40 Sparkly Black Nails with Glitter to Give You That Extra Glam

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Let’s talk about the classics in nails.

First is timeless black polish. It’s the perfect manicure for any occasion and the best accessory for any outfit.

Next is glitter, the most traditional tool for nail art we could think of. However you apply it on your nails, glitter will definitely make a statement.

A woman's nails with black glitter on them.

The question is, can you combine black nails with glitter?

Why, of course!

Although these two manicure trends are opposites, with one being the darkest color and the other being bright and blinding, the contrast makes them a really good pair.

Black and sparkle nails are your go-to manicure if you want to give your nails some drama and elegance.

But will black nails with glitter suit you?

Continue reading to discover which black glitter nails are ideal for your skin tone and fashion preference.

Should You Try Black Nails With Glitter?

Black nail polish started as a nail varnish for royalty in China and became a color that went against mainstream fashion in the ’70s.

You’d mostly see this manicure worn by rock stars who don’t conform to the usual looks. Then it became a fashion statement for people who identify as goth or emo.

But now, we have come a long way. Black nails have become a trend in fashion. It has evolved from rebellious to bold and elegant.

So if you want to exude strong and sophisticated vibes, go for black nails. And for extra glam, add on some glitter.

Since black is a neutral and versatile color, it goes with any skin tone. However, if you are to add glitter, do consider the color you’re going for.

First, determine your skin tone.

The easiest way is to look at the veins in your wrist.

Vein ColorSkin Undertone
Blue or purpleCool
GreenWarm
Both, blue-green, brown, or colorlessNeutral

As a basic rule, a cool skin tone looks great with silver, while warm skin tones rock gold. And when you have a neutral undertone, you’re in luck because you’d rock both gold and silver and other colors as well.

Now that you know what undertone you have and which colors suit you perfectly, here are our favorite black nails with glitter, categorized by glitter colors!

Black and Silver Sparkle Nails

1. Night Sky

A closeup of a woman's hand with a combination of pink and black nail polish base that has glitters, dots, stars, and the moon nail designs
Image courtesy of @tiptoenailstudio1

Black and glitter will always remind us of the stars at night. In this manicure, black sparkly nails blend nicely with a light pink polish. Then dots, stars, and the moon are hand-painted on the pink nails.

2. Shooting Stars

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of silver glitters and black nail polish that has a glittery line nail designs on select nails
Image courtesy of @omayra.nails

If you think star nail art is cheesy, try this one instead. This nail set has alternating silver accents and black nails with a glittery line that resembles a comet’s tail.

3. No Fuss Glitter Nails

A woman's hands with beautiful shimmery black builder gel layered with silver glitter
Image courtesy of @spellbound.nailartistry

When you go with a simple nail design like this one, you can rock any outfit. Recreate the look with a shimmery black builder gel layered with silver glitter.

4. Stand-Out Black Tips

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of black V-cut French tips on a peach base and silver glitter nails
Image courtesy of @kikinails_ebeauty

This acrylic set has glossy black nails, a glitter-filled accent nail on each hand, and black V-cut French tips on a peach base. 

And as if that’s not enough, rhinestones placed at the cuticle up the ante of this look.

5. Eerily Elegant

A woman's hands with a nude nail polish base and matte black and glitter nail tips that has silver cross on select nails
Image courtesy of @kikinails_ebeauty

These matte black and glitter nails show a fun play on texture. The elegant matte polish looks sleek against glossy lines in what seems to be a snake-skin pattern.

What’s more, the nails are adorned with silver glitter, curved French tips, and a silver cross.

6. Two-Toned Chic

A closeup of a woman's hands with nude nail polish base and black nail polish on random places that has silver glitters
Image courtesy of @rachelsbeauty_

Nude polish is set side by side with black in random places on each nail, making the manicure look artsy. The silver glitter that outlines the colors give a clean peeled effect.

7. Sugar Dipped

A closeup of a woman's hand with black nail polish base that has silver glitters on the nail tips
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Black nails with white glitter can also look sweet. Following the sugar polish trend, this manicure has black nails with tips that are dipped in sugary glitter.

8. Celestial Nails

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of black and nude nail polish base that has deep blue glitter, stars and moon nail designs
Image courtesy of @practicallymagic_nailsbeauty

Take your black and nude nails on a space adventure with deep blue glitter.

To copy the look, paint some of your oval nails with a warm nude base and some in black polish with dark blue glitter. Pick nails to adorn with heavenly bodies.

After that, use the same black polish and blue glitter as thin French tips for the rest of the nails.

9. Grandiose Nail Art

A closeup of a woman's hand with a nude nail polish base that has black pointed arch and silver glitter deep V-cut French tips
Image courtesy of @valenciabeautynails

The pointed arch drawn using black polish reminds us of Gothic architecture, particularly church windows.

These light nude nails with silver glitter deep V-cut French tips are done using hard gel polish.

10. Ready in a Minute

A woman's hand with black nail polish base that has multicolored glitter tips
Image courtesy of @letyournailsglow_

No time to visit the nail salon? Try this quick and easy design for fabulous nails. Paint your nails with black polish and brush Sally Hansen Deep Sea Diamond over the tips.

11. Silver Mist

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of black and nude nail polish base that has silver glitter on select nails
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If you don’t want to get too glitzy, Try ombre glitter on only a few of your nails. Then complete this sophisticated look with solid glossy black nails and black French manicure.

12. Full-On Elegance

A closeup of a woman's hand with a black nail polish base that has silver glitter and snowflake accent on select nails
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

Would you believe that these aren’t fake nails? This is how beautiful your nails would look if you take care of them, starting with your cuticles.

With healthy cuticles and nails, you can do any nail art design like this glittery black look with an intricate snowflake accent.

13. Keeping It Simple

A closeup of a woman's hand with a black nail polish that has white glitter on select nails
Image courtesy of @sdsnailsandbeauty_x

Glitter is a great accent to glossy black nails, especially when the same rich base polish is used as your white glitter’s background.

These oval nails are simple, but the contrasting glittery nail gives them glam.

14. Shimmery Swirls

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of nude and black nail polish that has glitter
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

These black nails with glitter can be your everyday manicure. The understated glitter nail polish is placed in swirls on different sides, but the bigger negative space makes the nude the real star of the show.

15. Dark Winter Nails

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of nude and black nail polish base that has glitter, snowflakes and black tips nail designs
Image courtesy of @holliebedsbeauty

Winter nails can be black too, like these black and nude nails decorated with snowy glitter and black snowflakes. We also want to mention the thin black glitter French tip.

As shown, the design looks gorgeous on short square nails, but we believe it’s perfect for any nail shape.

16. Opposites Attract

A closeup of a woman's hands with nude nail polish that has black alternating swirls and glitter
Image courtesy of @katessimplynails

Express your love for abstract art with alternating swirls covered in black and glitter and others in nude. 

Everything in this nail design shows opposites, but the overall look feels cohesive.

17. Twinkle, Twinkle

A closeup of a woman's hand with a combination of light pink and black nail polish that has glitter and silver stars nail designs on select nails
Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist

Nail decals never looked this cute. The soft nude accent nails are adorned with silver stars and surrounded by equally sparkling black glitter nails.

18. Subtle Glam

A closeup of a woman's hand with a black nail polish that has gold glitters and thin glitter line
Image courtesy of @_racquelsnails

This minimalist polish with glitter-filled accent nails looks simple, but it takes a super steady hand to paint the thin glitter line. You can try this at home or you can have your nail artist do the work.

19. True Colors

A closeup of a woman's hands with black nail polish base that has multicolor splashes nail designs
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Reveal splashes of different colors underneath your black glittery polish. It’s like your once-dark world revealing your inner artist.

20. Astronomy Expert

A closeup of a woman's hand with a black nail polish that has layers of silver and holographic glitter, stars and moons
Image courtesy of @sjpolished

Achieve this nail style with black nail lacquer. Paint your short nails black, add layers of silver and holographic glitter, then stick on stars and moons.

21. Brilliant Curved Tips

A closeup of a woman's hand with pale nude and black nail polish that has white glitter
Image courtesy of @leannehaycock_

Square nude nails just got edgier with this thin glitter French tip accent. The design features double lines for unique-looking tips, and the rest of the nails feature black polish with white glitter.

22. Make a Wish

A closeup of a woman's house with a pale pink and black nail polish that has black tips, star and glitter
Image courtesy of @nails.byabb

You might want to make a wish upon a star, but we think two or four thin black stars will make your nail dreams come true. 

Add glitz to clear polish with multi-pointed stars as accents, and paint the rest in black polish with glitter.

23. Sophisticated Drama

A closeup of a woman's hands with matte black nail polish that has white glitter and glossy marble acrylic nails
Image courtesy of @omayra.nails

If you want to stand out from the crowd but still keep your grace, try matte black nails with one nail filled with white glitter. To add more glam, use a glossy marble acrylic to complete the look.

Black and Gold Glitter Nail Designs

24. Dripping Glitter

A woman's hands with black nail polish base that has gold glitter in a dripping design
Image courtesy of @gocaranzanails

For sparkly black coffin nails, you can try gold glitter painted at the cuticle in a dripping design. Finish with a topcoat so the glitter stays.

25. Delicate Starry Sky

A woman's hands with nude nail polish base that has black French tips, black and white swirls, black stars, and gold glitter nail designs
Image courtesy of @nails.by.iz_

Here’s another take on nighttime nails. These nude almond nails are accented with black French tips, black and white swirls, black stars, and gold glitter.

26. Golden Feline

A woman's hands with black nail polish that has gold glitter and animal prints nail designs
Image courtesy of @feralnailstx

Using gold glitter creates a more festive style that’s fit for a fun party. And when you add animal prints using black polish, you and your nails will roar in excitement.

27. Wild-Tipped Nails

A closeup of a woman's hand with nude nail polish that has glitter-filled black nails and fur of a leopard nail designs
Image courtesy of @valenciabeautynails

Here’s an unusual mix and match for you. Get glitter-filled black nails and paint pink accent nails with gold glitter tips that mimic the beautiful fur of a leopard.

28. Dazzling Stellar Nails

A closeup of a woman's nude and black nail polish that has golden starry accent nail and glitter
Image courtesy of @kuypernailart

The subtle gold glimmer in this glossy black manicure, no matter how faint, screams tasteful style. We love how the curved tips emphasize the ballerina shape. We also adore that golden starry accent nail in the middle.

Black Glitter With White Nail Ideas

29. A Play on Geometry

A closeup of a woman's hand with a black nail polish that has a combination of white and black polish and silver glitter
Image courtesy of @fowler08

Want this modern art nail design? Apply OPI Nail Polish in Strong Coalition, Ornament to Be Together, and Alpine Snow on your nails.

Then use a stamping polish for the stained-glass look and fill in some parts with black and silver glitter.

30. Prom Princess

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of pink and black nail polish that has tiny black and white hearts and glittery black swirls
Image courtesy of @practicallymagic_nailsbeauty

Whether you’re going to prom with a date or on your own, you’re sure to have fun at your prom when you wear this simple yet sweet manicure. 

The tiny black and white hearts and glittery black swirls painted on nude nails are perfect company. Paint the rest of your nails with black, topped with silver glitter, and you’re ready to strut out.

31. Glam Nail

A closeup of a woman's hand with a combination of nude and black nail polish that has silver glitter
Image courtesy of @nails.by.iz_

Featuring two nails in full black polish, one nail in a black French tip, two half-bare half-black nails accented with a snowflake, and everything sprinkled with silver glitter, this nail design is perfect for a New Year’s Eve party.

32. It’s All in the Patterns

A closeup of a woman's hands with black nail polish that has white stripes, dots, and silver or gold glitter
Image courtesy of @holliebedsbeauty

Black nail designs are not complete without stripes and polka dots. This multi-patterned nail art is easy to DIY.

Paint your acrylic nails with gel polish and decorate them with white stripes, dots, and silver or gold glitter.

33. Contemporary Nail Art

A closeup of a woman's hands with a combination of white and black nail polish that has silver shimmer and black lines on select nails
Image courtesy of @feralnailstx

We are swooning over this trendy nail design. There’s a mix of different elements that complement each other, like glitter with gradient effects and full white and silver shimmer.

What’s more, the black lines are a perfect, modern way to spice up the look.

34. Short Black Holiday Nails

A closeup of a woman's hands with black nail polish that has tiny black-and-white stripes and bows with two layers of glitter silver polish
Image courtesy of @nailsby_harieva

Short nails should not limit your creativity. While waiting for your nails to grow, paint them with tiny black-and-white stripes and bows. Top full black nails with two layers of glitter silver polish, and you now have party-ready nails!

Black Glitter Nails With Other Colors

35. Intergalactic Nails

A woman's hands with glittery black and sapphire nail polish that has white details and rhinestones
Image courtesy of @spellbound.nailartistry

We can’t help but gush over these glittery black and sapphire nails! The design uses clear glossy nail polish, white details, and rhinestones to complete the brilliant look.

36. Disco Glitter

A woman's hands with a black nail polish that has swirly holographic lines and multicolored glitter
Image courtesy of @omayra.nails

While gold or silver glitter is typically used for black polish, you can also go for a holographic combo. These swirly holographic lines make us feel like we’re dancing in space!

37. Gorgeous Cosmos

A closeup of a woman's hands with a black nail polish that has galaxy glitter color combination
Image courtesy of @sjpolished

You can also try the galaxy glitter color combination in a subtler way. Paint a hint of galaxy colors over a couple of black nails and top everything with sugary glitter.

38. Ethereal Outer Space

A closeup of a woman's hands with a pale pink and black nail polish that has moon, star stickers and blue glitter
Image courtesy of @bysarahnailartist

Here’s another one, but with more details. We love the galaxy colors of these moon and star stickers. It pairs well with the iridescent blue glitter on black nails.

39. Black and Gold Special Knits

A closeup of a woman's hand with black nail polish that has knitted sweater pattern and gold glitter
Image courtesy of @natalie_thedollshouse

The popular knitted sweater pattern gets an upgrade with gold glitter. The layers of clear gel add dimension to the manicure, making the nail art look more 3D.

40. Double Trouble

A closeup of a woman's hand with a combination of black and red nail polish  that has glitter
Image courtesy of @sjpolished

How about red and black? That’s double the boldness and twice the fun. This halfsies manicure features half-black, half-red nails and sprinkled with glitter all over. It’s ideal for a Saturday night out!

FAQs About Glitter Black Nail Designs

Are black nails elegant?

Yes, black nails are both elegant and mysterious. It’s a bewitching color that’s a classy and chic option when you want to make a statement using your nails.

Can you use regular glitter on your nails?

Craft and body glitters are not recommended for nails because they are too thick. If you want, you can use loose powder glitter with a fine consistency on your nails instead.

Here’s FemketjeNL showing how to use loose glitter powder on nails.

Sparkly Black Nails Look Amazing on Everyone

Black nails with glitter look sexy and classy. If you’re looking for something that would turn heads without being too much, try this chic manicure combo.

You can use silver, gold, and other colors of glitter to cover your black nails. Or you can challenge your creativity and create beautiful nail art.

The possibilities with this sparkly polish and dark base are endless. And the designs are so versatile that anyone can wear them.

Interested in Other Nail Colors?

Check out these manicure ideas:

Author

  • Rachelle Velasco

    Rachelle, is a sought-after freelance hair and makeup artist, shines particularly in the world of hair color. From subtle ombres and balayages to vibrant hues and intricate root work, she crafts unique styles tailored to individual preferences. Beyond her artistic talents, Rachelle also holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, showcasing her diverse skill set and dedication to learning.

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