Black pedicure is one of the most popular decor trends. Black is a versatile color that looks amazing on feet. If a black manicure looks catchy and requires experience in creating, then any girl can do a dark pedicure.
When talking about a black pedicure, we mean not only a single-color coating of nails with gel polish. This includes hundreds of original nail art in dark colors: with rhinestones, painted, French and lunar designs. We invite you to get acquainted with the TOP 8 stylish ideas for black pedicure 2019-2020.
#1 Solid black pedicure: a simple and stylish solution
Black pedicure is a classic nail design. It goes with any outfit and shoes. Dark pedicure looks great with black, silver, red and beige shoes.
A black pedicure will look beautiful and neat only on well-groomed and carefully prepared nails. Dark shades tend to “expose” minor flaws in nails: cracks, abrasions, etc.
Photo examples
Here are a few more examples demonstrating that a black pedicure can be not at all gloomy, but unusual and relevant for any holiday.
Black pedicure allows you to apply various designs, use rhinestones and sparkles. It emphasizes neatness and well-groomed nails, being a successful addition to any look.
#2 Black pedicure with white: chic contrasting nail art
The combination of black and white is the best thing you can come up with for nail design. As for pedicure, do nail art with white lace decor on a black background, geometric nail art, French and lunar design in black and white.
The thumb is usually used for decoration. The space of the nail allows you to place simple monograms, dots, mehendi, etc. on it. The white pattern looks great on the matte surface. If desired, decorate the pattern with white acrylic powder.
#3 Black French pedicure: classic nail design
A French jacket in black looks harmonious and stylish. The design visually elongates the nails, making them neater and more elegant. Black French is best done in a glossy finish with the addition of rhinestones or bouillons.
A black jacket can be combined not only with a classic pink shade, but also with other tones that are not applicable in manicure. For example, to complement black, use blue, gold, silver, beige, and cream shades. Place the rhinestones in the root zone so that they do not interfere while walking.
Do not use large rhinestones for pedicures. They will quickly lose their attractive appearance, peel off from the nail, and get in the way when wearing closed shoes.
How to do it right at home
Black, like almost any pedicure, can be done at home.
What you need
- File;
- degreaser;
- base varnish;
- black varnish;
- any other varnish to your taste, if you want to make any design;
- cotton pads;
- fixative
Pedicure stages
- The first step is to remove nail polish (if any).
- Wash your feet thoroughly with soap or shower gel.
- Next, fill the foot bath with hot (within tolerance) water and lower your feet into it, you can add a couple of drops of some essential oil.
- Steam the legs.
- After the feet are steamed, clean them with pumice stone and foot scrub.
- Next, we begin trimming cuticles and hangnails. If your feet are not steamed enough, then lower them into hot water for a while.
- We begin to file the toenails. They should be as smooth and neat as possible. It is important to avoid creating sharp corners, otherwise the nails may eventually grow into the skin. We trim the nails with a nail file so that they are even.
- If you have peeling on your nails, then you need to treat them with a buff.
- After all the manipulations, rub the legs with a nourishing cream and give it time to absorb.
Stages of applying varnish
- We treat already filed and neat nails with a degreasing agent.
- Apply a thin layer of base coat and let it dry.
- Next, apply black polish to each nail.
- If you've gone a little overboard, soak a cotton swab or cotton pad in nail polish remover and remove the excess.
- We finish by covering the nails with a fixative. This way you will extend the durability of your coating.
- If you have come up with any design, then we do it before applying the fixer.
- Let the varnish dry for some time.
#4 Black jacket with inlay
Rhinestone inlay always looks attractive and beautiful. The shimmer of small stones becomes visually brighter when combined with dark shades. Carefully consider the placement of rhinestones before creating a pedicure. Choose small stones that can be combined into a complete composition or use ready-made sets with rhinestones and bouillons of different sizes.
Rhinestones are usually arranged like this:
- on the thumb in the root zone
- on small fingers with a continuous layer - inlaid
- highlighting patterns, for example, floristry, geometry, lace, etc.
Pedicure with star rhinestones
Semi-formal dress code will decorate and complement the design with star rhinestones. This is especially appropriate when presenting professional awards. To create the impression of volume, before attaching the rhinestones, lightly sprinkle the place where they will be with silver glitter. Then stars and, at the last moment, small rhinestones are placed. This is necessary to create the illusion of the Milky Way.
#5 Black pedicure with design
Despite the small space of the nail plates, you can still use the design in a pedicure. In this case, it is worth considering the width of the nails, the volume of the pattern itself and the selected shades.
Looks great in combination with black:
- lace decor - these can be simple monograms drawn with a manicure brush, mehendi patterns with dots and a pattern extended to the edge of the nail
- sliders – floristry, inscriptions, geometry are on trend. You can use any shades: pink, blue, silver and others. They will refresh your nail art and focus attention on the drawing and design in general.
- geometry - use dots, cubes, checkered patterns: houndstooth, tartan and others
Don't put too much design on your nails. This will make it look cheap and ridiculous. Create a simple design on your big toe and cover the rest of your nails with plain black gel polish.
#6 Stylish black pedicure with kamifubuki
Kamifubuki are small shiny granules of different shapes and colors. They go well with both light and dark tones. But against a black background, colored, gold or silver kamifubuki looks much more interesting. They give your manicure a festive touch, shimmer and sparkle beautifully.
A design with kamifubuki will help out those girls who do not want to do voluminous nail art on their nails. Use round granules for manicure, in the form of a diamond and triangles. With the latter you can create interesting geometric nail art and designs using stained glass technique.
#7 Black pedicure with red
The combination of black and red is successfully used in manicure to create geometric and other nail art. The tandem of these shades really looks unusual and bright. As for pedicure, there are several options for nail decoration:
- monochromatic coating of black and red - with shades alternating on each finger
- design with red color - it can be floristry, lace, and, of course, geometry. In geometric nail art, you can add white to make the design look more voluminous and complex.
- black pedicure with red glitter is an excellent solution for holiday nail art. Glitter is an excellent substitute for rhinestones, kamifubuki and other shiny decor.
Semi-formal dress code
At semi-formal events, ladies should dress in a manner that can be described as elegant and discreet. This is a cocktail or casual dress, trousers or a skirt with a blouse.
For this style, discreet shades of beige, gray or calm pink are often chosen.
The color of your nails should not be flashy and at the same time make a good impression. A simple jacket is indispensable here. A pedicure with black rhinestones is suitable, with which you can decorate any emblem.
#8 Black pedicure with foil
Foil is often used to create simple decorations. Every girl can work with foil. All that is needed to create a design is to make an impression on a sticky layer of gel polish. To do this you will need transfer manicure foil. Use holographic, silver, gold foil.
Foil looks great on a dark matte surface. Make an impression with foil on the thumb, and cover the rest with a uniform layer of gel polish. The design with foil does not require additional decor. In pedicure, such an addition will be unnecessary, since the limited space of the nail plate does not always allow this.
Black pedicure is a classic solution for women of any age. It looks strictly and concisely, combined with many shades and decor. Black nail designs can be used both in summer and winter and will look appropriate and beautiful in every season.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, such a pedicure has its advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, we will look at them now.
Advantages
- Designs with black varnish are universal and look chic both in summer and winter;
- If you perform a pedicure with high-quality varnishes, they can help strengthen your nails and protect them from brittleness and delamination;
- Even a beginner can make designs with black varnish;
- has no contraindications;
- clearly and evenly applied to the surface of the nail;
- These designs have an affordable price for execution in professional salons.
Flaws
- black polish begins to peel off nails faster than others, so there is a need to redo it more often;
- Due to poor-quality varnish and without using a base for varnish, the surface of the nails may dry out.
