We love a good black nail polish [1] — but maybe not for a family dinner. Instead of freaking your mom out with a goth mani, why not meet halfway and sport a dark glitter nail?
The easiest way to turn your Nightmare Before Christmas mani into a G-rated holiday nail art extravaganza is by taking a cue from this season's decorative lights. Whether you choose to add a shimmering topcoat, foil overlay, or sweet pop of an additional color like red or gold, 'tis the season to glitterfy your nails.
Even if you start with the most basic black out there (like Essie's Licorice), you can layer on shine like baubles on a spruce tree. Ahead, find 11 exact polishes we guarantee won't offend anyone at your holiday dinner table.
Essie in Licorice
Essie in Licorice [2] ($9) topped with In the Mood in Topcoat [3] ($5)
Julep Color Treat Nail Polish in Johnny
Julep Color Treat Nail Polish in Johnny [4] ($14) with gold accents from Nars Nail Polish in Pastorale [5] ($20)
Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black
Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black [6] ($15) with gold accents from Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black [7] ($15)
Aila Nail Lacquer in Mister Pookies
Aila Nail Lacquer in Mister Pookies [8] ($14)
Zoya Nail Polish in Dahlia
Zoya Nail Polish in Dahlia [9] ($10)
OPI Nail Polish in Black Onyx
OPI Nail Polish in Black Onyx [10] ($10) with gold detailing by OPI Nail Polish in Black Onyx [11] ($10)
Wet n Wild Beauty Wild Shine Nail Color in Black Creme
Wet n Wild Beauty Wild Shine Nail Color in Black Crème [12] ($1)
Chanel Le Vernis
Chanel Le Vernis in Gris Obscur [13] ($28)
Floss Gloss Black Holy
Floss Gloss Black Holy [14] ($8) with topcoat Essie Gel Setter [15] ($10)
Nails Inc Gel Effect in Black Taxi
Nails Inc Gel Effect in Black Taxi [16] ($15)
Zoya Raven
Zoya Nail Polish in Raven [17] ($10) with red detail by Zoya Nail Polish in Raven [18] ($10)