Black nail designs – endless ideas

Black nails are a timeless manicure, loved by women around the world. Those nails are elegant and match to most of the outfit styles. Check our ideas for black nail designs!

Black gel polish is one of those that you either like or you don’t. If you are not a fan of black nails, it is still worth to read the blog and see our suggestions for black nail art designs.We can surprise you!

Black color loves to be used with additional accents like manicure gold tape, glitter effects, transfer foil or you can create stunning french nails using black color.

With black gel nail polish Semilac 031 Black Diamond you can create endless number of nail styles that reflects your mood and personality.

Why do so many women love black nails?

Black nails are chosen by many of women all year round. It is fashionable at any time of the year so you don't have to worry will the black color is a good option. It all depends of the use. Of course in summer and spring it has to be used as an addition only so your nails don’t look heavy. The pure black shade like Semilac 300 Perfect Black has multifunctional use. It can be used as a base color for example under the cat-eye gel polish (it will add extra depth), but we can also create decorations and fantastic nail art with using this color. Black nail polish comes in many hues. In the Semilac collection you can find many shades of black, also with glitter particles. Another advantage of black gel polish is that it suits to all length of nails. It looks very simple and stylish on short nails, but you can create sexier look with long black nails.  

Many possibilities for black manicure 

If you don’t have any ideas what you could create using black gel polish, we would like to give you some advice. You can use it for one color nails but this might be too brave ;) so scroll down and have a look what kind of beautiful ideas we have for you.

Glossy black nails

Simple and definitely the quickest option. If you don’t like to paint any decorations or add ornaments, then black nails with glossy finish will be perfect. Especially for the night out or Electric Picnic festival.  Try our top sellers 031 Black Diamond or 300 Perfect Black. For perfect glossy finish use Top no wipe real color. Small tip here => the middle finger paint in super silver glitter for the full GLOSSY rock style nails! Or….. try to do bubble nails it was very popular trend in Instagram not so long ago.

Black glitter nails

Black glitter is a manicure hit. These jewellery shades are popular for the X-Mass time or New Years Eve party. They will look incredible on its own, or just like an addition to your manicure as decoration. We have two perfect shades for you 096 Starlight Night and 340 Shimmer. These black shades has intensive glitter, deep color. We can say that these colors are reach in their simplicity.

Or we have another great option for those who already have black on the shelf. Tou can use top coat with glitter effect. Below is top coat T14, T15, T16, T17

Matte black nails

Matte nails finish who doesn’t love it from time to time??? Matte nails give a subtle and velvety look at the same time it is very feminine.

Hey, don’t paint all nails in matte! Play with this effect. You can go with matte effect on one or two nails and the rest in glossy. Try to do awesome nail design with black color and only part of them finish with matt top coat.

For matte nails, we recommend our Top Mat Total No Wipe (without dispersion layer) or Top Mat Total which adds more satin look.

Black French manicure

French manicure is a timeless stylization. This time round do more stylish version and swap  white tip to black or maybe full black nails with gold glitter nail tip? So what would you say for black French manicure? Would you try it? Definitely will add expression to your look!

Shades of black

You don’t have to go with pure black if this color is too ‘black’ for you. But what if we mix it with other colors? It will create sensual black shades where black plays the main role and under the influence of light their exact shade will be visible. Here are some propositions: 076 Black coffee, 108 Metallic Black, 100 Black Purple, 089 Black Plum.

Black Cat Eye Nail Effect

Have you ever tried cat eye gel polish? You can create cool eye-catching glitter effect on your nails using magnet. It is the most frequently chosen color for the undercoat to achieve the perfect deep cat eye look. Combine it with : 312 Magic Cat Eye, 333 Shine Brown, 614 Silver.

Easy nail art

Black gel polish will work well in creating decorations and as a base for transfer foils. If it’s the base for transfer foils, it adds expressiveness to the entire nail styling. It’s also an ideal undercoat for using semiflash effects.  

The best black nails ideas with ornaments 

Nail decorations looks best if there is a classic color and contrasting background.Black gel polish might be one of these colors that works perfect for this type of nail styling. Check out our nail effects section, where you can find huge choice of decorations and effects which can be used to add expression to your manicure.  Black gel polish is quite a difficult product to apply on nails. Black hybrid manicure must be perfect - without the slightest flaws and unsightly elements.  

How to apply black gel polish?

Black hybrid varnish should be applied in very thin layers, and with appropriate precision in the area of ​​cuticles. Apart from the fact that the hybrid should not meet the skin, unsightly black streaks on the nails look terrible if the cuticles have not been properly done before applying the black hybrid. Black gel polish must also be carefully cured (mostly it has to be double curing time) in a dedicated UV or LED lamp.