10 grunge nail designs with black theme + photo

grunge nail designs: Thanks to Gen Z tastemakers like Billie Eilish and Emma Chamberlain, ’90s grunge beauty is having a renaissance.

In a few words, the nostalgia-driven aesthetic is typically dark, and androgynous, and embraces imperfections. What’s more, a decidedly grunge look aims to challenge the norm in some way, departing from the traditionally classic or elegant (like a perfectly applied cat eye, for example).

Typically, this translates to smudged black eyeliner from the night before, vampy lip shades, and lived-in wet hair — though the “grunge girl” aesthetic applies to edgy manicure moments, too.

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The overall vibe of grunge nails? Think both glossy and matte black nail polish shades, cross motifs, cool-toned aura art, and Y2K-esque chromatic finishes on dark hues.

From celeb-approved silver chrome sets to more minimal mani details that still have some edge, keep scrolling to find 10 nail art ideas that match the trendy grunge aesthetic.

Stay with this section of makeup and beauty in the health and beauty section of Eternal Pen magazine.

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