17 Black Glitter Nail Ideas for a Sophisticated and Sparkly Mani

Black nails get a rap for being gothic, while glitter nails can have a reputation for being childish. We say these rumors are untrue, as there are so many creative ways to wear them both—but what happens when you combine the color and finish? Newsflash: It's stunning, versatile, and surprisingly sophisticated. Think: Black-tie mani. To prove it, we rounded up 17 black glitter nail ideas to inspire your next mani—keep reading to find your perfect match.

01 Wavy Black Glitter

02 Black Glitter Beyhive

Looking for a black glitter mani fitting of the Renaissance tour? While opting for silver or gold will make for a glamorous metallic mani, you can't go wrong with a sparkly take on classic black and yellow for a Beyhive-inspired nail look.

03 Ombré Glitter Meets Matte

Glitter might shimmer and shine, but your full nail look doesn't have to be reflective to the high heavens. We love the balance that comes from alternating a matte black design with ombré black glitter, complete with silver stars and stripes.

04 Silvery Black Glitter Nails

Velvet nails are endlessly posh this year, making this sultry black glitter nail look a perfect pick.

05 Eclectic Wavy Checker

If you prefer a mismatched mani, check out this disco-inspired wavy checker nail look. The trick to really making this design pop is to use fine white lines, glossy black polish, and holographic black chrome polish in unison.

06 Emoji Black Glitter Nails

Emoji nails have been having a moment recently, and this black glitter mani reminds us of the power of a fun design. We love the evil eye heart accent on the middle finger and only wish it was a real emoji.

07 Black Glitter Swirl

08 Black and Gold

For a glitzy black glitter nail look, opt for gold flecks.

09 Black Glitter Snowflake Nails

Love a seasonal nail look? Try pairing your black glitter nails with pretty snowflake accents.

10 Dark and Sparkly Drip

For an art deco nail look, copy this drip-inspired black glitter mani.

11 Black Glitter Textured Polka Dots

3D nails are popular this year, as are textured nails. With that in mind, how fun are these half-and-half polka-dot nails? They remind us of '90s fashion in the very best way. In reality, though, they're inspired by Chanel's spring 2021 couture collection, making this mani feel even chicer.

12 Tuxedo Glitter French

13 Dark Champagne

This manicure might not showcase black glitter, but it combines glitter and black polish nonetheless. We especially like this nail look for folks who prefer neutral manis, as it's subtle, smart, and undeniably fashion-forward. And it's easy to DIY, too: Just start with a champagne shimmer base and accent it with a fine vertical line of black polish. Finish with top coat, and you're done.

14 Glittery Chrome Mismatch

15 Black Velvet

Halloween may have come and gone, but this is one ghoulishly good nail look you'll want to keep on the back burner for next year. The velvet polish makes for the chicest ghosts we've ever seen.

16 Black Glitter Foil Nails

Black glitter nails don't have to be super bold. This black glitter foil mani makes for a moodier, more toned-down take on the trend.

17 Jet Black Soul

You can always keep it simple and opt for a solid black shimmer base, which is what celebrity nail artist Betina Goldstein did here.

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