Different Black Nail Polishes We Love

Black nails are every beauty girls dream. They’ve reached the cult status of a cherry-red lip, and are perfectly acceptable to wear 365 days a year - just ask the current crop of cool girls.

But let’s talk specifics. Yes, there really is a black for everybody. And yes, there is more than one shade of black polish. Thank you, beauty gods!

If you’re worried black tips aren’t your ‘thing’, you’re probably just choosing the wrong shade of black. With winter approaching, now is the perfect time to get on board the noir nail train. Here, eight of the best dark polishes…

OPI Core Collection

Nobody does dark fingertips quite like OPI. Paint your nails in something like Black Onyx or Lincoln Park After Dark and send your it-girl status skyrocketing.

Essie Darks

Take a walk on the dark side with Essie Darks in Licorice. Like the blue-black of octopus ink, it’s a little softer than a true black, but just as alluring.

Chi Chi Crackle Nail Polish

Hello, texture! Make things interesting and dress up your nails with Chi Chi Crackle Nail Polish.

Sea Siren Midnight Moves

The créme de la créme of black lacquers, Sea Siren Midnight Moves is seriously glossy and equally hard to resist. Don’t be afraid of the dark: coat your nails in this vegan-friendly polish.

OPI Nordic Collection

Inspired by the northern lights of Finland, the OPI Nordic Collection is a must for dark-tipped lovers. With names like Ice-Bergs and Fries, Viking in a Winter Vonderland, Skating on Thin Ice-Land, Suzi Has a Swede Tooth and Thank Glogg It's Friday!, how can you possibly say no?

INTENSAE Nightclubbing

Okay, fine. You caught me. The INTENSAE Nightclubbing polish isn’t technically black, but admit it: you’re glad I went there. So. Pretty.

Chi Chi Pearl Bead Manicure – Black Diamonds and Pearls

While I adore a glossy black mani (seriously, ask my nail technician), sometimes it’s nice to jazz it up a little. Enter, Chi Chi Pearl Bead Manicure in Black Diamonds. Just try to find a cooler nail look.

Rimmel Velvet Matte Nail Collection

Matte nails? Ah, yes please! Dare to be different with the Rimmel Velvet Matte Nail Collection in Midnight Kiss. So front row.

Do you love a black nail? Which of these nail polishes do you want to try?

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100 Member Comments

Sootyhere 21 Jun 2018 12:43 PM

sorry but i dont like black nails. I can appreciate they look nice on the young ones but not for me. (I like lots of colour, which makes me happy.)

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onlyoni 26 Jan 2018 7:26 PM

I'm beginning to think a nice glossy black or deep plum might look quite nice for a special occasion. You never know until you try.

Miss19 7 Dec 2017 10:00 PM

I find black nail polish to look so elegant

nicsta 7 Dec 2017 7:57 PM

i like black nails on some occasions! they can look really glamorous!

jlsta 3 May 2017 6:13 PM

I do like black nails but can never seem to pull it off very well!

Stephanie2494 1 Apr 2017 9:33 PM

I love black nail polish, I love to wear it shiny but I think it looks amazing as a matte finish. I have never seen that rimmel black matte one so I will need to look into that.

Miss19 14 Nov 2016 3:13 PM

The OPI lincoln park after dark nail polish is one of my favourites

itslinda 5 Apr 2016 11:10 AM

great article

annieleex 3 Apr 2016 11:58 AM

Great article!

Yohanna 4 Dec 2015 3:52 PM

I like black nail polish as long as nails are kept neat, natural and NOT pointy

lynx 6 Nov 2015 12:34 PM

I love all those polishes that are almost black like ink which is really dark blue and black cherry chutney from opi

Petal 11 Jun 2015 4:01 PM

I like black nail polish on other people's nails. On my own nails, I prefer pale shades.

Colour Those Lips 28 Apr 2015 3:49 AM

Seeing this article I was sure it would of had relvon black matte nail polish! Wala! Its there! Relvons mayte black nail polish drys extremely quick but I did find it chips easy

Nidz26 27 Apr 2015 4:38 AM

I love dark nails! Black is although a bit much and they look horrible if they nail polish chips. A deep blue is my favourite

christine727 25 Apr 2015 9:47 PM

I love the look of fresh black nails.....

vnv 25 Apr 2015 11:06 AM

OPI Black Onyx is seriously disappointing. Mine is super watery and just doesn't give good coverage :( I wish I had the Essie one, it sounds good.

Shop A Everyday 25 Apr 2015 9:59 AM

I must try black, I do love grey nails

Fashionista8P 25 Apr 2015 3:20 AM

im after a black red nail polish. Like a really really dark red that looks black but red/ maroon shines through it when it catches the light

Tee631 22 Apr 2015 2:27 PM

wearable

Redrobyn 22 Apr 2015 6:17 AM

I love the look of black nails... on every body else, just not on me.

beauty_addict 21 Apr 2015 3:14 PM

I currently have black toe nails with added silver glitter. Black on its own is just a little too bland for me, the silver glitter really pops. It looks awesome and is so easy to do. Try it out!

Neel8888 20 Apr 2015 7:37 AM

Never tried a matte nail polish before. Looks very interesting.

BunnyBlack 20 Apr 2015 3:36 AM

You can have any colour as long as it's black ;)

Growing old 20 Apr 2015 12:49 AM

I have a couple of black polishes, didn't know there were different shades. From the above list I have the Chi Chi but I need a fast drying one. I wished I had bookmarked the other day I saw in here somewhere a top coat that dries your nails in one minute...it may have been shorter! I need to refind it ASAP!

Growing old 20 Apr 2015 12:47 AM

Lol didn't know it was out! I love black nails..my favourite!

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