The classic French manicure may seem like a totally boring, overdone style of nail art, but there's a new gothic twist.
We are so here for dark nails that exude that gothic mood we all feel once in a while. Before spring hits and florals and pastels are all the rage, get out your dark-hearted thoughts with an all-black manicure. The French moon manicure is basically a French manicure, but with black lining instead of white.
These are some of the best versions of the style on Instagram.
These black tips look so glossy and luxe.
A French manicure became popular in the '70s and had a resurgence in the early '00s. These darker versions are anything but dull. The chic, black outlines look sleek and edgy.
I love the negative space on this design.
Why stop with outlining the tips of your nails when you can add another design at the base? These nails are so cool and look best on ultra-long fingernails. The artist shared a before-and-after shot that shows how much they've improved on this design.
If you're not ready for an all-black look, then add in a few white lines.
Brighten up the style with a few white accent lines. These accentuate the shape of these oval nails and make them look extra long and dainty. Plus, it gives a cool geometric vibe to a classic style.
I'm obsessed with these geometric, asymmetrical nails.
The triangular shape at the tip of the nails is highlighted even further with the splash of gold glitter. These nails are anything but basic. Add some gold jewelry for an even flashier style.
Simplicity is key.
These two unbalanced lines give such a cool and chic design. This is so simple to pull off and yet looks extremely complex and dignified. All you need to re-create this look is a steady hand and maybe some Scotch tape.
Add some glitter for a glamorous look.
The negative space is key for these nails. Add a line of glitter over the black at the tip and outline the base of your nails for a balanced and gothic style.
The fanciest French manicure would feature the Coco Chanel logo.
The accent design here is an elegant Coco Chanel label with black tips. "All nail techs know that painting a French on yourself is a special type of sadistic…," the artist writes in their Instagram caption. These look so clean.
Add a few gems for a totally extra look.
These aren't quite so edgy, but still classy and elegant. This artist took the style and added their own flair with floral designs and jewels.
