Edgy, moody, and statement-making matte black manicures and nail designs are about to be seen on it-girls everywhere. So to help you get a jumpstart on the trend, I did hours of Instagram ...

Black nails reigned supreme, and were anything but boring. At Susan Alexandra, models had glittery black manicures. At Christian Cowan, models sported coffin-shaped black nails with star cutouts.

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs recently took to social media to acknowledge the undeniable influence of Black women on the world of nail art. And all we have to say is, “It’s about time.” ...