14 Black Cherry Nail Ideas to Copy This Fall and Winter

Black cherry nails with bow-cherry detail in white. — @overglowedit/Instagram

Sometimes, you can map out a trend's timeline like clockwork. That is certainly the case when it comes to black cherry nails—a rich, deep red color that even the writer of this very story is rocking at the time of publish. First, Megan Fox tried the style in the summer of 2023. Then Selena Gomez rocked them back in January 2024 at the Emmys. Over time, we watched as they dominated our favorite nail Instagrams. Most recently, Jessica Chastain got in on the trend at Milan Fashion Week. We're willing to bet black cherry nails continue to be the It Girl's go-to dark manicure color for many seasons to come. Don't miss out on all the fun. Ahead, find 14 of our favorite black cherry manicures to copy ASAP.

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Velvet Black Cherry

Black cherry-colored nails. — @lolo.nailedit/Instagram

The easiest way to switch up a single-color manicure is with a unique, textured top coat. In this case, we love the subtle velvet effect and the way the color shifts between deep red and black.

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Black Cherry Girlie

We can't get over these darling nails. The mismatched design takes black cherry to the next level with an actual cherry motif. To fully emulate the cutesy vibe, the cherry stems are tied in a perfect bow.

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Black Cherry Jelly Gradient

A jelly manicure always leaves us reminiscent of the early aughts, and this one is no different. We love the gradient from deep black cherry to an almost magenta shade. And those gold flecks make for the perfect finishing touch.

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Ombre Black Cherry

Ombré nails are a sophisticated way to rock more than one color. In this case, you can rock every hue of black cherry from the darkest to lightest shade. This finished set looks particularly spooky to us, in the best way possible.

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Black Cherry Plaid

Black cherry and plaid nails. — @yo_keshh/Instagram

Emulate peak autumnal vibes with this black cherry and plaid manicure moment. Perfect for back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and everything in between. Include a fine line of black cherry polish in your plaid design to tie the whole look together.

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Magnetic Black Cherry

If you are looking for a way to amp up a classic black cherry mani, this cat-eye effect is for you. The magnetic finish creates a galactic effect that's mesmerizing from every angle.

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Black Cherry Croc

This manicure rocks three trends in one. French tips meet crocodile print with a black cherry twist. While sometimes combining more than one aesthetic can be tricky, we love the way they all come together to create the ultimate flashy French.

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Sparkling Black Cherry

If the previous black cherry French wasn't your style, might we suggest a sparkling moment like this one? The key is using the glitter polish sporadically to create a more random, natural feel to the manicure.

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Checkered Black Cherry

Use tape to help achieve the ultra-sharp lines in this chic checkered black cherry manicure. Just be sure all your polish is fully dry before removing each strip of tape, otherwise you might compromise the design.

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French Black Cherry

French manicure with cream, black cherry, and nude colors. — @overglowedit/Instagram

We love turning a classic French manicure on its head by incorporating different colors and elements. In this case, the black cherry shade is a no-brainer, but we think the best part is that subtle outline below the French tips.

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Black Cherry Agate

Black cherry nails with agate stone-inspired nail art. — @brownluxenails/Instagram

We love the way the agate accent nails brighten up the entire manicure. That pop of gold and marbled black cherry color add some serious visual interest to an otherwise standard mani.

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Wild Black Cherry

Black cherry manicure with cherries and animal print. — @myprettyset/Instagram

Take a walk on the wild side and pair your black cherry with something a little more ferocious. We love the way this manicure blends two different animal prints on the same nail. The result feels like the perfect wow factor.

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Modern Art Black Cherry

Modern art manicure with black cherry. — @brownluxenails/Instagram

You don't need to go to a museum to appreciate great art, just rock it on your nails. In this case, the modern art-inspired design uses black cherry as its core color. That way, not only do you get to sport the trendy hue but your manicure is interesting to look at.

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Black Cherry Bow

Black cherry and cream manicure with bows and star decals. — @myprettyset/Instagram

What better than black cherry nails wrapped up all nice in a bow? Or in this case, several bows. This mismatched manicure displays bows in different textures, colors, and sizes to incorporate several aesthetics in one manicure.