11 Black Nail Polishes That Are Festive Enough For Dinner at Grandma's

By Alaina Demopoulos

Updated on 12/31/2017 at 7:30 AM

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We love a good black nail polish — 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 ($9) topped with In the Mood in Topcoat ($5)

Julep Color Treat Nail Polish in Johnny

Julep Color Treat Nail Polish in Johnny ($14) with gold accents from Nars Nail Polish in Pastorale ($20)

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black

Butter London Nail Lacquer in Union Jack Black ($15) with gold accents from Zoya Tomoko ($10)

Aila Nail Lacquer in Mister Pookies

Aila Nail Lacquer in Mister Pookies ($14)

Zoya Nail Polish in Dahlia

Zoya Nail Polish in Dahlia ($10)

OPI Nail Polish in Black Onyx

OPI Nail Polish in Black Onyx ($10) with gold detailing by Diior Diorific Vernis in Gris ($28)

Wet n Wild Beauty Wild Shine Nail Color in Black Creme

Wet n Wild Beauty Wild Shine Nail Color in Black Crème ($1)

Chanel Le Vernis

Chanel Le Vernis in Gris Obscur ($28)

Floss Gloss Black Holy

Floss Gloss Black Holy ($8) with topcoat Essie Gel Setter ($10)

Nails Inc Gel Effect in Black Taxi

Nails Inc Gel Effect in Black Taxi ($15)

Zoya Raven

Zoya Nail Polish in Raven ($10) with red detail by Zoya Pixie Dust in Chyna ($10)