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.

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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?

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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