about making it. Specifically in the photo on the left, the stripes are made using drawing. A wide strip of white polish is applied to the black nails in the middle, and then two gold stripes are drawn along the edges of these stripes. This design may not work out the first time, it requires patience and accuracy.
In the photo on the right, a stencil of triangles is glued onto the finished striped manicure and covered with gold varnish.

In the photo we see a black manicure with gold stripes. In this case, we also paint the nails with gold varnish, wait for it to dry, stick on the stripes and paint the top with black varnish. After this, we remove the stripes and see the golden lines on the nails.
Black nails with gold designs are a little more difficult to achieve. In the case of stripes, they are also made using tape; the ornament and zigzags are painted with a brush using gold varnish over black.

Black and yellow nails with stripes are done in almost the same way as the previous types of design. It’s just that here the tape is glued not across, but along the nail plate.
This type of design is more difficult to make, since it is three-color. First, paint your nails with yellow polish and wait for it to dry. Then paint half of the nail with white polish. Now we draw the stripes with a brush, a special felt-tip pen or using tape.

French

1. To create this glossy black French manicure with metallic polish, we will need a stencil. It can be made from tape or duct tape, depending on what shape you want. On this photo a rounded French jacket is presented. In this case, the ideal option would be to cut a circle or semicircle out of tape and stick it on your nails so that you can paint the tip of the nail with metallic polish without touching the rest of the nail.
2. The same photo shows a matte black square French jacket on short nails. It's even easier to make this one. We need to cover most of the nail with adhesive tape, leaving the tip, which we will cover with black glossy varnish, getting a contrast of shine and matte finish.
3. Black and red French manicure is done in the same way as in point 2, using a special stencil or adhesive tape. In this case, we recommend that you paint the tip of the nail several times, since it will be applied to a black base.
4. This design is absolutely similar to that described in point 1 and is created in exactly the same way, only here a matte varnish is used instead of a glossy one.

This type of design is also called French heart (photos 1 and 3). It is done very simply. You just need to apply black polish to the prepared beige nails with two strokes on both sides.
We have already written about how to make such a rounded jacket; it can also be done using a stencil.
And for a black triangular jacket you will need a stencil triangular shape. It can be easily cut from plaster or tape.

Matte

Matte black manicure can be completely different. You can create a matte texture with glitter (photo 1), diversify a plain manicure with a pattern (photo 2), refresh it with metal strips (photo 3) or simply make a matte-glossy jacket.

If you want a really unique texture on your nails, you might want to look at leather nails. This type of manicure is done using a special leather nail polish. It will be ideally complemented by metal accessories (photo 1) and ornaments (photo 2).

Polka dots

Making a black and white polka dot manicure, as in photos 1 and 2, is quite simple.
To do this you will need a dots, which is a metal stick with a rounded end. If you don't have one, you can replace it with a bobby pin. You just need to straighten it into one line to make it comfortable for you. This rounded tip needs to be dipped in varnish, in this case black, and applied with small or large dots. You can also complement the design by decorating your nails with a heart or making the polka dots flow together.

Photo 1. This photo shows a black manicure with gold dots. To do it, first paint your nails black. Then we will draw polka dots, first large peas in the center, then small ones along the edges.
Photo 2. Short black nails with gold and white polka dots look very cute. Here the points are plotted diagonally. We advise you to use a small tool to apply small polka dots to your nails, as in this case.
Photos 3 and 4. Also very interesting option manicure is a gold manicure with black dots. In photo 3, in addition to polka dots, the nails are also decorated with gold sparkles and stripes. Agree that black and gold is a chic combination for a manicure.

Lunar

Black moon manicure is very simple to do. To do this, you will need either a special stencil in the form of a circle, rounded strips of adhesive tape or tape. First, the shade you want to use for the hole is applied to your nails. After the varnish has dried, you need to cover the hole with a rounded stencil and apply the main color of the manicure.

In photo 1 we see White color holes, photo 2 is metallic, photos 3 and 4 are manicures with transparent holes.

Black and white lunar manicure is done in the same way. You can make the nail hole either black or white, depending on your preference and mood.

Here we see a lunar black manicure with gold. In the first case, instead of varnish, gold sparkles are used to design the holes, and an unpainted space is left between the hole and the main color of the nail. The nails are also decorated with a beautiful metal accessory. In the second case, a shiny metallic varnish and matte black are used, which creates a very bright contrast.

Also an interesting solution would be a black manicure with triangular holes. Instead of a rounded stencil, it uses a triangular stencil. The hole is covered with a stencil, and the nails are painted black. Then the stencil is removed, and we get triangular holes on the nails. It should be noted that in photo 3 the design is made in the style of a triangular hole, but it was made by applying yellow dots to black nails.

Instead of a transparent hole, you can make black triangular holes on natural nails. This would look perfect on short nails. To create it, cut a triangle out of a square piece of adhesive tape. Then stick it on your nails and apply black polish to the triangle. By removing the stencil you will get cute black triangle shaped holes.

This type of design is called reverse moon manicure. It is done very simply. First, the nails are painted in the shade that you want to use as an edging. In photo 1 the edging is white, in photo 2 it is black. Then the nails are painted evenly with a varnish of a contrasting color, not forgetting about the indentation. This is the easiest way to do it. You can, of course, paint it with a brush, but it will be much more difficult. You can also use a stencil for a moon manicure, using it in reverse.

A reverse lunar black manicure with gold looks very beautiful. It is done in the same way as we described in point 6. Only in the case of the second photo, not varnish, but foil is used for the main shining gold coating. This looks amazing!

Sequins

Another interesting solution is a black manicure with gold sparkles. You can create a moonlit manicure using glitter, decorate your nails with large sparkles as seen in photo 1. Photo 2 involves creating an ombre manicure using glitter. Photo 3 shows alternating black and gold colors on the nails, contrasting with glitter particles. And finally, in photo 4 we see a manicure made using the “broken glass” technique. Although it looks unusual, it is still very simple to make. For this we only need cut pieces of foil. You can use both manicure foil and chocolate foil. First we paint our nails with black polish. Immediately place pieces of foil in random order on the not yet dry varnish. All we have to do is coat our nails generously with clear polish to seal our design.

Drawings

A black and red checkered manicure will look great on short nails. As for its creation, depending on what cells will be on your nails, that’s how much you need different shades varnish For example, in the photo on the left, the manicure uses red and dark red varnishes, black and gold. All that remains is to draw the stripes along and across. In the photo on the right we see black and red checkered nails. To make this manicure, we first paint our nails with red glitter polish, and then use a thin brush to draw lines, first along and then across. Here we also see the effect of merging black and red colors. We talked about the ombre technique and how to make it above.

Photo on the left. Look at this red, black and white manicure. Three nails are painted red, one in gold, and on the rest we will do black and white drawing. It turns out very beautiful and bright combination.
Photo on the right. Here we see that each nail can be decorated in its own way, with flowers, sparkles, lace, black and white patterns. As a result, the manicure looks impressive.

Photo 1. This interesting black design can be created on pale pink nails. It must be said that drawing this kind of small patterns is practically jewelry work. Therefore, we recommend that you use a needle or toothpick.
Photo 2. Here's another idea of ​​what kind of manicure you can do with black polish. This is a black, white and pink splatter manicure. The base in this case is white varnish, onto which they are applied. There are several ways to make splatters. The first is a toothbrush. A little varnish is applied to toothbrush, and then run your finger sharply along the bristles so that the varnish splatters. The second method is a juice straw. We smear it with varnish from one edge, and from the other edge we blow varnish onto the nails. The result is splashes. But keep in mind that you need to protect the skin around the nail from staining. To do this, for example, you can wrap your fingers with tape.
Photo 3. An equally interesting option is a black and pink manicure with stars. Now we will tell you how to make it. To do this, we paint all our nails with a thick layer of pink polish with glitter. To create the stars we will need a stencil. You can cut out small stars from sticky tape or tape. Now we stick them on the nails, paint them black, carefully remove the stencils from the nails and that’s it, the manicure is ready!

In these photos you see white nails with a black design. The easiest way to make such drawings is with a special felt-tip pen. In the first case, these are diamond-shaped images, in the second case, French and moonlight manicures are painted on the nails.

Black manicure with white polish can be done in different ways. These are complex patterns (photo 1), and a checkered manicure with transparent holes (photo 2), and black splashes on white nails (photo 3), and newspaper manicure V black and white colors(photo 4).

Color combinations

There are many ways to decorate a black manicure. This is where varnishes of other colors come into play, with which you can create different designs. Let's look at the most interesting combinations of black varnish with other shades.

With turquoise

This turquoise and black manicure is very easy to do. It is also called water marble manicure. To create it, we need a small bath or saucer with water. You need to paint your nails a turquoise shade and wait for it to dry. Then you need to drop a little black varnish into a bath of water, literally 2-3 drops. To get a marble effect on your nails, you need to spray either hairspray or deodorant spray into the water. You will see that the black varnish forms a marble pattern on the water. Now you need to dip your fingers into the bath, touching the surface of the water with your nails. The drawing will be transferred to the nails. If desired, you can add not only black, but also gold varnish to the water. This will make the pattern even more beautiful.

Black and red manicure is very popular for its juicy combination. In photo 1, black leather nails go perfectly with bright red nails covered in black glitter. In photo 2, a black leather manicure harmoniously combines with leopard print and a red triangular jacket. The red shade of the polish should be as bright as possible, then everyone will pay attention to your manicure! In photo 3, black and red nails are decorated with stamping and gold sparkles, this combination looks very chic. In photo 4, black polka dot nails are complemented with a red French manicure; this combination of black and red polish looks very bright and unusual.

Also an interesting combination is black and green manicure. In the first case, this is an ombre manicure with black and bright green polish. We talked about how it is done in the section dedicated to gradient manicure. In the second case, the nails are painted with black and green varnish, alternating. After this, you can make a moon manicure with triangles using silver varnish. The third photo also shows a gradient manicure, only it is done a little differently. A drop of green polish is applied to black nails. Next, you need to dip the brush in nail polish remover, and with this brush you need to distribute this drop over the nail plate. This way you will get such characteristic stains on the nails. In the last photo, the black and green nails are decorated with metal studs. An even separation of colors can be done using a strip of tape or a stencil.

Another great combination is a black and pink manicure. It can be completely different. These are black, white and pink nails with a pattern (photo 1), and black stamping on pink nails in the shape of a rose (photo 2), and a triangular French manicure in pink and black (photo 3), and pink nails with black sparkles ( photo 4). There is always room for creativity!

Blue-black manicure looks, although dark, but beautiful. Craquelure (photo 1) is made using a special varnish that dries quickly and forms cracks. In this case, a gradient manicure is done not across the nail, but along or diagonally. We talked about how to work with this technique earlier.

A very fresh solution is a mint-black manicure. You can paint mint and black designs on beige nails (photo 1) or triangles on mint nails(photo 2), make black and mint nails with black glitter (photo 3) or decorate black and white striped nails with mint polish (photo 4).

Another original solution This is a black and white checkerboard manicure. You can make them either by drawing or stamping. You can draw a checkerboard on all nails or on individual ones. The remaining nails can be decorated, for example, with stripes (photo 1) or designs (photo 2).

Photo 1. If you want something very unusual, take a look at the black manicure with smiley faces! To make it, you first need to draw large circles on your black nails, and then draw smiling faces on them. These nails with smiley faces look very modern.
Photo 2. In the next photo we see yellow nails with short black strokes. They are simply drawn on with a small brush or toothpick.
Photo 3. Here we see an unusual matte black and yellow nail design with splashes of interesting texture. If it’s clear how to make them with splashes, then we’ll now tell you about texture manicure. You need to apply black varnish in 2-3 layers and, without waiting for it to dry completely, press the varnish with a dotting agent or invisible gun. You can even do this with a match or any other thin object with a rounded end.
Photo 4. Only at first glance it seems that such a design is difficult to make. Not at all. Black polish is used here, gray nails are covered with black glitter, and the yellow texture effect is created by a special polish. Nothing complicated.

Photo 1. These black nails with a yellow accent are created by painting with a thin brush or needle.
Photo 2. In this photo, each nail looks different. It uses polka dots, neon yellow, sparkles, and black and white patterns.
Photo 3. Here we see edgy neon yellow nails combined with black and white zigzags. Specifically in this case, this ornament was made using stamping, since it is this that can provide a perfectly even pattern.
Photo 4. This manicure in black and yellow tones is just as easy to do. First, the nails are covered with yellow varnish and dried. Then you need to make a stencil from adhesive tape and cut a triangle out of it. Now we apply the stencil on the nails, with the base of the triangle towards the tips of the nails and paint it black. All you have to do is apply a little silver glitter and the design is ready!

Photo 1. A delicate yellow manicure with black spots will look unusual. You need to paint them carefully with a thin brush. First we apply a drop of varnish, then we give it the shape of a spot.
Photo 2. A bright neon yellow manicure with black skulls looks very unusual. The skulls are not drawn, stickers are used here. They are surrounded by triangular colored sequins glued around.
Photo 3. Extremely original version design is a black and yellow manicure with complex patterns and rhinestones. Of course, it will be quite difficult to draw it, but it will be worth it. We advise you to use felt-tip pens for drawing on your nails; they feel much more secure in your hand. This is important for such complex drawings.
Photo 4. This black and yellow manicure with green can also be created using a special felt-tip pen for drawing on nails. First we paint the nails in the main color, in this case it is white. Then we draw wavy twisted stripes with different colors, gradually painting over the base. To get an approximate idea of ​​what should happen, take a look at our photo.

Black and gray manicure with zigzags will suit you if you like more dark shades on the nails. It is made using a stencil, which can also be cut out of adhesive tape or tape. In the first case, this is an uneven French design; here you will need the same stencil for all nails. In the second case, you will need to make three triangular stencils for each nail.

transparent space

Another fashionable novelty is a black transparent manicure. Its essence is that some part of the nail is not painted over with varnish, but is left natural color. In the first case, we see a black French manicure on transparent nails, decorated with splashes. In the second case, it is a striped manicure. It is also done using a stencil or tape, but only one shade is used, in this case it is black. Black stripes are adjacent to natural nails.

Another type of transparent manicure is slightly darkened nails. In the photo we see a similar polka dot nail design. To create this effect, you need to mix black and clear varnish. Then all that remains is to paint your nails with the resulting mixed varnish and draw dots or any other design as desired.

Black manicure Louboutin

An interesting solution is to get a Louboutin manicure. The essence of it is to paint the back of the tips of the nails with red varnish. The result is an interesting design that draws an analogy with the famous shoes.

Geometry

Geometric manicure is now at the peak of its popularity. It comes in different colors, shapes and types. Now we will look at what types of such manicure can be done with black varnish.

Photo 1. Thin black stripes on white nails can be drawn with a very thin brush or felt-tip pen for nail design.
Photo 2. Wider stripes can be painted with a regular varnish brush, the main thing is that it is not too large.
Photo 3. These black and white nails with gaps are made using stencils different shapes. You can easily make them at home from adhesive tape.
Photo 4. Such complex patterns are created using stamping.

Photo on the left. This black manicure with negative space can be created using drawing. Of course, in this case, drawing skills must be at par high level.
Photo on the right. A black and pink manicure is much easier to do. When creating it, you need to use stencils of different shapes.

Photo 1. Black nails with gold triangles are made using stamping.
Photo 2. Gold nails with black holes and stripes are created using a stencil for a moon manicure and a thin brush to create stripes.
Photo 3. Here we see a black and gold manicure with a complex pattern. Now we will tell you how to make it. Nails are painted gold. Then, using a triangular stencil, we draw white corners on the nails. Next you can draw small black stripes or patterns. Finally, you can decorate your manicure with studs.
Photo 4. This black and white manicure with gold is easy to do, but it will take a lot of time to draw the geometric pattern. First, the nails are painted white, then we draw triangles with a felt-tip pen for the design. Some triangles are painted over with gold varnish.

These clear nails with black, white and silver color are done using nail art tape. With its help you can create corners, stripes, triangles, all those geometric patterns that we see in the photo.
This black and white manicure was made using a nail marker and a stencil in the shape of a diamond. We leave some nails transparent, glue a stencil on some and paint them white. Then we draw the details in black.
Here we see a black manicure with white polish, which is quite easy to do at home. White nails are decorated with black dots using a bobby pin or a needle, black nails are decorated with white geometric patterns using white polish and a thin brush.

Secrets of black manicure

• A manicure with black varnish is not for everyone. Black (like other bright, rich shades) can highlight imperfections on your nails. For example, if you have short square nails, black varnish will only emphasize the imperfect shape, but this can be corrected if, when applying varnish, you step back 1 mm from the nail folds on each side. This method of applying varnish will visually correct the shape of your nails.
• Also, when performing a black manicure, it is worth remembering that this rich color will highlight all the irregularities, so the cuticle and shape of the nails must be carefully processed and have an ideal shape.
• When applying black varnish, you should be extremely careful, as any error will be very noticeable.
• You should avoid black manicure if you have pale skin.

Despite the fact that many people consider black manicure to be quite radical, it can perfectly complement your look. This can be achieved if you combine black with other shades of varnish. After all, black looks harmonious with absolutely all colors.

Black manicure photo ideas

Black manicure with red

The combination of black and red looks quite brutal and defiant. This version of nail art is most often preferred by passionate and self-confident women.

This nail design is not suitable for an office manicure, but it will look good on nails when attending an evening event. Naturally, a black and red manicure is appropriate in combination with a certain outfit. It is unlikely to match a pink dress or a white suit.

Black manicure with gold

One of the most beautiful combinations in manicure is the combination of black and gold. In order to make a manicure in this style, you can use black varnish as a base, and use glitter varnish, decorative sand, bouillons, rhinestones, etc. as gold elements.

You can also make various designs using gold varnish or acrylic paints on a black background.

Black and white manicure

Everyone knows that black and white combination is a classic. This manicure looks quite strict on the nails and with the right design it can be worn even on official events. Drawings in black and white manicure can be varied.

Graphic drawings and floral arrangements made in black and white colors look quite impressive.

Matte black manicure

IN Lately Matte manicure has become quite popular. This type of manicure can be done in any color, but it looks best in black. Matte nail design can be done in the form different designs, as well as in the form of a French manicure and moon manicure.

In order to decorate your nails with a matte manicure, you can use matte varnish or regular varnish and special remedy, which makes any varnish matte. This product can be difficult to find in stores; I ordered it online, here is the link.

Black manicure with decor

Black manicure, like any other type of nail design, can be performed using various decor.

For example, nail art with adhesive tapes looks very beautiful. At the same time, adhesive tapes can be used as independent decoration and to create even graphic designs.

The principle of making such drawings is simple. If you want to create a graphic design, just apply it to your nails desired color varnish and let it dry well. Then stick the strips on (to form a pattern). Cover your nails with another color of polish, wait until it dries and remove the stripes using tweezers.

Such adhesive tapes are sold ready-made, but they can be replaced with tape or adhesive tape.

Another wonderful addition to black manicure are rhinestones, bouillons, and beads. With the help of such decorative elements you can complement any nail design.

Beads and stones of light colors will perfectly dilute the density of black and add a festive touch to your manicure. But when decorating your nails in this way, you need to be restrained and not overdo it. Since too many bright elements on the nails will look pretentious and tasteless.

Black French

French manicure, made in black tones, looks quite stylish. Black French can be done in various options and combine with other nail design techniques.

Lunar and inverted lunar manicures performed on one or several nails are quite a good option for decorating nails. In this version of nail art, the most harmonious combinations are black with beige or white polish.

In general, black manicure has a lot of variations that can be matched to any suit. When choosing a style and color combinations, you need to take into account the appropriateness of such a nail design in any place.

For example, if you want to use a black manicure as part of a business look, then you should abandon bright flashy combinations, it is better to give preference to more modest types of this manicure, or simply decorate only one nail on each hand with black color.

Black nail polish has become fashionable. This manicure looks incredibly stylish, fits perfectly with any style of clothing and allows girls to show their own individuality.

Taking care of the condition of your hands is the sacred duty of every self-respecting girl. To do this, it is necessary not only to regularly clean your nails, but also to monitor their design. Recently, manicures with black varnish have been in fashion - this coating looks incredibly impressive and stylish.

An excursion into history: how black varnish won women's hearts

For many people, a manicure with black varnish causes a direct association with freethinking and belonging to various subcultures. In fact, the history of this coating goes back to the sixties of the twentieth century.

In those days, young English fashionistas used it to express their own individuality. Later, the popularization of varnish was associated with the era of the dawn of glam rock and the ideals of this direction. Black nails indicated shocking and extraordinary personality.

Black polish finally won the favor of women after the 1999 Gucci fashion show. Famous actresses and singers such as Lindsay Lohan, Lionela Ricci and Paris Hilton began to use this shocking varnish in their manicure. Gradually, all types of black coatings began to appear on the shelves of cosmetics supermarkets, which gave all women the opportunity to join fashion.

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Fashion trends

In summer, women prefer to do manicures in light colors: draw butterflies, luminescent bright patterns and flowers. That is why the peak popularity of black varnish (as well as other dark coatings) usually occurs in autumn and winter.

Types of varnishes

In specialized cosmetics and perfumery stores you will find quite a lot a wide range of black varnishes:

• Enamels are opaque coatings that are free of mother-of-pearl, glitter and other inclusions.
• Pearlescent - these varnishes contain tiny particles that create the effect of “shimmering” colors. It is worth knowing that such a varnish can focus attention on any unevenness of the nail plate, and therefore during a manicure it is necessary to apply a base.
• Matte - such varnishes do not shine, as if absorbing the incident light. Even though they dry quickly, the coating does not stay on the nails for long.
• Glitter polishes - contain shiny particles various sizes. By covering your nails with this substance you can get a shimmering effect that looks quite stylish and unusual.
• Mirror varnish - appeared relatively recently. On nails this substance resembles liquid metal.
• Holographic varnish is notable for its ability to shimmer brightly in any light.

When performing a manicure with black polish on short nails, you can combine these types of coatings. You can rest assured that your nails will look incredibly attractive.

Successful color combinations

The versatility of black makes it possible to safely experiment with a color palette. The most popular among women is a manicure with black and white polish, which will perfectly complement the look.

A manicure with red and black polish looks brighter and more impressive. This design is perfect for impulsive and passionate women who like the attention of others. This color scheme makes it possible to safely experiment with design by performing a French, moon or gradient manicure.

For special occasions

Before most important events, women try to sign up for a manicure session to be sure of their own irresistibility. For such cases, manicure ideas with black varnish can be diversified with casting, sparkles or rhinestones.

This kind of accessories looks quite catchy, and therefore you should not forget about a sense of proportion. Usually one or two fingers are decorated, and the remaining nails are made less noticeable. In this case, the coating looks luxurious and not sloppy.

A manicure with black gel polish looks great on women's hands. This coating does not peel off, which is typical for regular varnishes, and retains its visual appeal until the next correction. It is noteworthy that the material is resistant to all external factors, including even household chemicals.

Drawings and patterns

When it comes to design, human imagination can truly know no bounds. Most often, women decorate one or two fingers with drawings or patterns in contrasting colors. An abstraction made with thermovarnishes (varnishes that change color depending on the ambient temperature) will look incredibly impressive.

Luxurious glitter on black nails

Many people associate shine with luxury and prosperity. This is why many girls choose sparkles and rhinestones to complement their manicure. Using varnishes with glitter, as well as individual stones, you can highlight one or two fingers (most often this is the middle and ring finger, but experiments in the field of manicure are always acceptable).

A coating reminiscent of metal will also look impressive and attractive. With this varnish you can not only completely cover one or two nails, but also create neat, overlapping accents on all fingers.

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All large quantity refuses women classical types coatings, giving preference to gel polishes: the manicure remains attractive for 2-3 weeks, and household chemicals does not have any effect on color saturation and brightness.

Many masters offer their services both in beauty salons and at home. Those who wish can lengthen their nails using gel and acrylic, as well as apply coating to their length. The technology of this type of manicure is quite simple, and therefore, having acquired everything you need, you can perform this procedure yourself.

What will be useful?

If you decide to cover your nails with gel polish at home, you will need to buy:

• A grinder file that is used to process nails before starting the procedure
• UV lamp (many electronics stores offer portable lamps that dry nails within thirty seconds)
• Degreaser (can be replaced by nail polish remover containing acetone)
• Base or base (this substance helps improve the adhesion of the color coating to the nail plate)
• Colored gel polish
• Fixer
• Alcohol (at the end of the procedure, use it to remove the sticky layer)

Step-by-step instruction

You need to start your manicure with classic nail cleaning: only by removing the cuticles and sanding the surface of the nail plate can you achieve a neat finish. Grinding must be done carefully: just remove the natural gloss of the nail.

Next, apply a degreaser using lint-free wipes. When the nail dries (this will take a few minutes), you need to cover it with a base. This substance must be used in minimal quantities. Next, the nails are dried in a lamp (drying time is indicated on your lamp model).

Colored, black varnish, must be applied in two layers, drying the nails alternately. At this stage you need to be careful to prevent spreading. When all the nails are dry, apply the base again to the middle and ring finger, and then lightly cover the nails with glitter in the color you like.

Silver, gold and white particles will look best. After this, the nails are usually left uncoated, but in this case the glitter will be rough, so you can use a classic clear varnish/fixer.

On all fingers, except the middle and ring fingers, a Thor-fixing coating is applied. It is applied in a thicker layer than the base, carefully painting the ends. After waiting for it to dry completely, you can remove the sticky layer.

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To make your manicure last a long time, you must follow the rules of technology:

• Do not wet your nails for two hours after the procedure
• For the next two days, avoid going to the bathhouse or sauna.
• Avoid open flames: this includes matches and lighters. The coating heats up quickly and you will feel discomfort
• If you break a nail, do not use scissors or clippers under any circumstances - you will damage the coating. In such situations, it is enough to file down the unevenness with a regular grinder.
• You cannot peel off the coating - it will damage the structure of the nail. To remove gel polish, you just need to place a sponge soaked in acetone on your nail and wrap your finger in foil. After ten to fifteen minutes, the coating will soften and you can remove it with a metal spatula/orange stick.

Don't be afraid to show your bright personality: feel free to apply black nail polish. This coating always looks stylish in any life situation and harmoniously complements your image.

Beautiful manicure using black polish: video

If you are looking for the most spectacular addition to a luxurious evening outfit, try on a black manicure, which, if done skillfully, will look incredibly beautiful and extravagant.

Not so long ago, black nails were considered the lot of informals, but now they can hardly be called bad manners. Modern fashionistas willingly use this color in manicure, without fear of being branded as a gloomy person. Black polish looks elegant, solemn, and laconic on nails, if you take into account a few tricks.

When is black nail polish appropriate?

Some ladies use black polish on weekdays, and their nails look discreet and stylish. Other representatives of the fair sex do manicures in this color only before parties, but their resulting image is an absurd mixture of a vamp and a disco star. What's the matter?

A manicure with black varnish is appropriate everywhere, but only if the design, shape and length are chosen correctly. On weekdays, nails with black elements (french, chess, etc.) of short length and soft square or oval shape. A plain coating is also relevant, but subject to a minimum length.

Long black nails with glitter, rhinestones and patterns are ideal for weekends, holidays and vacations. Watch for its compatibility with other notes of the image.

Shape and length of black nails

A manicure in black colors looks beautiful on neat, short nails of a square or rectangular shape. Charcoal color is also attractive on an oval nail plate, but only if its upper edge is short and not elongated.

A black manicure combined with an edgy nail shape is a great idea for Halloween or a night out (provided the look is appropriate), but in other situations it looks vulgar. Moreover, the pointed tips of the nails do not suit everyone.

Read more about the features of creating a manicure on short nails

Features of creating a black manicure

Take into account a set of rules that will help you create a neat black manicure:

• Tidy up the cuticle and carefully treat the upper edge of the nail plate. Black color emphasizes the outline. Uneven edges of the nail plus black varnish are the apogee of sloppiness.
• Practice before drawing the pattern. Nail designs are only good if executed close to perfect.
• Apply two layers. The nail plate showing through the varnish creates the effect of untidiness.
• Use a protective coating to avoid chipping. Damage on a dark surface is immediately noticeable.

Fashion trends

The monochromatic charcoal finish sometimes seems gloomy, and fashion designers took this into account. Take a closer look at the trendy color combinations and stylish design variations:

• Black white manicure. The union of these colors in the form of a fragment of a chessboard looks laconic and original. Paint the surface of the nail plate with white polish, and after drying, divide it into four zones with a thin sticky strip. Apply black coat to the top left and bottom right areas.

Video - “Black and white graphic manicure”

• Black-red manicure. Another classic combination that fits perfectly into an evening look. The grid is a trendy union of contrasting tones. Paint your nail with scarlet polish. After drying, glue a French strip under the top edge and draw a black tip. Take a thin brush or toothpick and draw a mesh (like on tights).

Video - “Marble black and red manicure”

Read more about using red color in manicure

• Black pink manicure. Glossy charcoal plus matte muted pink is a trendy combination. Apply a pink coating to your nails and make a black jacket.

Video - “Moonlight black and pink manicure”

• Black and yellow manicure. Such a bright contrast is appropriate in a lunar design. Cover your nails with bright yellow polish and wait until dry. Attach a French strip to the bottom of the nail so that it forms a semicircle with an edge. Paint over the area above the strip with charcoal varnish.

Video - “Reverse French manicure in black and yellow tones”

Do you prefer unusual, eye-catching details? Take ideas for black manicure with sparkles and other effects:

• Black gold manicure. Loose glitter is also good for everyday wear if used correctly. Feng Shui style is an excellent choice. Paint your nails black and, without waiting for them to dry, sprinkle the plates thickly with sparkling gold powder. ring fingers. Seal the result with a transparent finish.

Video - “Greek gold pattern on black nails”

• Caviar manicure. This design will definitely not allow you to remain in the shadows! Paint your nails with black polish in two layers. Sprinkle each plate thickly with charcoal or gasoline-colored broth. Finish the process with a clear coat.

Video - “Caviar manicure”

• A scattering of rhinestones. All ladies know that rhinestones can be applied to wet black varnish, but not everyone knows how to arrange the elements. French line, lunar manicure line, Feng Shui style, vertical three in the center, one thing in the upper corner - stylish and trendy options.

Video - " Black and silver manicure with rhinestones"

• Matt and gloss. French manicure, graphics, lace - take your pick. But just don’t forget that gloss looks attractive on the mat, but not vice versa.

Video - “Design - drops on matte varnish”

Read about how to restore your nails after applying gel polish.

Want to draw attention to your hands and make your look more daring? Then paint your nails with black polish. Black nails look not at all boring and not at all gloomy.

By choosing nail polishes of different textures, you can make your manicure shiny, iridescent, pearlescent, velvety matte, or sparkling with sparkles. Besides, black color is an excellent basis for fashionable craquelure and designs.

Many girls try to avoid black color in manicure, as they consider it mournful and gloomy. However, stylists assure us otherwise. Simply, in order for black nails not to resemble the manicure of informal teenagers or vampires, you need to choose the right polish and know how to apply it. If you are afraid of black, it is better to give preference to a shiny finish. Its shine and shimmer will make your manicure more feminine and festive.

Black nail polish is The best way make your image fatal, sexy and a little aggressive. Recently, black nails can be seen at many fashion shows, Hollywood stars and simply stylish girls.

Black nail polish - rules

If you're not going to Halloween and don't want your manicure to resemble Baba Yaga's claws, follow these rules. First of all, you need to trim your nails, because black color looks best on neat short nails. The shape of the nail plate is preferably square with rounded corners. Almond-shaped and oval black nails look less attractive.

It is important to choose the right varnish texture. Black varnish can be matte, pearlescent, glitter, glossy or craquelure. A matte finish perfectly hides all the unevenness of the nail plate, while a pearlescent or glossy finish, on the contrary, emphasizes imperfections. The manicure should be perfect and fresh, since any chips, unevenness and scratches are clearly visible against a dark background. Therefore, take care of a protective top coating that will extend the life of your manicure.

Black nail polish - for what occasion?

This color is quite versatile as it goes well with any shade. But still, black nails will not be appropriate everywhere. For example, you can safely go to a disco with this manicure, in a cafe, on a date, at a concert or just for a walk.

But at work or in an exam, black nails are unlikely to be appreciated. For the evening, it is best to choose a sparkling black polish and combine it with dark smokey eye makeup. Black nails will go perfectly even with a light, luxurious cocktail or evening dress, if you wear it not with elegant, but with massive jewelry, and not with elegant pumps, but with shoes made of rougher dark leather.

How to apply black nail polish?

To make black nails look perfect, first polish the nail plate until it is as smooth as possible.

1. Place your hand on the table and start applying polish with your little finger so as not to accidentally smear the coating.
2. Apply the base first, otherwise the black color may “eat into” the nail.
3. Then apply a little polish in the center of the nail in one stroke, then paint it on the left and right.
4. To avoid staining the cuticle, apply polish at a distance of approximately 0.5-1 millimeter from it - this will make black nails look neater. Finally, apply a protective top coat.

Black polish - nails (photo)

If just black nails seem boring to you, you can add a contrasting shade. Black goes best with white and pink. You can paint white stripes, polka dots, flowers, abstract blots on a black background, or use a thin brush to cover your nails with beautiful white lace.

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