Dark Manicures Always Look Chic—9 Nail Looks I'll Be Copying This Season
When I think of the biggest nail trends of the season, I think of sheer nail polishes, milky manicure designs and soft pink shades. However, as a beauty editor who studies these trends for a living, I don't think anything looks as expensive as a dark nail colour. Whether it's a glossy black hue, a deep burgundy, or a chic navy nail shade, I always get the most compliments on my manicure whenever I opt for these typically autumnal colours.
I've written about these particular nail polishes in extensive detail, but today, I'm here to talk about dark nail designs. Whether you want to take your usual nail look to the next level or simply find a standard manicure a little bit boring, you'll definitely want to check out these nail art looks.
These are, hands down, some of the chicest autumn nails out there. In fact, they are so good that they've convinced me to ditch my usual black nail polish and give something different a go. Intrigued to know which dark nail design I'm going for? Just keep on scrolling...
9 Best Dark Nail Designs to Try in 20251. Monochrome Polka Dots 
Polka dot nails are big news this season, and this dark colour combination has me sold.
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Brown nails are in, but if you want something a bit different, why not opt for a stylish tortoiseshell print?
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I love the idea of pairing a matte burgundy polish with glossy burgundy French tips.
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A subtle way to incorporate a dark nail polish into your manicure is by opting for a deep French-tip design.
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A reverse French tip is also super fun.
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The glossy finish makes this black heart design look so chic.
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This dark nail design combines two of this season's biggest trends.
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A burgundy nail polish always looks good, but a matte top coat immediately gives a cool-girl finish.
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Cat-eye nails were everywhere this time last year, and I've already spotted the trend on multiple people this autumn. This is the kind of dark nail design that is bound to earn you compliments.
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