Black Cherry Nails Will Never Not Look Expensive

When it comes to mani shades, nail artists say the same thing: Milky pink rules spring and summer, but black cherry nails rule the fall and winter seasons.

While the classics may be anticipated, it doesn't make them any less stunning. That's why a knitted roll-neck and perfectly fitting jeans or a T-shirt and blazer combo will never go out of style. Basics done well will always look polished and expensive.

Of course, we saw cherry nails taking off earlier this year in a trend that was a cutesier, featuring dinky cherry fruits painted onto nails for some summer nail art. Heading into winter, however, things are looking a lot more sophisticated and grown-up.

What are black cherry nails?

Like the name suggests, black cherry nails mimic the color of black cherries. They fall somewhere between a dark red and a deep purple, so within the trend you can tailor the perfect shade to your skin tone and desired aesthetic.

One of the most famous examples of a black cherry nail color is Chanel's Rouge Noir (which, translated, means red black), but there are plenty of renditions, including salon-only shades like Love Potion, Pinotage, and Beauty of Perfection from Bio Sculpture. Or shades like OPI Dark Cherry Chutney or CND Black Cherry, which you can get in gel form from the salon or in a traditional nail polish to use at home, or Essie's Bordeaux, which you can pick up from Boots.

Why choose black cherry nails?

Black is a neutral that goes with everything, but black cherry adds a little extra warmth while still keeping things vampy and simple enough to work with your entire wardrobe. It tends to work beautifully with moodier autumn and winter color palettes. It picks up on the colors of the leaves turning dark in autumn, and it lends itself to festive shades while still feeling very chic.

How to wear black cherry nails?

We love the color worn all over and extra glossy on short nails, but it can work beautifully on all lengths, and we've also seen it remixed and applied as an accent or alongside a French tip. Ahead, see some of our favorite ways to wear black cherry nails.

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