10 Utterly Chic Black Coffin Nail Designs You Need to Try (DIY Tips Included!)

6. Smoky Marble & Gilded Edges

So sultry! This look features glossy black nails paired with a captivating black smoky or marble effect on a sheer or nude base. The subtle gold edge tracing the tip of the smoky nails adds a touch of luxury and refinement. It’s like wearing elegant smoke rings on your fingertips.

• How to Recreate:
  1. Base coat as always. Paint some nails solid glossy black.
  2. For the smoky/marble nails: Apply a sheer nude base. While wet, place small dots or streaks of black polish. Use a brush dipped lightly in acetone or alcohol (or a dry brush) to gently drag and diffuse the black, creating a smoky effect. Less is more here! Let it dry/cure.
  3. Using a very fine brush or a gold striping polish ☍ , carefully paint a thin line along the free edge (the tip) of the smoky nails.
  4. Finish all nails with a glossy top coat ☍ .