Top 10 Black and White Nails Design

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Separately, stark, crisp, white and mysterious, bold, black is stunning– put them together and all bets are off. Simply put, the combination of black and white is a minimalist dream come to life. And in our humble opinion, the opposing hues are especially eye-catching when worn on nails.

Black-and-white nails are never-fail classics, and luckily, there is a never-ending abundance of nail inspo to fuel your obsession. While the neutral shades are synonymous with simplicity, they don’t necessarily create a basic end result. If anything, the most statement-blaring manicures are often a take on the good ‘ole classic combo.

Negative Space Hearts

Nude nails with black-and-white negative space heart designs
 

Forget what they say—there’s nothing wrong with wearing your heart on your tips.

Lunar Lengths

Short black nails with white moon phase designs
 

For those with a weakness for all things astrology, take note. This black-and-white moon phase nail design is everything.

Curved Stripes

Black nails with white curved stripes
 

Keep it simple this season with a polished application of black highlighted by a stoic diagonal streak of white. So simple, so chic. 

Teeny Stars

Black-and-White Nail Designs Stars

Sometimes a stunning black-and-white nail look is as simple as gluing a few tiny stars to the base of each nail.

Black and White Half Moons

Black-and-white manicure with half-moon designs
 

Love the negative-space nail art trend? This manicure idea nails the look with black, white, and clear polishes in half-moon shapes.

Celestial Inspiration

White nails with black celestial-inspired designs on the ring fingers
 

Why paint your nails exclusively black or white when you can create statement nails with an application of black and chrome glitter or a celestial-inspired print?

Statement Nail

Rounded white nails with a statement black nail design at the ring finger
 

An all-white nail look complemented by one intricate geometric statement nail makes for a mani that’s one part dramatic and one part understated.

Cow Print

Rounded nails with black-and-white cow print design all over
 

Cow print may be one of the most fun ways to jazz up a black-and-white nail design, and it couldn’t be more on-trend.

White Tiger Print

Short nails with black-and-white tiger print designs
 

Want to try an animal print that’s a little different from what’s everywhere now? White tiger print is as sophisticated as it is wild, and if you’re a fan of zebra print, this is the perfect way to switch it up.

Pretty Kitties

Nude nails with black-and-white cat designs at the cuticle
 

If you’re one for a touch of whimsy on your tips, why not accent your nails with contrasting cats? The cool black-and-white palette keeps it neutral enough to be office-approved.