Find 15 black manicure ideas for when you want a dark, moody manicure, from French tips to matte accents and glitter.

You begin by filing your nails to a point (this takes time and practice), and when you’re done, you put on some black polish. You use thin layers so that it looks good and professional.

RRP: £8.99 To recreate the looks in this roundup at home, you'll need a classic black nail polish and this one fits the bill perfectly – and like most essie nail polishes, costs under a tenner.

Place under direct light to see the full rainbow effect. Get the look: Look for a black linear holographic polish like Mooncat's Nail Polish in Cruel Mirage ($15). Florals for winter? Actually ...