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Are black fingernails on men just a trend, or is there a deeper meaning to these increasingly popular black manicures? There are a lot of reasons a guy might paint his nails black—he might be showing off his goth pride, be part of a rock band, or just enjoy how they look without any deeper meaning. In this article we’ll dive into the reasons a man might want black nails, plus explore when the trend started and why black is such a popular choice.
Things You Should Know
- Men paint their nails black for a number of reasons—for fashion and style, to show they’re goth or in a rock band, or to express their sexual or gender identity.
- Other times, men might paint their nails to strengthen them for sports or guitar playing, or simply to stand out from the crowd just because they want to.
- Manicures for men gained popularity in the 1970s and 80s with musicians like David Bowie, Prince, and Freddie Mercury.
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- ↑ https://www.ladbible.com/sport/cristiano-ronaldo-mma-fighters-black-toenails-881274-20230418
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/4avq39/men-nail-polish-art-trend-tiktok-gender
- ↑ https://healthmagazinelab.com/why-do-guys-wear-black-nail-polish/
- ↑ https://healthmagazinelab.com/why-do-guys-wear-black-nail-polish/
- ↑ https://healthmagazinelab.com/why-do-guys-wear-black-nail-polish/
- ↑ https://www.vice.com/en/article/4avq39/men-nail-polish-art-trend-tiktok-gender
- ↑ https://verygoodbeauty.com/a/blog/what-black-nail-polish-means-for-lgbtq-people
- ↑ https://www.color-meanings.com/black-color-meaning-the-color-black/
- ↑ https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/979896/
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