1. Black Holographic
We love a holographic moment, and a black base helps further enhance that mesmerizing finish. Place it in direct light to see the full rainbow effect.
See: Look for a black linear holographic polish Mooncat Nail Polish in Cruel Mirage ($15).
2. Winter Flowers
Flowers for winter? Really kind of phenomenal. Brighten up the cool weather and dark black mani with some brightly colored flowers.
See: For those who are averse to nail art, Imprinted by Dani’s Daisy Dreams Nail Art Set ($10) has tons of simple handmade flowers that you can stick on nails and use.
3. Prestige era
Reputation (Taylor’s version) may not be here yet, but there’s no reason why you can’t have your favorite album rocking at your fingertips.
See: trembling hands? Avoid mismatched letters with a set of Gothic alphabet nail stickers like it’s from amazon ($2).
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4. Neon Splatter Paint
We love the way this manicure plays with contrast – the half-black, half-sparkle nails look especially good.
See: For that neon splatter paint look, try a transparent polish like Confetti. we love Orly’s Nail Polish in Turn It Up ($13).
5. Mini Ying Yang
Nail art doesn’t have to be bold and gaudy. This little ying yang cleverly plays with negative space and contrast to make a big impact.
See: Chanel’s Le Vernis Nail Color in Le Diable en Chanel ($32) is just shiny black.
6. Jelly Hearts
A proof heart manicure doesn’t need to be overly pretty — we love the way jelly polish helps create layers and depth.
See: To create that translucent, almost transparent quality in your black mani, try a black jelly-like color Cirque colored nail polish in NSFW jelly ($13).
7. Sheer jet-black
If you want to try jet black but don’t want a super opaque finish, choose a translucent formula that gives a jelly-like, bold-but-subtle finish.
See: we love mniology tape ($7) for a black transparent finish.
8. Spins on the mat
Play with textures and finishes by layering shiny details over matte nails. We love the way it looks with its black-on-black design.
See: Like turning any polish from shiny to matte with a top coat OPI Matte Top Coat ($12).
9. Mix and match
Why choose one design when you can choose them all? Mix and match your favorite animal prints, 3-D elements and nail art for a unique look.
See: For an easy DIY take, try buying a few different press-on sets with black designs and mix and match for a totally unique mani. we love Static Nails Wicked Short Almond Set ($20), smoke show set ($18), and sway in black set ($18).
10. Hugs and kisses
Who says nails have to be pink and red on Valentine’s Day? This black-and-white gem spreads love while feeling seasonally appropriate.
See: To recreate, pair OPI Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx for base ($12) and alpine snow ($12) for lettering.
11. Tied with a bow
Putting it this way, dark coquettes will be huge in 2025, and this black and pink gem is no exception. We love the way it combines classic elements like the pink bow and French manicure with deep black.
See: A set of nail brushes and detailing tips it’s from amazon ($7) will help create those French tip and fine line bow details.
12. Studying French
We love this grunge-y nail moment. A black French tip is already attractive on its own, but silver studs make it even more fabulous.
See: This set of silver nail beads from Amazon ($6) will cover all your stud needs for the next year—plus, there are 1,000 studs in seven different sizes.
13. Peek-a-Boo Glitter
There’s something very funny about this glimpse-at-a-glow moment. It feels festive without being over the top.
See: Essie’s LuxEffects Nail Polish in Summit of Style ($10) has super thick gold glitter that really makes an impact.
14. Black Drop
We love how dense and opaque the gold glitter looks here. And the black drip gives a really nice geometric feel to the manicure.
See: Use Mooncat Nail Polish in I’m a MF Supernova ($14) and feelings for life For exact color matching ($13).
15. Winter Floral French
Another form of winter flowers, this French floral gem feels like a breath of fresh air (or a ray of light) amid the cold weather.
See: For perfect French every time, look no further set of tip guides From Amazon ($5).
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