Manicure in black is gaining more and more popularity, as black is combined with various shades, stylish, it can be used both as a background and to form bright accents of a manicure.
There are many options for fashionable black manicure ideas with designs, namely: black ombre, cat and tiger eye, matte black manicure, black manicure with patterns and drawings, or black manicure with decorative elements. By applying step-by-step instructions with a photo, you can create a bold and stylish black manicure yourself.
General recommendations for original black manicure
Black manicure is suitable for owners of nails of any length and shape. It adorns very advantageously short oval-shaped nails and long ones in the shape of a ballerina.
It is better to choose this color for young girls, since it attracts attention, accentuating the skin flaws that are present in mature women, namely wrinkles, flabbiness.
The most affordable and popular for manicure in black are the following gel varnishes:
| Name | Firm | Price |
| Gel varnish "Basic No. 294-309M Black cobalt" | "Masura" | 109 p. |
| Gel polish "Top coat for nails with gel effect" Nail Atelier " | "Vivienne Sabo" | 184 p. |
| Gel varnish "Cat's eye LUX No. 15 black olive with sparkles" | "TNL" | 250 p. |
| Gel varnish "Black No. 002" | "UNO" | 590 p. |
Black manicure using other colors can be done using the gradient technique, and black should be the darkest of all tones. Black can serve as a base for creating exquisite drawings on various themes: flowers, monograms. Popular techniques such as kamifubuki, origami and yucca flakes, based on painting in the Japanese technique.
Rhinestones are used as decorative elements for a black manicure, through which catchy accents are formed, drawings are created or the nail plate is completely filled.
The original version is a voluminous coating resembling flock, velvet, openwork knitting, velor or fur. Marble design is also popular, which is created by drawing light cracks, resembling natural stone, on a black background.
Techniques and methods of black original manicure
To cover black, there are various design techniques, both monochrome solutions and combinations of a number of colors with an emphasis on black. Variations of the traditional jacket in black look sophisticated.
Broken glass
Broken glass is a fashionable and unusual solution to black manicure.
Tools required for the technique:
- buff;
- degreaser;
- primer;
- transparent base;
- black gel polish;
- transparent top coating;
- foil;
- scissors;
- tweezers;
- brush for manicure.
Recommended varnishes:
- black gel varnish "Diva" 002;
- top coverage from "Lunail";
- paint without casting "E. MI »Black tulip.
How to do it at home:
- Treat the nail plates with a buff, wipe with a degreaser and distribute the primer.
- Apply the base to the nails, dry the layer under the lamp.
- Cover the nails with 2-3 layers of bright gel polish, then dry them. Next, distribute the top coat and start decorating the nails with foil.
- It is necessary to drown all the pieces in the layer so that the edges do not protrude and the nail becomes smooth.
- Apply the last coat of the top and dry under the lamp.
Black manicure with rub
Rubbed black manicure is getting pretty interesting, with a smooth, reflective surface.
Tools required for the technique:
- black gel polish;
- top coating;
- rubbing;
- nail preparation tools;
- a set of tools for working with pigmented powder.
Recommended varnishes:
- Bluesky gel polish No40518 / 80518 Black Pool;
- top coating "TNL" Viscous;
- mirror powder "Adore" No5;
- rubbing "Unicorn" Avr-2 LUX.
How to do it at home:
- Spread and dry the base. You should "seal" the nail along the edge.
- Apply one layer of color gel, cure in a llama.
- Without removing the sticky layer, spread a little rubbing over the plate. Rub in the pigment gently. Repeat the procedure to achieve a deep shade.
- Remove excess powder with a brush.
- Dry in a lamp, rub in.
- Seal the top coat with a glossy top and cure.
Black manicure with yuka flakes
Black manicure with colored Yuki chameleon flakes is an original innovation that gives nails an attractive and magical look.
Tools required for the technique:
- black gel polish;
- top coating;
- yuki pigment;
- nail preparation tools;
- a set of tools for working with pigmented powder.
Recommended varnishes:
- gel varnish "TNL" No294 Black amber;
- top coat "Catrice ICONails" Gel Top Coat;
- Yuka pigment "TNL" Elegant jade.
How to do it at home:
- Prepare the nail and spread the base coat.
- Spread color gel polish in 1-2 layers.
- Pick up the flakes with a brush and rub gently into the nail.
- Once the nail has a smooth surface, apply a final coat of top.
Black ombre, cat and tiger eye
A manicure in black with a design, a photo of which will help to repeat it, can be done in different variations.
Black ombre manicure
Black ombre is preferred by many girls and women, since this option is in demand and is distinguished by its style and uniqueness. The well-known ombre jacket and gradient manicure on all fingers will surprise no one, but vertical ombre manicure or ombre manicure on mirror nails are considered a novelty.
To implement ombre manicure, you will need to choose 2 colors of varnish, as well as foil and a sponge. Apply the lines of the selected varnishes on the foil and lightly connect them using a brush. Then dip the sponge into the varnish and transfer to the nail plate, remove unnecessary varnish from your fingers and apply a transparent top to the finished ombre.
This option is suitable for girls with long nails and, thanks to the design in a single color scheme, is appropriate in any life situation.
Black ombre manicure will create an exquisite and unique look that will arouse the interest of the people around you.
Fashionable black ombre can be made using gel polishes "Azure Beauty", "Canni", "Elite 99". In this case, black can be combined with shades of wine, green, purple; in the warm season, you can use bright shades.
Black manicure "cat's eye"
Dark red, dark brown, green, blue and purple colors are perfect solutions. For special occasions, the cat's eye can be diluted with powder or rhinestones.
For the realization of a manicure, you must first apply the base coat. After that, after drying the first layer in the lamp, distribute the magnetic gel polish and instantly bring a special magnet as close to the nail as possible, holding it for several seconds. Next, dry the varnish in an ultraviolet lamp and secure with a top coat.
This option is suitable for different shapes of nails and different environments, be it an office or a holiday, and will also look spectacular with all looks.
Recommended varnishes:
- "Solomeya" Cat's eye No5 "Canni" 3D Cat's eye;
- "TNL" Cat's eye No08;
- striped magnet.
At the same time, the bright color combinations will be black and red, black and purple and black and burgundy.
Black manicure "tiger eye"
Tiger-eye nails also keep up with fashion, giving a stylish and unusual look. Orange, brown, green, pink, and blue are great variations.
The technology of creating a "tiger eye" manicure is no different from the "cat's eye". Manicure is perfect for a routine setting, and for special occasions. It will create an attractive and mysterious look, giving the owner grace and femininity.
Recommended varnishes:
- base "Base gale";
- gel polish "CrystaLac Tiger Eye" No8;
- top coating "CrystalLac" No0.
Blue, brown and green are suitable colors for combination with black.
Matte black original manicure
A manicure in black with a design, a photo of which clearly represents the future result, can also be performed in a matte variation.
Features:
- Before applying matte varnish, the surface of the nail must be perfectly smooth.
- Matt finish dries longer than glossy finish.
- When using a matte gel polish, it is not recommended to cover it with a regular top, as this will give the nails a shiny effect.
- It is best to use a matte top as it spreads easily over any color.
Matte varnish is applied to all nails, as well as to several of them. It can be used to create a jacket, to form unusual designs with glossy drops.
Lace looks elegant and feminine on a matte background. For festive occasions, designs with rhinestones, sand, beads, stickers are appropriate.
A similar manicure looks catchy on long nails and will suit a lady of any age. Matte black manicure will be appropriate in combination with eye-catching rings and in any setting. At the same time, it will create the image of a well-groomed, elegant woman who follows fashion.
Matte black manicure is perfect for an evening look. Decorative details look great on it: rhinestones, sparkles, golden casting. Green, wine, red, dark blue and other dark and deep shades - will create a colorful effect of matte nail design, the combination of dark and light colors looks especially advantageous.
Black original manicure options with patterns and drawings
Various patterns and designs can add sophistication to an ordinary black manicure. Nail designs can be created using geometric patterns, drawings of fruits, flowers and other objects from a photo.
Black original manicure with geometric shapes
Geometric shapes on black nails look catchy and unusual. To create geometric shapes on the surface of the nails, you need to paint them with colored varnish, wait for it to dry, then bring a card or a simple sheet of paper to either side of the nail at an angle. Then cover the empty area of the nail with a thick black varnish.
Such a manicure will suit courageous and practical ladies of any age and will be appropriate in any life situation. Will create a stylish, harmonious look.
For shapes in combination with a black background, yellow, red, purple and other rich shades are most suitable.
Black original manicure with a pattern
Stars, flowers or various inscriptions will look spectacular on a black background. To implement a manicure, you need a manicure brush, a dotter and a little imagination. When drawing flowers, you can apply the image of the bud to the entire nail hole or just its tip. You can also write on just one nail on each hand.
Such a manicure is suitable for any shape of nails, appropriate for parties or themed events, as well as for everyday life. Will create the image of a bright, unusual personality with its own unique taste.Drawings of not only nude colors, but also colorful shades will look great on a black background.
Decor on black original manicure
A manicure in black with a design, the photo of which reflects all its diversity, can be decorated with decor: rhinestones, sparkles and other types.
Black original manicure with rhinestones
Using rhinestones, you can shape beautiful accents, shape patterns or decorate the entire nail plate with pebbles. To decorate black nails with rhinestones, you must first mark the place of the pattern on the nail plate, then glue the decorations using an adhesive base.
A similar manicure should be done for owners of medium-length nails and is perfect for special occasions. Sparkling stones on black nails will give the look of a sophisticated and feminine lady. Rhinestones can be selected in any shade.
The most effective solution will be silver and gold stones. And for everyday manicure, rhinestones with a blue-blue tint are suitable.
Black manicure with marble designs
Marble designs on a black background became popular recently and immediately became fashionable. On a black background, a brush depicts white and lead cracks in a chaotic manner, resembling the structure of a stone. Such a drawing looks catchy on a glossy surface.
Black marble is suitable for young girls with a special taste and nails of any length. Black marble manicure will fit favorably into both the office environment and routine life... Will form a sophisticated image of a lady who loves luxury and style. In combination with black, it is better to choose light shades.
Black original manicure in the style of "negative space"
The original design is formed by means of a stencil. It protects the area of the nail that is unfilled. An empty area of the nail surface against a black background looks eccentric. The unfilled area often resembles a lunula. Occasionally, figure-shaped blank areas form across the entire surface of the nail.
"Negative space" will suit bright, original girls who always strive to be in trend. This decor will create an image of an independent and feminine person. White and gray will look elegant as complementary shades.
Fashion trends of manicure in 2020
In 2020, long oval and pointed nails will again come into fashion. The design on such nails will become more varied and interesting. In routine life, a simple, laconic monochromatic manicure on short nails will be more common.
The popular manicure techniques in 2020 are French and moon, as well as ombre, cat's eye, marble and haze-effect manicure. An evening stylish manicure can be decorated with rhinestones, stones or sparkles.
Bright shades will prevail in the color scheme of a stylish spring-summer manicure:
- amber;
- blue;
- pink.
Combined with nude flowers, floral or fruity prints, they create a colorful, stylish manicure.
A manicure in black with a design that can be easily repeated from a photo at home will suit all girls. It will be appropriate both in the office and at a gala event. Thanks to the variety of design and decoration options, such a manicure will always look concise, catchy and original.
Video about the original technique of performing black manicure "Veil"
How to make a translucent black manicure with a pattern: