And this time of year, that meansdeep and dark hues.
But black doesnt mean boring.
Ahead, 15 of our favorite black manicures to rock in the winter cold.
Black holographic
We love a holographic moment, and a black base helps further amplify that mesmerizing finish.
Place under direct light to see the full rainbow effect.
Winter florals
Florals for winter?
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Actually kind of groundbreaking.
Brighten up the cold weather and dark black mani with some vivid colored flowers.
Get the look:Shaky hands?
Neon splatter paint
We love the way this manicure plays with contrastthe half-black, half-splatter nails are particularly cool.
Get the look:For that neon splatter paint look, try a confetti-like sheer polish.
We loveOrlys Nail Polish in Turn It Up($13).
Mini ying yang
Nail art doesnt have to be bold and brash.
This tiny ying yang cleverly plays with negative space and contrast to make a big impact.
Swirls on matte
Play with texture and finishes by layering glossy details on top of a matte nail.
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We love the way it looks with a black-on-black design.
Mix and match
Why pick one design when you’re able to choose them all?
Mix and match your favorite animal prints, 3-D elements, and nail art for a one-of-a-kind look.
Hugs and kisses
Who says Valentines Day nails need to be pink and red?
This black-and-white mani spreads the love while feeling seasonally appropriate.
We love the way it pairs classic elements like pink bows and French manicures with that stark black.
Studded French
We love a grunge-y nail moment.
A black French tip is already chic on its own, but the silver studs make it even cooler.
Peek-a-boo glitter
Theres something so fun about this peek-a-boo glitter moment.
It feels festive without being over the top.
Black drip
We love how concentrated and opaque the gold glitter looks here.
And the black drip gives the manicure a really cool geometric feel.
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