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Black Glam Wedding Nails Are Trending

"Black Glam" Wedding Nails Are Up 50% on Pinterest

Black Glam Wedding Nails Are Trending

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  • Black glam nails are trending thanks to Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's recent wedding.
  • The look involves incorporating different versions of black polish and nail art into a manicure.
  • Popular variations include matte, shiny, or velvet nail finishes.

If Kravis's recent wedding hasn't inspired your own gothic glam beauty practices, this trending nail look might. According to Pinterest's 2022 Wedding Trend Report, searches for "black glam" wedding nails have increased over 50 percent as brides search for non-traditional wedding dresses, decor, and nail colours. But what exactly are "black glam" nails?

"Black glam nails are essentially just different variations of black nails and nail art," celebrity manicurist Mar y Sol Inzerillo tells POPSUGAR. "High shine or matte, nail art or single colour, it doesn't matter as long as they complement your look. One of my favourite variations does have to be "crushed velvet" black glam nails that can be paired perfectly with the grungy vibe of the most recent Prada collection, though."

As with the majority of beauty trends as of late, we can thank the return of Y2K beauty and fashion as well as a more recent pop culture event for the return of this nail aesthetic. "Overall, the 90's are back and black nails were a huge trend back then," Inzerillo says. "But also, more recently, the beautiful goth energy from the Kravis wedding extravaganza definitely has influenced the popularity of this nail trend."

If you want to try the "black glam" nail look at home, Inzerillo recommends using polishes like Lights Lacquer Tuxedo Mask ($11) or Gel Bottle Jet Black ($19) as a base and then playing with gold or silver leaf to combine trends and give the manicure a black chrome effect. If you're feeling even more adventurous, incorporate trending nail art designs like double french, baby french, or negative space looks, for a black glam manicure with a creative twist.

If you need some more black glam manicure inspiration, scroll through some of the best iterations of the trend ahead.

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