17 Dark Nail Ideas to Inspire Your Next Winter Manicure
We love bright manicures as much as the next person, but every once in a while, we feel inclined to switch things up with a dark nail look. Winter is an especially great time to adopt a darker manicure, as moody colors like cranberry, navy, and brown are signatures of the season. To help you envision the many ways rich, deep polish shades can enhance your manicure, we've curated a list of 17 dark nail ideas perfect for the winter. Keep scrolling to see them all.
Skittle nails might traditionally showcase bright, rainbow-colored polish, but opting for darker shades creates an equally stunning look. We love how the tortoiseshell accent nails add dimension to the nail look while the subtle gold cuticle accents offer a luxe touch.
Navy and negative space look pretty good together, don't you think? To DIY this nail look, use a fine-lining nail art brush dipped in navy blue polish and trace the squiggle-edged shape onto each nail. Then, use another nail art brush to add a silver border to each. Don't forget the top coat.
Jelly nails made a splash over the past year. While the nail trend is often reserved for vivid polish colors, we love the alluring appeal of black jelly polish paired with opaque French tips. The polka dots are an elegant finishing touch.
Here's another dual-finish nail look worth recreating. A matte black base with glossy black tips works well for everyday and special black tie occasions.