Black nails are everywhere this winter – here’s 12 ideas to try pronto (2024)

Step aside beige and greige, as this season it’s all about black nails. Cool, understated and super versatile – this inky hue can be worn matte, glossy, with glitter or metallic accents. A great choice for minimalist nail art, black details work so well with a neutral or bright base, too.

“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.”

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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.”

Keep scrolling for all the black nail inspiration you need ahead of your next nail appointment…

1. Glossy black nails

One of Julia’s go-to nail looks, an all-black manicure looks perennially chic. “Finish with a super high shine glossy top coat for maximum impact,” she says. Fan of bio sculpture? Ask your nail tech for shade Licorice to recreate Julia's mani above.

2. Black velvet