Not Pastels—Fashion Insiders Are Embracing This Surprising Nail Trend This April

      I adore the pastel nail trend just like everyone else. When spring nail trends come around, I often lean towards soft shades like baby blue or pale yellow. However, I've recently noticed that fashion insiders are choosing a surprisingly bold color for spring nails that I'm completely in love with because of how chic it appears. If you check Instagram, you’ll see many stylish individuals sporting deep, inky nails this April. This trend consists of dark navy and black nail polishes with a glossy, high-shine finish.

      The outcome is a luxurious-looking, "inky" manicure that exudes sophistication. Typically, I wouldn't choose darker colors during spring and summer, but this trend has convinced me to trade in my pastels and milky shades for an inky tone this April. Just imagine this manicure matched with an all-white ensemble and black kitten heels? Such a stylish combination. Below, I’ve compiled a selection of inky nail inspirations, so keep scrolling to discover my favorite styles. I’ll definitely bookmark this article to share with my nail technician during my next salon visit.

      Inky Nail Inspiration

      This stunning inky-blue shade is lodged in my mind thanks to its glass-like finish.

      You can’t go wrong with an inky-black polish.

      This trend looks fantastic on both short and long nails.

      If you prefer something not too dark, this navy color is a great compromise. This video made me schedule an appointment for an inky manicure right away.

      Absolutely gorgeous!

      All the trendy girls are sporting this manicure this spring.

      The Best Products for Inky Nails

      Manucurist

      Dark Night Nail Polish

      This deep navy shade from Manucurist features an iridescent finish, giving your nails a super shiny appearance.

      Manucurist

      Licorice Nail Polish

      A stylish black option from the same brand.

      OPI

      Mirror Shine Top Coat

      Apply this top coat over your polish for an ultra-glossy shine.

      Sally Hansen

      Insta-Dri Nail Polish in Back to Black

      This Sally Hansen polish not only dries in just 60 seconds but also delivers a high-shine effect that makes it look as though you’ve just left the salon.

      Nailberry

      Orage Nail Polish

      An inky-blue shade that I’m adding directly to my shopping cart.