While teenage me once considered black nails to be an act of rebellion, there’s no doubt that opting for a black nail polish at the salon today is one of the chicest colour choices you can make. Less an act of defiance and more a display of quiet sophistication, a black manicure is like the LBD of the beauty world—elegant, versatile and totally timeless. Far from any spooky associations with Halloween or goth glamour, black nails actually make for a surprisingly versatile manicure once autumn arrives. Marking a shift away from the muted pastels and sweet jelly shines of the summer months and signalling a transition into a season marked by a richer, deeper colour palette.
