15 Sheer Black Nail Ideas That Are Sultry and Sophisticated

Solid black manicures might have shed their goth association long ago, but they still aren’t for everyone. Maybe you think they’re too stark; maybe you think they’re too neutral; maybe you just want to switch things up. Whatever your rationale, if you’re looking for a different way to wear black polish, we have a suggestion—a wash of sheer black. Whether you buy it off the shelf or mix your favorite black polish with a bit of base coat to create that jelly finish, it’s a great way to breathe new life into a tried-and-true mani shade.

And while translucent black nail polish looks intriguing on its own, it’s even more head-turning when incorporated into trendy nail art concepts. Just see for yourself. Scroll on for 15 black nail ideas we’d happily recreate this fall.