As the days get shorter, the leaves change color, and the air becomes a cool, crisp breeze, the early days of the fall season are among us. Out are the bikinis and jorts, and in are the oversized chunky sweaters. Along with spooky season coming up, the fashion It Girls know one of the best accessories to tie together a cozy outfit is the perfect set of nails. More than ever, the black cherry nail trend has been taking over TikTok and Instagram timelines, and rightfully so.
The allure of the black cherry red comes from the way it compliments different colour palettes, and is neutral enough that it compliments any and every skin tone. Whether you’re pairing it with an oversized cable knit sweater or a bold fur coat, this vampy-red shade adds a sultry edge. I’ve compiled a list of the best black cherry nail ideas, so all you need is this article as your inspo for your next appointment!
- Black Cherry Cat Eye
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Perhaps my personal favorite and definitely at the top of this list is the dark cherry cat eye nails. Cat eye nails are a newer, more recent trend in nail design where the nail technician uses a special magnet tool to create a holographic, glittery effect. They appear dark from afar, but bending your fingers down reveals the subtle-yet-gorgeous cat eye effect. I myself have this set right now, and can attest that this is the highest amount of compliments I’ve ever gotten on a nail set. It’s definitely influenced me to get it redone, because it’s so timeless!
- Black Cherry Chrome
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If you’re trying to emulate casual, cool, model-off-duty vibes, black cherry chrome is the way to go. Some may believe chrome nails are a summer trend, but I think they work just as well — if not better — with fall colors like black cherry. The subtle shine paired with the sleek elegance of the red adds drama to a look like no other.
- Short Square Black Cherry
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If you’re not into the long nail trends and want something more simple, then short square black cherry nails are for you! This style combines the natural nail shape while using a rich, high-shine black cherry shade. Simple and timeless often conveys the most powerful look.
- Black Cherry Chutney By OPI
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Sometimes we don’t have time to go to the salon, and a simple polish at home does just the trick without spending a ton of money. This recommendation is a simple shout-out to the Black Cherry Chutney shade by OPI — a classic dark, purplish-hued red with a little bit of sparkle.
- Cherry Accent Nails
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Don’t want to fully commit to the black cherry being all over your nails, and want a more simple base? Cherry accent nails are the way to go. Adding a nude base and using graphics such as black cherries, ribbons, or strawberries is a classic twist on the trend. The deep pigment of the design stands out while leaving negative space in the base shade to compliment your skin tone.
- Polka Dot Black Cherry Nails
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The polka dot trend took over the summer, so who says it can’t be transitional? Using a high-gloss black cherry polish as a base with white polka dots on top creates a classic, alluring effect. It’s a chic, Sofia Richie-esque twist on the style to soften the shade but still draw attention in.
- Black Cherry Leopard Print
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This nail set is a moody spin on the Y2K animal print nails, using the classic black cherry shade as a base and adding leopard print on top. It creates a sultry, luxe feeling while it fuses together a fun pattern, evoking a high-fashion edge. This one’s for the cool girls.
- Black Cherry French Tip
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A new take on the classic French tip, why not opt for a black cherry French tip upgrade? You can do it one of two ways — either a nude base with the tips of a sultry dark cherry, or black cherry base with nude french tips. This take still gives the look of sophistication for the minimal girls by adding just the right amount of drama with a black cherry red.
- Black Cherry Mocha
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Blending together the two richest autumn shades, combining the richness of a chocolate brown with the depth of the black cherry style. The tones compliment one another in a unique way, and take a new approach to the theme of ombre nails. Not only is it a transitional style from summer to fall, it provides a more neutral approach to the trend, with warmer brown undertones.
- Black Cherry With Gold Accents
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Take your fall nails to another level with a gilded touch: gold accents with a deep, glossy black cherry base. Incorporating glittery gold rims with a dark, vampire-like base emulates the feeling of wearing jewelry on your nails, an accessorizing girl’s dream!
- Ultra Dark Vampy Black Cherry Nails
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Wanna feel like you’re Katherine Pierce from Vampire Diaries? With a high-gloss black cherry set, you’re sure to emulate her aura. A solid coat of a darker, black cherry polish with a couple extra top coats to provide the mirror-like gloss effect is the ultimate cool girl statement. It’s the manicure equivalent of a little black dress — sophisticated, perfectly gloomy, and unquestionably timeless.
- Subtle Glitter Tip Black Cherry Nails
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For just a hint of sparkle for the girls who can’t commit to full chrome, add the tiniest bit of shimmer at the ends. Not exactly a French tip, but still a play on the elegance that a tiny bit of glitter can provide without overdoing it.