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I am always looking for nail designs to try out something new. Recently, I was visiting a friend and I noticed her manicure. She had a cool black nail design that I couldn’t stop staring at. It was a unique design and I knew I wanted my next manicure to be a black nail design.

I know black nail designs bring up images of gothic people. I can assure you my friend’s manicure, which had a combination of geometric designs and rhinestones, was not gothic.

Black Nail Art

The styles are endless for black nails. Also, they can be worn year-round. When done right, they are elegant. There are black French Tip manicures that are edgy and fun. For the cooler weather, there are intricate black lace designs perfect the holiday season. There are fun, abstract designs which could be worn for the Springtime.

Scroll below for 40 black nail designs to add some glam to your next manicure.

Black Nail Designs

Black nail abstract designs are a popular look for black nails. The black background makes any design really pop.

I really love this checkerboard design!

Lace is such a great look for Valentine’s day or even for a wedding anniversary.

The classic French manicure takes on a new twist with black trims. Black tips are a popular way to try out the black nails trend, without painting your whole nail.

Butterfly designs would be a nice look for Spring.

Rhinestones are such a fun way to add dimension to any manicure. Rhinestones really pop with a black manicure.

Ombre nails have been such a huge trend the last few years. They look great with black nails.

Glitter is such a fun nail trend. Glitter is great for birthdays, or any fun occasion.

For something unique, try a star pattern for your next manicure. This pattern would be great for Fourth of July or for the Summer.

Black is typically a gothic color. There are cool patterns that are not necessarily completely goth. If you are feeling adventurous, try these out.

Black and white is a classic color combination. The styles are endless with these two colors.

Red bottoms look great on shoes and on nails!

Looking for a very glam manicure? Gold is the go-to color for luxe.