On the red carpet, an Oscar-winning actress has just signed the manicure that sums up fall: an almost black, ultra-shiny red, both chic and mysterious. Neither classic burgundy nor gothic black polish, this very dark cherry shade catches the light. Thought to accompany the thriller Verityit was immediately baptized “cherry black” by the nail artist behind the look.
This “cherry black” manicure is found on the hands ofAnne Hathawayin full promotion of Verity. Manicurist Mo Qin explains: “We chose a deep, dark red for Verity to bring a slightly mysterious and dramatic feel, connecting the look to the mood of the film and her character.” This black red acts like a little black dress: almost neutral, it goes just as well with jeans as with a suit or an evening dress.
What Anne Hathaway’s Cherry Noir Nails Look Like
Seen up close, Anne Hathaway’s “black cherry” is a dark burgundy, almost black in some photos, with a mirror finish. Mo Qin made
short square nailsan easy shape to wear every day, as detailed by Harper’s Bazaar. This choice softens the color and gives a modern, almost minimalist result, far from the sharp claws associated with dark varnishes.
For the formula, the manicurist relied on Essie: a base coat of Essie Strong Start Base Coat, then two coats of
Essie Gel Couture Model Clicksa deep burgundy gel polish. She sealed the color with Essie Gel Couture Shiny Top Coat for an ultra-glossy finish, before applying a few drops of Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil around the nail to accentuate the shine, a detail reported by Harper’s Bazaar.
Why Cherry Noir manicure goes with everything
What makes nails successful? Cherry Blackthis is their “dark neutral” status. Like a little black dress, this black red goes just as well with a printed look as it does with jeans and a tee-shirt. On fair skin, it creates a chic contrast; on dark skin, it becomes almost tone-on-tone. The family of almost black reds, from Chanel Vamp to OPI Lincoln Park After Dark, returns every fall, and Anne Hathaway’s cherry version is part of this lineage.
On a daily basis, this type of manicure goes with everything: cream sweater, camel trench coat, total black look, faded jeans, white sneakers. Gold jewelry like silver stands out very well against this dark burgundy. SHE also cites Dakota Johnson, with a “brown sugar espresso” manicure, and Hailey Bieber, seen with dark brown nails at Paris Fashion Week: the trend is for almost black shades that match every wardrobe.
How to adopt the Cherry Noir trend at home
In the salon, just ask for a burgundy red, almost black, very glossy, on short, square nails, showing a photo of Anne Hathaway.
At home, you can reproduce the “cherry noir” spirit with other iconic black reds, like Essie Wicked, or any very dark cherry shade you already own.