Nails with Black Tips: 35+ Gorgeous Looks to Copy

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If you’re looking for a timeless manicure that fits every occasion or even everyday wear, then look no further than nails with black tips!

This new modern take on the classic French manicure is gaining momentum on social media, and we have collected over 35 of the best ideas to show you how you can do them.

Nails with black tips come in a variety of different styles, and the good news is that they will suit any nail shape or any nail length, so no matter if you have super long coffin nails or natural short nails, you can make them work and look beautiful.

In this article, we are sharing a simple step-by-step tutorial if you want to create nails with black tips at home, followed by a video tutorial and roundup of our favorite styles from Instagram!

Enjoy!

How to Create Nails with Black Tips

French tips are one of those nail designs that’s pretty easy to create at home, with a bit of practice.

  • start with a clean and polished nail, to avoid any dust or mess getting onto your painted nails
  • paint the whole nail with a neutral base color, such as beige, light pink or light white
  • using nail artist stickers, place them on the nail right under where you want to paint your tips – this way you will have a clean and defined line when you paint your tips with black nail polish
  • the next step is creating those tips – simply use any black nail polish to go over the tips, be careful not to run over the stickers into the base color
  • once you’re done, seal the whole masterpiece with a layer of a clear nail polish

Video Tutorial: Nails with Black Tips

If you would like to try creating this look at home, take a look at this video that will guide you step by step.

YouTube video

Our Picks: 37+ Best Ideas for Nails with Black Tips

Below are some of the best examples of nails with black tips on a variety of different nail sizes and shapes, as well as natural nails with black tips – when selecting the manicure design, just keep in mind what your own nail size and shape may be, as some of these don’t work with too long or too short nails.

If you want more inspiration from the same featured nail artist, we have included their Instagram bio under each image.

1. Simple and Elegant Black Tip Nails

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jessieminter_nailsandtraining

2. Acrylic Black Tip Nail Designs

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3. Double Line Black Tips Nails

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bramhall_nailsx

4. Coffin Black Nail Tips

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surin_allurenailbar

5. Black and White Almond Nails with Silver Nail Art

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amour.2y

6. Clear Nails with Black Tips

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thesalonnailsandco

7. Black Nail Tip Designs with Gemstones

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lilysnail_bar

8. Monochrome Nail Designs Black Tips

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thuha_24286

9. Heart Shaped Black Tip Nail Design

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ohmynails.kc

10. Black Tip Nails Design on Shorter Nails

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jorjahuntmua

11. Two Layer Natural Nail With Black Tips

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makeupbylouisahellyer

12. Extended Nails with Black Tips

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nails_by_jacqueline_p

13. White Nails With Black Tips

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rsnailslounge

14. Glitter Black Tip Nail Ideas

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dnailsbar_mel

14. Arrow Shaped Clear Nails Black Tips

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sarasaetherbeauty

15. Gold Glitter Nail Designs With Black Tips

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high_class_nails

16. Winter Nails Black Tip Manicure

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kiki.blueeyes

17. Bold Statement Black Tips Nail Designs

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nails.by.rachel2021

18. Thin French Nails With Black Tips

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anna_naileducator

19. Minimalist Nails Black Tips

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_thegellab

20. Short Nails With Black Tips

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misssa_ra

21. Arrow Shape Black French Tip Nails

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liannailsfourthave

22. Glitter Base French Manicure With Black Tips

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milanasnailstudio

23. White Outline on Almond Nails

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nailpromb

24. Smoke Nail Art Black Tips

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mintynailsfi

25. Rounded Nail Black Tips

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the_nail_girl_lowestoft_

26. Crossed Nail Tip Designs Black French

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lknails.dronfield

27. Nail Designs Black Tip with Half Moon

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the_nail_girl_lowestoft_

28. Blended Manicure With Black Tips

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americannails_biggleswade

29. Glitter Black Tips On Nails

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nebeautylounge

30. Minimalist Black Nail Tips Ideas

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bycamilla_d

31. Black Nails Tips with White Frame

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nailsbynd

32. Black Tip Design Nails with Silver Frame

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harleybeautysalon

33. Matte and Glossy Black Tip Nails Short Style

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cosynailslaunceston

34. Mismatched Black Nail Tip Ideas

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nailpromb

35. Black Tip Nails With Design

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clawsbyannalise

36. White Nails Black Tips

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andreeas.corner

37. Modern Black Tip Short Nails

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nails_by__carla

38. Long Almond Nails with Black Tips

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taras.beautyroom

39. Pink Base Color Black Tipped Nails

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livslacquer
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Lindsey is a professional nail and make up artist, specializing in special occasion nails and make up. She is based in Utah, US and owns a small beauty salon with her business partner. She loves writing about the art and craft of nail artistry and is excited about discovering new nail trends.

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