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Surrender to Your Dark Side With These 15 Black Nail Polishes

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Black nail polish is arguably one of the most wearable shades because it looks great with all skin tones and ensembles. The inky hue looks chic on short, square nails and vampy on long stiletto-shaped ones, and truly never goes out of style.

With the best formulas, a single swipe will give you opaque, deep colour that will be resistant to chips and scratches. You don't have to pick just one polish either. Your collection deserves at least a few in glossy, matte, and multidimensional shimmery hues.

Ahead, check out the best black nail polishes to bring out your dark side.

The Best Black Nail Polishes

The wide brush of the O.P.I Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx ($11) gives you an opaque finish with a single coat.

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O.P.I Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx
$11
from target.com
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Essie Nail Polish in Licorice

Make the Essie Nail Polish in Licorice ($6) a staple in your vast collection of colours.

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Essie Nail Polish in Licorice
$6
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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Pure Black

Just like a little black dress, the Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Pure Black ($28) will work for all occasions.

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Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Pure Black
$28
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Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear

The Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear ($28) makes it hard to chip a nail even when doing dishes.

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Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear
$28
from sallyhansen.com
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UO Nail Polish

The UO Nail Polish in Black ($5) swipes on smoothly and has a saturated formula.

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UO Nail Polish in Black
$5
from urbanoutfitters.com
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The Best Black Shimmery Nail Polishes

The Zoya Nail Polish in Storm ($10) has micro-fine holographic glitter and goes on completely opaque.

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Zoya Nail Polish in Storm
$10
from zoya.com
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ILNP Cityscape

The ILNP Cityscape ($10) has flecks of holographic glitter that reflect a rainbow of hues in direct light.

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ILNP Cityscape
$10
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Smith and Cult Nail Polish in Dirty Baby

The Smith and Cult Nail Polish in Dirty Baby ($18) contains superfine silver glitter, making it a glamorous choice for a formal occasion or date night.

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Smith and Cult Nail Polish in Dirty Baby
$18
from smithandcult.com
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Ella and Mila in Black Magic

The bold, chunks of glitter in Ella and Mila in Black Magic ($11) make this polish perfect for a party.

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Ella and Mila in Black Magic
$11
from ellamila.com
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Defy & Inspire Nail Polish in Twinkle

The sparkly and high-shine Defy & Inspire Nail Polish in Twinkle ($7) is sure to make for an understated but never boring manicure.

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Defy & Inspire Nail Polish in Twinkle
$7
from target.com
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The Best Matte Black Nail Polishes

For just a few bucks, you can get a sophisticated, goth-inspired manicure with the Black Matte Nail Polish ($6).

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Black Matte Nail Polish
$6
from icing.com
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Golden Rose Matte Nail Polish in 12 Nero Black

Ditch the gloss with the Golden Rose Matte Nail Polish in 12 Nero Black ($8). The moody hue looks perfect on all nail lengths and shapes.

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Golden Rose Matte Nail Polish in 12 Nero Black
$8
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Black Matte Nail Polish

Try out a new finish for an affordable price with the Black Matte Nail Polish ($6).

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Black Matte Nail Polish
$6
from claires.com
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Sinful Colours Nail Polish in Black On Black

The Sinful Colours Nail Polish in Black On Black ($2) has a super creamy formula — and you can't beat that price.

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Sinful Colours Nail Polish in Black On Black
$2
from target.com
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Maybelline New York Colour Show Black To Black Nail Colour, Black Matte, 0.23 Fluid Ounce

In one swipe, you'll get opaque, creamy colour with the Maybelline New York Colour Show Black To Black Nail Colour in Black Matte ($6).

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Maybelline New York Colour Show Black To Black Nail Colour in Black Matte
$6
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