Gothic Nails

Mixing textures like glitter, matte and shine is a sure fire way to get an edgy look. Combine black with a taupe color for an unexpected color mix, complete the look with a few rhinestones for a touch of glam.

Deep purple is a gorgeous color that fully embodies the gothic look, especially when it’s combined with matte black. Mix it up with different designs on each nail to elevate the color combination for a gothic vibe.

Love all black? A matte finish adds instant goth appeal to nails but if you want to spice up your go-to color add some deep purple to the base of the nail for a subtle ombre look.

This is the epitome of spring meets gothic style. Lighten up the darkness with a nude color as the foundation color and add the gothic vibe with black rhinestones in fun designs.

Isn’t this gorgeous? We love the varying finishes of each nail. When all the nails are black, add depth with different textures on each.

We’ll never get tired of a gorgeous ombre nail. Give the illusion of long dimension to your nails with ombre that goes from black to white for a gothic look.

Clear space is a big trend in the nail world this year and this is a great example of making it gothic. Leave some of the nail clear and fade into black to combine ombre with gothic nail style.

We’re in awe of this gothic nail art! It’s so modern and edgy. Clear nails with black design added is pure perfection if you ask us.

Traditionally gothic style is often associated with crosses, skulls, etc. These are giving us coffin vibes, in the most chic way possible. Adding metallic gold to black is always a winning combination, too.

Corsets aren’t just for fashion anymore. The best part of these corsets is you can breathe AND sit down comfortably. That’s a win in our minds. Keep it classic with red and black to let the design pop.

This is a great gothic nail design to use as inspiration. Make the base matte black and simply choose your favorite gothic inspired symbols to place on each nail. Mix it up like they did here or keep each nail the same.

Such a unique way to rock black nails in a modern, gothic way. Leaving some blank space at the base of the nail and added a shiny triangle completely transforms an otherwise basic black nail design.

Glow in the dark nails?! Yep! You’ve probably seen glow in the dark shoes on social media, bring the trend into your gothic nail art with this look. Break up the glow polish with black symbols added to the mix for that extra goth vibe.

Gold embellishments have never looked better if you ask us. Adding traditionally gothic style embellishments to black nails will give you the most fashionable gothic nails. DIY this with nail glue and any embellishments you love – find them online!

Red and black is a gorgeous gothic nail art color combo. Take the colors to a new level with rhinestones and other embellishments added to the mix.

Your friends will be green with envy with gothic nail art like this. Add fun pops of green to black nails with stripes and dripping paint to maintain the gothic look.

Stiletto shaped nails give you an opportunity to really have fun with an edgy nail look that encompasses the gothic nail look. Holographic and iridescent polishes are everywhere this year, this nail art is a stunning way to combine trend with gothic on your nails.

Add just a touch of the iridescent look to your gothic nails with just one nail in the holographic polish. Create depth and balance to the design with the combination of matte black nails on the rest.

Hearts aren’t just for the girly girl, they can get a gothic twist with a nail design like this. Matte finish polish always provides an edgy look. Get the best of both world with nail art like this.

Stars and moons are often used to represent gothic style. Make it easy on yourself and keep your nails simple in matte black and paint the symbols in white over the top. Use stencils to make it easy to DIY at home.