Everyone’s favourite monochrome duo to pair with anything and everything! Honestly, one of the hardest parts about doing nail art is making sure your colour scheme works and matches, but with the simplicity of black-and-white nails, there’s really no going wrong. Check out these lavish exemplars of black-and-white nails that prove just how workable that monochrome aesthetic is, and get inspired today!

Dream-Catcher Nails
A dizzying optical illusion of the perfect black-and-white blend! Add some flare to the plainess of white nails by appreciating the little things!

Autumn Style
Sometimes, simplicity just isn’t enough. Rather than spicing it up, however, why not paint a little leafy stencil to bring about that Autumn vibe everyone loves so much?
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Dandelion Nails
Make a wish with these dandelion-like nails and get your dream nails today!
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Bonfire Black-and-White
Feeling the burn? Why not try out this blazing hot nail idea and bring about a new meaning to ‘hot’ with these ivory flames?
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Monochrome Rain Drops
Keeping it minamlistic is where it’s at these days, but sometimes a solid colour just doesn’t look enough.
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Constellations
Your nails are your canvas, and the sky is the limit! Paint the universe into your nails with this gorgeous ‘moon-and-stars’ combo, and admire the constellations at your fingertips.
Credit: aleksa.nail.art

Black-and-White ‘criminal’ Stripes
Not only is black-and-white completely in right now, but so are stripes! Why not blend these two fashion fads together into one fabulous nail combustion, and wow everyone with your style?
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Patterned Matte Monochrome
Black bases are the easiest to unleash a creative imagination onto, so why not try these ivory prints as your newest nail art experiment? It’s simple and classy, with just enough action to bring the whole thing to life!
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Black-and-White Bands

Ombre Chalk Nails
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