Fashionable black manicure: trends and new items

Black manicure does not go out of fashion. It perfectly suits an elegant look, business or urban style.
This design can be quite simple or bright, with glitter inclusions or drawings. We tell about trends and novelties in black manicure.
Black French

French manicure in black colour is stylish and very beautiful. It will be the highlight of any style and looks good on both almond and square nails. You can paint in black both the edge of the nail and the base. Also, instead of a standard stripe, you can apply double or uneven stripes, various drawings. To create a dressy image manicure can be complemented with rhinestones and glitter.
Gradient

You can create a beautiful manicure in black, giving it a touch of mystery. Use gradient transitions to go from a darker shade to a lighter one. The transition can be very contrasting or subtle. You can do it on each nail or on one accent nail.
Geometry

If you like brevity, pay attention to geometric manicure in black colour. You can draw different shapes: squares, rhombuses, circles. Complement the nail design with other shades to diversify it.
Knitted manicure

The crochet manicure is not going out of fashion, and now it can be in black colour. It is perfect for the cold season and looks very stylish. Such patterns can be used on all nails or only accent nails.
Laconic manicure

Use black polish to create a simple, concise nail design. Simply paint your nails, opting for a matte or glossy effect. You can also add flecks of another inexpressive shade. For example, white stripes or dots look good on a black background.
Accented on one nail

You can paint only one nail black and paint the others with a different nail polish. You can also choose a variant of multicoloured manicure, when each nail will be in a certain shade. You can use different design options, complementing the manicure with glitter and drawings.
With inscriptions

In the new fashionable season, inscriptions on nails will be topical. This is a great design option for those who like to look stylish and interesting. Create an accent on the thumb by applying an inscription or monogram on the nail. You can experiment by choosing a black background or an inscription in a dark shade.
Glitter manicure

Fashionable black nails with glitter, gold or silver lacquer, rhinestones look very beautiful. Also in the new fashionable season will be relevant multicoloured kamifubuki of different shapes. You can cover the whole accent nail with them.
With patterns

Another trend in black manicure is design with patterns. Paint your nails with flowers, abstractions, cartoon characters, favourite characters. Use black as the main colour, complementing it with other bright shades.
With foil

The latest in nail design is the black foil manicure. Create a metallic effect to make your nails more expressive. Choose foil in gold, silver or other shades. It can be used on the whole nail or only on the tip.
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