Cross Motifs, Matte Black French Tips, & 12 More “Grunge Girl” Nail Art Ideas

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.

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 14 nail art ideas that match the trendy grunge aesthetic.

1

Cherry Chocolate Ombré

This cherry chocolate-colored manicure mixes matte and glossy finishes with an ombré and French nail design for an unforgettable set.

2

Black Corset Tips

To embrace your inner grunge girl, rhinestone crosses and black corset-inspired lace details perfectly hit the mark.

3

Sterling Silver Vein Details

Elevate a low-key silver-tipped French manicure with metallic silver vein-like detailing and silver nail jewelry.

4

Glossy Swirls On A Matte Base

Create a completely head-turning manicure that matches the “grunge girl” aesthetic with a sheer matte base topped with glossy black swirls.

5

Sterling Silver Chrome Frenchies

For those who prefer an understated set of nails, you can’t go wrong with a crisp French tip. Opt for a sterling silver metallic instead of white for some grungey edge.

6

Fire Red Checkered Design

7

Stiletto Spider Manicure

Bring all of the fierce vibes to your nails with these ultra-sharp stilettos covered in realistic spider designs, spooky webs, and “grunge girl”-approved piercings.

8

3D Clear Glass Tips

This crystal clear set with 3D texture truly pushes the boundaries of the norm, and is one of the most unique takes on a classic French manicure yet.

9

Cool-Toned Lavender Aura Art

10

Black Lace Mani

Inspired by the lacy black fabric found on ’90s-era vintage finds, this stunningly different manicure is dark and seductive in the best way.

11

Molten White Aura Nails

If you prefer a light-colored manicure, go with white airbrushed aura art. Top it off with molten detailing for an edgy set that’s so grunge-chic.

12

Micro Black Cherry Print

13

Abstract Black Smoke Nails

This hypnotizing, black smoke-inspired design is the perfect addition to any “grunge girl” outfit, and is sure to bring on the compliments.

14

Barbed Wire-Lined French Tips

If you’re a total French nail aficionado, lining each tip in barbed wire detailing adds a fashion-forward flare to the more traditional set.

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