5 Black Nail Polishes Reviewed

[@roseglow86]

I love how even though a polish is thin, you don't write it off right away. Instead, you say "there are still designs where you would want a sheerer black". There's a purpose for all kinds! Love your outlook and your videos.

[@Devilinaf]

Katie Fritz Sterner Yes!!! I agree

[@dovesshow9878]

Katie Fritz Sterner agree!

[@mayabradley4950]

Katie Fritz Sterner Absolutely! Susie truly has class and it shines through in her reviews. What a wonderful woman!!

[@moonstonemagic2342]

Omg Suzie, I am absolutely LOVING those long black pointy almond shaped nails! 👏🏽👏🏽💅🏽 by the way, could you please do the same video, but for white nail polish? 😊

[@stephineretlyiff5601]

Very nice

[@IteMaledicti]

P L E A S E ! ! I am so tired of buying pretty whites only to have to put 3-5 layers to get it opaque :(

[@jadas_purple_socks]

Moonstone Magic I was just thinking that!!!!

[@alyssaahhh6667]

Go to simply nailogical

[@goofygumball4655]

Moonstone Magic she did it!

[@jennifer9006]

Why is your voice so soothing!!!

[@katrinawilliams9095]

Jennifer I love her voice too..so calming

[@dovesshow9878]

Jennifer ikr!

[@raicrush]

The china glaze is my absolute favorite! When I need a black nailpolish it's the only thing I reach for!

[@tanyavs1]

That is Blackheart Beauty polish, and yeah for $3, they are great polishes!

[@PandaProzac]

Same! I only wish it had a wider brush.

[@virginiawallace7077]

Dat Girl me 2 😊kinda obsessed

[@krisamontoya]

Dat Girl liquid leather rocks

[@LaShondaM]

Thx I can’t find the hello kitty opi

[@etta5487]

With colours like black and red, the brush it's so important. I hate those brushes where you can't get in the corners of your cuticle without getting polish all over your skin. So frustrating.

[@NailCareerEducation]

I hear ya!😀

[@apriljenks55]

I've been waiting for a new video. It is always a good day to see Suzie 💕💕

[@emtims1670]

So, apparently I've been sleeping on Morgan Taylor. That was great. I feel that a lot of companies have really been stepping up their black nail polishes.

[@lisa-m-jennings]

You are singing my song today with these gorgeous black nails. This is where I live as a goth chic and those are so stunning. I just ordered that Morgan Taylor polish and I wanted to thank you so much for this video. I really appreciate knowing which polish delivers on a good solid black. You are so awesome!

[@pay1370]

the way you can see the previous mani when you turn your hand is actually really nice :D

[@TheLaurenKat]

Please do this for gel polishes!

[@lillie370]

And Acrylic systems please!

[@ACWells13]

Oh, this is so interesting! I was surprised at the China Glaze- the colours are my favourites but their formula is normally not very opaque and a little bit garbagey - like the ORLY is here, the formula compared to the others is awful, it's not smooth at all! The Morgan Taylor and China Glaze are lovely and self-levelled nicely- Those would be my takeaway from this. That last one would be nice for using rainbow flakies to make a black opal design nail! Thanks Suzie

[@virginia_plain_coquette]

Do you ever experiment with indie nail polishes? I would love to hear your opinions on Starrily, Painted Polish, etc.

[@ToxicHippos]

FUN Lacquer 😍

[@emallardyce3919]

Yay! I'm so glad this exists

[@emallardyce3919]

SUZIEEEEE GUUUURL liked my dang comment! See Dad, I have friends! 😂

[@pinkydawny]

I just wanted to thankyou so much for your videos and your live feeds. You're so down to earth and friendly. The world would be a better place if there were more people like you in it! Love from the lady who asked about your accent turning British every now and then! I think I'm gonna have to send you some I love London stuff next time I'm in the city! Xx

[@stephymanis2662]

Suzie you are the reason why I tried Morgan Taylor Black Shadow and Artic Freeze! I love them both. Thank you for buying all these polishes from Sally Beauty because that store is easily accessible to me in the US.

[@MrPeregrinans]

These have to be the most relaxing videos to watch on KZbin! I’ve never had any interest in getting my nails painted however watching these videos really relaxes me after a crazy day at work! Thanks Suzie! 👍😀

[@wowlily1245]

Awesome! This is a very useful video. I have Liquid Leather by CG and I can confirm it's a one coater. But, if you apply it with a heavy hand you may get some bald spots. Suzy, could you please make another video, but this time about white polishes? Love!

[@avjinderdool2180]

I love coming home after a bad day to listen to Suzie's sweet voice

[@sandrasaki2146]

Please show us how you made those beautiful nails with glitter ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jadeyxboox]

I can’t go back to normal polish after using gel. The dryingggggg thoughhhhh

[@Devilinaf]

jadeyxboo MEEE TOO OMFG

[@Riley-zg5rc]

I honestly loved the way the first coat of the black polish on your pinky looked over the glitter on your acrylics

[@calichef1962]

I have evolved when it comes to black nail polish. Back when I was a cosmetologist in the 80s I really hated black nail polish. At that time, only polishes in the purple/pink/red/orange/brown/nude/white ranges were available. Black was extremely rare and almost nobody ever wore it. Those who did were society's outsiders: biker chicks, punk princesses and prostitutes. It wasn't considered respectable. Over time I evolved. It's funny, but almost nothing looks classier to me than black super-glossy polish with a metallic striping tape accent. Ok, maybe a French manicure looks more traditionally classy, but high-gloss black just wows me now. Not to even mention that it's the base for all the coolest, most current nail looks like chrome, oil slick, and rainbow smoke. Interestingly, I am about to give myself a rainbow smoke mani. I received my rainbow pigment powders on Saturday, so I'm dying to try them out!

[@emtims1670]

I know it's so crazy now. I even remember that my mom wouldn't let me wear black or red polish! She said it was for adults. I had to wear pastels only, lol. I'm glad that has changed. I wore these colors when I was allowed to wear makeup at 16 years old. Now, black or red is my go to when I want a quick mani that always looks good.

[@alasia2007]

Em Tims same here,my parents wouldn't let me wear black nail polish when I was younger,only for Halloween lol now it's my go to.

[@alexispablo6854]

Convine a black&white french it's clasier than the 3 things you mention.

[@MsButterflysting]

Em Tims I agree, but I'm actually glad my mother didn't allow me to wear makeup until 15-16yo, nor plucking eyebrows or shaving in general. 20yrs later my skin & thickness of leg hair is definitely noticeable in that I get a lot of attention-people are always asking what's my skin care regimen & I simply wash & moisturize with drugstore basics. I still never have taken out a single eyebrow hair & they look fine. I'm not bragging by any means, just saying I'm glad I never started something I would've ended up regretting, mother knows best! I am most assuredly doing the same with my own daughters, now a generation of gene pool improvements mean they have perfect eyebrow shapes I'm not afraid to say I'm jealous of, yes I know it has nothing to do with never plucking, but they are really gonna outshine when they get older! Lashes too, so lucked out with Gene's Haha!

[@calichef1962]

Shaving does *not* affect hair growth. At all. Ever. For anyone. It's an old wives' tale. Tweezing, waxing, threading or any other method of hair removal that pulls the hair out by the root _will_ affect the re-growth of hair. Some won't grow back ever, and what does grow back is finer that what grew there before. I know because I waxed my legs for 20 years. When I started waxing I had a normal amount of leg hair for a woman of northern European ancestry. My leg hair grew noticeably fewer hairs and finer hairs after waxing just a few times. It got thinner and thinner until I didn't have to do it at all by the time I was 40. It's best not to get carried away with this form of hair removal, and over-tweeze or over-wax the eyebrows. Everyone knows at least one woman over 50 who barely has any brows and can't grow them back anymore.

[@nick6803]

SUZIE! MAKE THIS A SERIES!

[@Longhairprettynails]

Great video. Thanks for testing all of these nail polishes out

[@tboykin13tb]

LongHairPrettyNails, Hi!!! 😊😎😊

[@jakateara2696]

I popped into Sally's to pick up the black Morgan Taylor polish and that thing is no joke! I experimented by putting it over quite a vivid gel design that had glitter and white lines and this black covered it all in one coat. My inner goth thanks you for this magical discovery Suzie! Xxx

[@taygray93]

I love the peek-a-boo glitter underneath the black when you turn your hands over!!!

[@eugie73]

Please, do more of this kind of video. I only use regular(non gel) polish. This was wonderful, Thanks!

[@becauseimafan]

4:52 - 5:09 OMG! 🤯 My mind, she is blown! *Thank you so much Suzie!!* This is such a great tip! It explains why I was having difficulty getting nice thin but _even_ layers of some polishes - now I know that with a thicker polish I _should_ load up the brush! This totally makes sense!! *Thank you Suzie, for this and all you do!!* 🤩❤️

[@ChicagosSinfulSwede]

Morgan Taylor would be my #1 choice, i love it's opacity and lustrous finish. I also like the cut of the brush. Runner up would be China Glaze. As always, another immpecable gorgeous set of acrylics Suzie!

[@savannahh8661]

Suzie: Time for a Second Coat Cristine: IF IT NEED TWO COATS IT'S A WASTE OF TIME

[@lookingatdaisies9901]

I bought the Morgan Taylor years ago because of thisb video, it's the only Black in my collection and i love how perfect it is. One coat- wide brush is the ultimate combo

[@shellyrourke8994]

Black is my favourite colour! Please do a Goth design Suzie! (Hey Cameraman! *wink*)

[@tashawnlove5928]

Yass thats a good idea

[@bethc8809]

I feel your passion in every video, even when your voice is tired. Thank you for sharing with us! On the customer side of things, you help me know what quality is in the products AND the processes!

[@Womynxx]

I love you Suzie! You're soothing, kind disposition inspire me to be creative!

[@accidentalmadness2978]

Now @simplynailogical has a competitive black polish review :D

[@accidentalmadness2978]

Ladies, you should collab :)) I would love to see Cristine doing Suzies nails :) and you both live in Canada. Cmon :D

[@cmmiestcat]

Well, Suzie's version is better. :)

[@accidentalmadness2978]

LoserlyCool i would say, both did well in their own way :)

[@mathildamurray2622]

Accidental Madness they literally live on opposite ends of the country, it’s cheaper for Cristine too fly to Europe

[@accidentalmadness2978]

I understand :) Just saying that it would be a great collaboration :)

[@NicciTheAlien]

Susie your voice is absolutely one of the most soothing voices out there.

[@lisareinhardt8440]

I was just thinking about how I wished today was Thursday so I could see a new video! What a wonderful surprise. Gave my day the boost it needed 💞

[@chezsimi9791]

Love a solid black colour and I could listen to your voice all day -it’s so soothing

[@MsButterflysting]

Thank you for sharing! I really appreciate the fact that you have these over the glitter & clear base. It's clear which is a one-coat wonder & which are more sheer that means either mountains of layers or an easy no mix sheer design. Yay!

[@mayannacarter6630]

Thank you for this!! Usually when I use black nail polish I'm planning on putting a design over top, so I like using only one or two coats, so seeing how these different polishes apply is super helpful!

[@palomaAlmendra2]

Your nail shape gives me life, I wish I could have nails like these all the time but I can’t with a toddler 😂 do you have any tips of how to grow nails or how to make them stronger ??

[@rebekahvitelli9177]

Suzie I start nail school in less then a week!!! Thank you for being such an inspiration!! China glaze is my favourite and so is Orly but I will definetly check out the other brands for myself. Fingerpaints have such beautiful colours.

[@curateddaisies4128]

I'm collecting the best of the best polishes for each colour that I want in my collection and I got the Morgan Taylor black Shadow because of this video. Just tested it on my clear swatch stick today. one swipe and... Pure darkness. Thanks for the testing and recommendation!

[@perfectlyimperfect2368]

It would be interesting to see which wears the best out of the bunch. I think the China glaze polish would be the one I would buy because it's opacity is really good and the selling point for me is how small the brush is. I have such tiny finger nails so looking at how big the other brushes were, I would have polish everywhere! They have some pretty colors too so I think I'm gonna have to buy one. Thanks for the video!

[@mayabradley4950]

I adore this series Susie!! Do continue!

[@catherinehart9196]

I love the black with the glitter underneath. It’s like a nice little surprise

[@pepperspikes1849]

You’re so right about blank canvasses; I always think the exact same thing whenever I have empty nails. I just have to paint them!

[@catdogslice]

Omg come THROUGH SUZIE!!! I've been searching for resources on the BEST black polish that was easily available. I love you sis. 🖤🖤🖤

[@taicraven5833]

All 5 are cruelty free ❤

[@NailCareerEducation]

Thats fantastic / i love it

[@taicraven5833]

Much love to you Suzie xo

[@brandyyolidio4213]

You make all things nail look soo easy, a true artist you are!! Love you Suzie!!! 😚😍😊

[@angelicMisha]

I love how positive Suzie is, even with the last nail polish being so thin and giving a blue instead of black tinge

[@NailCareerEducation]

There can be beauty in even what may appear to be negative

[@jocelynshoverdiaz6037]

Hi Suzie, I'd love to see a video like this for brands of gel polish, including wear time, if possible. I love your videos, they inspire me so much!

[@jenniferadrenaline13]

OMG your nails before the black polishes were soooooo gorgeous!!

[@lindseybotelho]

I NEED this video for black gel polish and white gel polish! I've been looking everywhere for a really good black gel polish and a really good white gel polish (preferably that you don't need to be a pro to buy)

[@etta5487]

Loving that pink design! Almond nails are to die for. 😍

[@IamAboe3]

I truly love your videos Suzy, especially the inlays. Can you do spring flower inlay nails?

[@carinawoodmansee9699]

Would LOVE to see a video on the design you're wearing. 😎😄

[@reptilelovercg8007]

I like the 3th and 4th ones oh i like how u can see the design under your nails that looks cool

[@justawisp]

That Finger Paints black looks lovely for a smoked glass type look!!!

[@zoemorgan9138]

I've been watching for a while now and I'm slowly learning how to do my own nails and I'm so excited to do them on my sister too.

[@DrucillaASummers]

Please do a nail design that incorporates the sheer black! The blue tinge looks so cool!

[@katjohnson7901]

Great review vid! Would love to see with gels also!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Great idea ill work on that

[@katjohnson7901]

Nail Career Education ty! Have a great day!

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

Suzie: Question - Since you applied that over your acrylic set, can you remove just the black & still have your clear glitter set underneath?

[@trinefj11]

You need to try h&m new polish line and I’m in love with them! The brush is nice and fat and the polish is so creamy 😍

[@Tatjana-_-]

Trines Nails that’s my favourit affordable nail polish brand!!,

[@RockerGirl9161]

I thought you were testing those make-your-own nail polish kits. that would be a fun video for you to do :P

[@lilz0208]

I love your channel. Your patience and knowledge.

[@anakareninaperez8239]

I love the 1st one and the 3erd one. I always go to beauty Sally. Have you ever try making nails with silk wrap? Whydo you think. About Silk. Wrap for. Nails? Do you have any videos with silk wrap?

[@whitexchina]

I just bought Markatt'a black & white gel polish. I love their products & everything works fine. The coverage is wonderful, but the black takes forever to cure. Maybe my lamp isn't strong enough. The white takes 2x 60 seconds. I did the black like 10x 60 seconds & then I used a top coat which helped speed up the process.

[@Pdgirlkc]

Good to see more mainstream polish brands stepping up their game and making better one coat polishes. They’ve finally realized we don’t want to do several coats to get them opaque.

[@VampyTN]

😍 🤩 MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE..SINCE MY TEEN YEARS!! 🖤 Love the Gold accent Nail! 😍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + I'm a Silhouette girl too! I believe you made the silhouette shape yourself as well. 💫

[@susy511rojasdepas3]

Hi Suzi what kind of nailpoilsh is good to use for small fingers and toes ? And I Love your videos beauitful stanning colours 😙😍💅

[@amber3912]

I have never had my nails done with acrylic. But over the years of watching your videos I really want to learn how to do nails like you! I live in a small town and tons of girls that I know get their nails done with gel and acrylic. I'm just picky and want to make sure I'm going to a really good nail tech like you!!! The nails I see just arnt as good as your nails!

[@QubilahHarden]

I’ve been using Orly for years and LOVE it. One thing I’ve learned as a tech is that the most expensive polishes are not always the best. Now there are some cheaper ones I avoid if they have failed me 2-3 times. Another thing I’ve learned is that some pigments and finishes (cream, shimmer, matte, etc) are different across brands so it’s a matter of trial and error. Can you consider testing white polish. They are evil but so beautiful if you find the right one.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Your SSSSOOOOO right! I will do that

[@profoundlycan]

China Glaze "Liquid Leather" is my go-to for black. Funny, considering I find most of China Glaze's formulas to be very inconsistent, but they have gotten better in their more recent collections. Outside of various indie brands, it's the best black polish I have. I always like to test the black and white polishes of the brands I buy. I may have to try Morgan Taylor though. For indie brands, Live Love Polish "LBD" and Cirque Colors "Memento Mori" are my go-to blacks.

[@amyselin6333]

But which dries the fastest..... I would rather do 2 coats that dry fast then 1 thick coat.

[@prystinejones3802]

Suzie can you make tutorial about how to correct natural nail curls. My index finger has a bend in it and I'd like to see how you would fix it.

[@eveyconway6092]

I love what’s on your right hand beautiful it almost looks like your magazine cover nails

[@AnyaMRocha]

I had to experiment to get to the China Glaze. Can you do the same for white since it is another common base color for design work. I went with China Glaze on that one too simply because of the black and I do shop at Sally's all the time.

[@raerai2943]

Hi Suzie, I love your videos. I have a quick question. I am not a professional by any means. I do my nails at home. I tried doing dip nails on my own and it was a total fail and then I tried putting a clear gel mani on my nails and that also was crappy and I was not patience in removing it. So now my nails are really weak and paper thin. I have been making it a point to use oil on my nails and cuticles 3 times a day and applying lotion whenever my hands are dry. How long should I give my nails to fully repair? Any recommendations on a nail harder that I should use to keep them from breaking they are paper thin right now they are tearing easily and breaking and snagging as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated because you are truly one of the best in the business.

[@jadas_purple_socks]

I have the china glaze black and it got gloopy and thick really quickly. It is a 1.5 coat (.5 because it’s a tiny bit see through first coat) so I would try the Morgan Tailor. 😁

[@Lizet_Artistry]

Wow your nails are beautiful!!! I love how you can see the glitter when you flipped your nail. 🙀 Do you have a tutorial for that shape? Thanks 💅🏼

[@JamieSmith2020]

Hey Susie! Can you review the acrylic kits at Sally’s?

[@dezinechic]

those colors are so velvety and nice! i just love the nails on prior!

[@Darlinecornelis]

Can you make a vidéo to make nailpolish into gelpolish?

[@lnuma92]

Morgan Taylor is so legit to me probably because they're the nail polish brand under Gelish. China Glaze is good too when it comes to their neons and bright vivid colors when doing ombres. Guess it just depends on what type of look you want for the outcome to be good. I think all of them are great.

[@curveychick120588]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this comparison style video. So helpful. Especially when you want intense colour in one coat. Please do more of these x x x x love from England x x

[@elizabethmolina634]

Can you do white nail polish and gel polish ? And also black gel polish?

[@lizzielue1845]

There’s something about long black nails that I just Love they look so shiny and nice 😍🖤

[@OmgBsitka]

I like China glaze in some colors but I been using the Sally's fast dry and they work really well. I just need to get better painting with my non dominant hand x.x

[@tyblips]

I actually really like the one on the pinky over the glitter it looks really cool

[@RandeT73]

I have all of those, except the Morgan Taylor Our Sally's in the US doesn't carry them, have to go to Cosmoprof. The Nina I found, I had to do 3 coats but I did mine thin. When I want black nails I always grab the China Glaze or Wet N Wild.

[@maxinewilby2099]

Fab! Love the black polish. Where did you get the jewelled case you are using to rest your hand on? I love it. Thanks

[@verimyrkky]

Could not find Morgan Taylor online at Sally’s. Found Morgan Taylor products on Ulta.com but no black and could not find the brand anywhere else.

[@sydneywade788]

Suzie! You should do a video showing acrylic supplies that you would recommend/ your favourites :)

[@bookish.calirican]

One coat opacity for the win! I don't do much with my nails but I really enjoy watching your videos 😄

[@Filbie]

I like this idea a lot and I was really impressed with a few of these brands! Please do more like this 🙏

[@ladylotusinc]

Thank you Suzie! & cameraman! Unfortunately in my podunk town Sallys doesn't carry quite a few of those polishes lol

[@celiaT14]

Can you do this with neon colors? Good neons are so difficult to find!!

[@tsuraangel1980]

Ms Susie! Would you mind also doing a Black Review for Gel Polishes as well? I'm having serious problems with the ones I've purchased from Gelish and Sally :( Both act like regular "varnish" polish and bleed horribly! And yes, I made sure that I cured them for the proper amount of time..I don't know if it's the brands, or if I'm doing something wrong

[@bugsnaxenjoyer]

Your videos are so calming 💕