Black and gold manicure is the love of many fashionistas. The shimmer of gold on a black base is pleasing to the eye and is always relevant in evening fashion. This manicure is an endless field for experimentation, because you can create a black and gold nail design in different ways - try decorating your nails with leaf foil, with stripes, gold spots or “black marble” nail art. We'll tell you which nail designs are trendy for 2022 and how fashionable it is to design a manicure in black and gold tones.
Chic black and gold jacket
A black jacket with gold is an option for lovers of classics, clear lines, restraint, but it can also have a little shine. Or, for example, in combination with your favorite milk base and glitter - it will shine beautifully on your nails. A great alternative to a French manicure is to do a moon manicure in black and gold shades.
When is such a manicure appropriate?
The luxury of gold in combination with mysterious black is not an option for every day. When choosing it for the role of everyday design, you will probably encounter difficulties in combining it with the rest of the image.
But you definitely won’t go wrong if you prefer a beautiful black and gold manicure as an accompaniment to an evening dress.
It goes perfectly with the festive atmosphere and chic outfits. Fashionistas adore it for how expensive and noble such a contrasting design looks.
Black and gold manicure design depending on the length of the nails
Gold on black nails will transform a manicure of any length. The design can look playful or luxurious.
Long nails
Long nails best emphasize femininity and attract attention.
- Note the black and gold "different hands" design,
- for prints - from checkered patterns to snake scale patterns,
- on bright stickers with inscriptions,
- black manicure with gold stripes, strokes, spots - abstraction.
Short nails
Fashion trends 2022 welcome short nail lengths. And today, the design for short nails is practically no different from long nails. The darker and shorter the length, the brighter the gold patterns look on them. A thin black and gold jacket, decorations in the form of gold stripes, foil spots or a predator pattern are the best choices.
Black and gold design for short nails
A short length is not a reason to give up the idea of treating yourself to a black and gold manicure. You can safely paint your nails with black varnish and decorate them with gold elements. Do not give up neat designs and a combination of glossy and matte finishes. Nails of this length look beautiful with additional decorations and a duet of black and gold coating. Transparent holes highlighted with a gold border, black and gold beads in the style of “caviar” manicure, vertical and diagonal shiny stripes, dots technique, gold plating and numerous similar ideas will definitely suit your taste. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Black manicure with gold foil
The most common way to decorate black nails is with silver or gold foil. It easily attaches to polish and gel polish, making your manicure seem brighter and more luxurious. As an option for a new manicure, consider this very fashionable nail design.
Long nails with black french
If the protruding edge of the nail is more than 3 mm, then in a black jacket there are more opportunities for them: the “smile” can be chosen in any shape, and the nail itself can be shaped in different ways. The trend is oval nail shapes with a non-standard “smile” shape; it is also important to combine a moon manicure and a French manicure in one design. Regardless of the background of a black French coat, both matte and gloss are suitable for long nails.
Black manicure with gold glitter
Glitter will decorate your nails regardless of their length and shape - you just need to choose a fashionable design. For example, it could be a black and gold French corner, a manicure with negative space and sparkles, focusing only on the thumb.
Black and gold manicure for long nails
Long nails are a luxurious decoration for any girl that attracts attention and arouses admiration. However, it is important to remember that this is not the most practical solution, so it is worth considering if you lead an active lifestyle. Due to the fact that at such a length there is enough space for work, it is possible to embody your most different and original ideas on your nails. In the case of black and gold manicure, you can note designs using various decors, and all kinds of designs, stamping and stickers will look amazing on long nails.
Black manicure with gold rhinestones
All nail designs have their own characteristics and mood in their design. Believe me, rhinestones on a black finish can look very stylish and absolutely on trend. Both silver and gold can now be included in your manicure, not only for an evening out, but also in everyday life.
Stripes in manicure
An important rule - if you apply a black shade as the main one, do it very carefully.
If you apply the black tint incorrectly, then absolutely all the imperfections of your nails will be visible.
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For short nails with a square shape, you need to step back a little from the edge of the nail. This trick will visually narrow your nail plate and lengthen your nails.
Remember that black with golden stripes at the top of the nail plate does not look very nice on very short nails. Visually, your hands will not look very neat or attractive with such a manicure.
If you want to make such a black and gold manicure, it is recommended to draw a thin golden thread. Then the nail will look more elegant.
When drawing on your own, you can use a special stencil that will help divide the nail into several parts.
The golden stripe in the middle of the nail looks very beautiful and elegant. There will be a black tint on both sides of this strip.
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Matte black manicure with gold decoration
The complete or partial absence of glossy shine is very popular in nail designs, and black manicure is no exception. This effect is easy to do yourself - buy a black matte polish or top coat. And also among the hottest options from nail artists is adding unusual details to a matte background. For example, fragments of gold foil - it looks stylish and attracts attention.
Current nail shapes
The first step when choosing a manicure is to think about the future shape of your nails. The form is an exclusively individual choice, but such a choice can be based on fashion and the relevance of the forms. Consumers have nails of completely different lengths, but some shapes simply cannot be made on short nails, while others will look ridiculous on long ones. Universal shapes that can fit nails of any length include: oval, rounded, square, and almond-shaped. All of these shapes add femininity and lightness to the hands and look natural. For short nails, more natural shapes are suitable; it’s easy to determine the one that’s right for you by the curve of the cuticle - the ideal shape for you will be a mirror image of it. For long nails, the choice is a little larger, but the most popular this season are: almond, ballerina, stiletto and pipe.
Black and green manicure with gold
Green tones - from neon to olive - are on trend. If the dense black color of the varnish is heavy, then the best solution would be to combine it with green shades and gold decor. See examples in our selection of photos.
Reverse French or Moonlight
The highlight of a manicure with holes or a French manicure “on the contrary” is the presence of a shaped highlight in the place of the lunula with color or decorative materials. The more the hole stands out, the more spectacular the manicure will look. For this version of the French jacket, it is better to make the hole in black, and choose the background color to suit your taste: contrasting or dark in any color scheme.
Reverse French
The original version of the French “on the contrary” can be obtained using black glitter or rubbing; it is also useful to cover the hole area with rhinestones, broths, etc.
Reverse black French with decor
Design with drawings and patterns
To make the design unique, it would be appropriate to decorate your nails with paintings or interesting ornaments. The basis for this manicure is a black French manicure; drawings and patterns can be placed on each nail, but more often this is done on selective nails - the middle and ring nails.
Black jacket with a pattern
Floral (flower) motifs, geometric shapes and figures, and lines are relevant as patterns. Images in manicure can be anything: from stamping to complex paintings in various themes. Various color combinations are acceptable, and decorative materials are used to enhance the effect.
Black French jacket with designs Drawings on nails
Manicure with flowers
The presence of floral-themed designs on the nails makes the manicure softer and more romantic. Draw flowers of different sizes and in different styles. Floral designs in bright colors will go well with a black jacket, but a floral painting to match the manicure will be an effective addition.
Floral black French
In order not to draw flowers yourself, you can apply them using the stamping method, use stickers or stencils.
Nail art with stones
Pebbles will enhance any manicure if you place them in adequate quantities and choose high-quality material. The most popular and spectacular pebble for nail art is Swarovski. This decor will give your manicure an alluring shine and luxury, but the result also depends on the background of the black jacket. To brightly highlight stones in a design, it is worth choosing dark shades of the main color, and to give a delicate manicure gloss and shine - light ones.
Black jacket with Swarovski stones
In addition to formed stones, liquid stones can also be used for decoration in manicure. In essence, such a stone is a sculptural gel, which is applied in several layers using stained glass gel or colored gel polish. Not all nails are decorated with such stones, but selectively, then the manicure will look neat and unobtrusive.
Black jacket with liquid stones
Broken glass
It is popular to create the effect of shards or broken glass on nails using pieces of mica, which can be easily placed on nails with different coating materials. If you choose transparent varnish as a background, then such a manicure will not look very catchy. For a bright design with broken glass, you should choose a background that is more saturated and contrasting with the tip of the nail.
Black French jacket “broken glass”
After laying out an applique of mica pieces on the nail, a transparent coating is applied over the design. In some cases, use glitter polish to add shine to your nails.
Transparent base
To achieve a discreet and stylish manicure, the trend is to use a transparent glossy coating as a base/background, while the black edge of the nail stands out in quite a contrast. To give the manicure a special twist, choose a black shiny tip of the nail. This can be done using glitter, rubbing, or glitter polish.
Black jacket with transparent base
Glossy transparent varnish, which covers the nail as a base, gives volume to the nail plate. It is also important to use matte varnishes: transparent for the base, black for the “smile”. For an even and beautiful “smile”, use white stripes (stencils), if you cannot make it beautiful with your own efforts.
Sequins and rhinestones
The use of rhinestones and sparkles of different sizes and colors is popular in any design. Black French looks great with such shiny decor. Can be used as an additional decoration to drawings or as an independent decor. The shimmering effect on the nails looks interesting; for this purpose, choose the color of sparkles and rhinestones to match the manicure.
Black jacket with glitter Black jacket with rhinestones
Among the materials, it is worth choosing glitter if you need to cover the nail with a dense layer of sparkles, for a light shiny effect - varnish containing glitter or dry sparkles, which can be sprinkled on the manicure at the desired intensity. Small rhinestones are convenient to use to replace the entire nail plate, create a pattern, etc. Large rhinestones are not recommended to be placed on natural nails, as they can simply fall off.
Black and white manicure with gold
Black and white manicure is a favorite theme for designing nails in a classic style, for example, a black French manicure. But now it’s geometry, abstract, animal prints, textures. They can be seen on short and long nails. This nail design will take the lead in the trends of 2022. And don’t limit yourself to the classic design of a French jacket - experiment, try to make a predatory print, add fragments of gold leaf and sparkles to the design.
Black nail designs with silver for different nail lengths
For short
Nail art masters are increasingly promoting naturalness. They prove that any design can be done on short nails while maintaining the beauty and health of the nail plate.
A neat manicure with a charcoal-silver coating will look aesthetically pleasing on any hands.
Important information: preparation of nails for coating is mandatory - removing the cuticle, leveling the nail plate, adjusting the shape. Otherwise, the dark varnish will lie unevenly.
A manicure on short nails does not mean cutting them off at the root. It is impossible to implement an idea in an excessively short length. The master simply won’t be able to fix the varnish firmly. If your nails are like this now, then it’s better to wait a little so that the master has something to work with.
For long
Black polish on long nails looks gloomy, so the predominant color should be silver. Silver on a black background can be worn for a special event. However, this is a matter of taste and personal preference.
Black and yellow manicure
The golden effect can be achieved not only through shiny decor and metallic varnishes. Of course, you can always go for a black and yellow manicure. Due to yellow designs, black nails look more interesting, the design is more voluminous - this is an ideal solution for long nails. This effect can be achieved with orange varnish (photo 2), and there is a large selection of designs.
Gold patterns on a black surface: spectacular design ideas
You can't even imagine how stunning golden patterns look on a deep black base. Geometric shapes or unusual abstract designs, the finest gold lace or flowers, ethnic motifs or any similar images can be applied to the nails using a thin brush, using ready-made stickers or using the stamping technique. These design ideas will ideally complement both everyday and festive looks.
Manicure with black and gold marble
Marble manicure is distinguished by unusual combinations of free-form stains, sometimes with small notes of gold inclusions, which perfectly complement the unique nail design. In this case, the background color can be not only black or black and white. If you like expressive nail art, shades of green, blue and burgundy are suitable for the base.
Tips for the perfect manicure
- Black varnish can play a great role in visually lengthening the nail plates. This effect is guaranteed if you step back slightly from the side edges of the nail when applying.
- The black base should a priori lie perfectly and there is no place for compromises here! The fact is that this insidious color can highlight any unevenness and unkemptness. Also, the slightest movement to the side when applying dark varnish will doom the manicure to failure.
- Dark varnish has a rich pigment that can leave a mark. To prevent this from happening, first coat your nails with a transparent base.
- The ideal look for such a manicure will be in dark colors.
Fashionable manicure options for different nail shapes
Black and gold manicure with designs
Fans of designs on nails will definitely appreciate designs with sliders and stamping techniques, when the black coating is decorated with patterns, fashionable scenes, and all kinds of patterns. For example, this year the trend is predatory prints, abstraction, minimalism, graffiti, textures, and floristry. The designs can have a white/yellow gold sparkle effect, made from foil.
French combined with black and gold
For this magnificent combination, golden glitter is used, which must be applied to a colorless base. Alternatively, you can use a ready-made polish that already contains gold shimmer, or mix the glitter with the base in advance.
It would be appropriate to do a similar New Year's black and gold manicure.
The nails must be painted black. After it dries, you should draw a “smile” on the tip of the nail. Alternatively, you can use a sponge to create something similar to a gradient. If necessary, you can use adhesive tape.
In this version, the nail is covered with golden varnish. In this case, the tips of the nails must be outlined with black varnish. A black and gold manicure looks very beautiful on short nails (it is advisable that they be approximately medium in length).
The marigolds are covered with a colorless base. They do a French manicure with black color or any other variants of it - lunar, oblique, with a semicircle and others.
After the black color has completely dried, you can start painting golden patterns, stripes or animal prints. If desired, you can simply paint the inner line of our jacket with a golden color.
A more original version of the French version is to apply shades alternating them. For example, one nail is black, the other is golden.
The base in this option is chosen in nude colors. If this option is very bold for you, you can do a couple of golden marigolds.
It is not recommended to do a manicure with a black base for girls who have a very light skin tone. Visually, the hands will look like the hands of a sick person.
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