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The holidays are barely over, and for dedicated beauty-lovers, that means only one thing: It's time to start planning your New Year's Eve look.
And if you're a little ~strange and usual~ and need some nail art ideas with a little edge, I've got you covered. Here are 33 gorgeously dark nail art ideas that any goth queen will love — and they're all beyond perfect for New Year's Eve.
These glorious talons look like black opals.
And of course, ~dark and mysterious~ holo nails are always an option.
Keep it classic with matte red claws and a bedazzled accent finger — because hey, who doesn't want to sparkle and shine?
These liquid goth nails are PURE Dementor magic. I could totally ring in 2018 with fingernails this spooky.
You can always skip the sparkle and go for a two-toned magical look — like this flawless lined nail art.
Chrome moons and tips make EVERYTHING a party. Or a summoning.
Can you even HANDLE how flawless these black latex-like nails look? And the crystals, too? Be still, my undead heart.
Holo-bat nails! Spooky AND shiny!
When in doubt, black glitter is ALWAYS a good choice.
But brights can be perfect for evil queens, too. This shimmery blue is the color of a witches' spell.
Black chevrons on the moon and tip? Sleek, elegant, festive.
Add a red crystal to the nail bed for even MORE New Year's Evil.
Pay homage to your favorite goth queens with a customized nail art portrait!
Combine deep, rich colors with glitter and negative space to bring in 2018 with a bang.
Cherry red nails with black tips = a CLASSIC goth NYE look, and one that literally anyone can do themselves.
This glitter gradient is the perfect manicure for pastel goths.
A beige to black feather gradient is the perfect way to say "2017 was a trashfire, but from it I shall rise."
Gold leaf with abstract linework is gorgeous enough to turn ANY party into the best party.
This nail art has EVERYTHING. Clear acrylic tips? Black glitter? Skeleton portraits? Absolutely.
Magical. Black. Marble.
Basic black polish makes the bright purple mixed glitter REALLY pop.
Any occasion is the right occasion for dripping black claws.
And hey, since New Year's comes but once a year, why not hire a professional to get REALLY elaborate with it?
Go to town with a detail brush and some crystals for the sleekest nail art of all time.
Powder pink with glitter may *seem* sweet and innocent... the dagger-sharp crosses prove this manicure is anything but.
A crescent moon is the perfect touch to the glittery nails of your dreams.
Stripes, hearts, glitter, and flames — oh my!
This gray and gold set is TOO perfect, I can't handle it.
Glittery graveyard nails? Why not?
Beetle-green flake polish overtop a creamy black base will give you a literally killer mani.
Neon purple holo over a deep shade will give you crystal nails as dark as your soul.
A skull-shaped stone is the easiest way to take your nails into another dimension.
And if you REALLY want to go nuts? Use clear polish to stick a bunch of crystals all over your nails. Because too much is never really enough, is it?
